Fayette County
La Grange, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for La Grange homeowners in Fayette County, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated November 1, 2026
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The short version
- La Grange, in Fayette County, is about 81 miles and 1 hour 32 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 6 times near La Grange from 2000 to 2026, 180th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2024 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.75 inches on December 24.
- The median home in La Grange was built in 1973, and 83 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- All three of its nearest neighbors had more large hail.
Call or text 512-575-5052 or use Get Help to start with a documented inspection in La Grange, Fayette County.
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La Grange At A Glance
What homeowners in La Grange should know
How La Grange ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
La Grange, in Fayette County, is about 81 miles and 1 hour 32 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. Roofing permit rules are set locally, and Texas has no statewide roofing license, so we confirm the rules for your address before work starts.
Roofing Insight
La Grange’s Colorado River location puts it in the path of both Central Texas spring hail systems and Gulf moisture moving northwest from Houston, a dual-exposure market where post-storm documentation after any significant event is prudent.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 6 times within ten miles of La Grange from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 180th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 63rd of 71 in the region around Round Rock.
Exterior & Painting Note
La Grange’s limestone and fachwerk historic structures require specialized mineral-based coatings. Applying standard latex to historic German-heritage masonry causes irreversible moisture damage to original construction.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in La Grange are the same as across Central Texas. Sun wears off granules. Hail dents vents and gutters. Pipe boots fail. Older attics vent poorly. The specific soil and humidity conditions in Fayette County add local nuance to each.
La Grange Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near La Grange, in Fayette County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
La Grange’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.75 inch hail at O Quinn on December 24, 2024, 2 inch hail in La Grange on April 20, 2023, and 1.75 inch hail at West Pt on February 11, 2024. 7 thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Fayette County as a whole, NOAA logged 31 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.75 inches, plus 18 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
La Grange sits at a historic crossing of the Colorado River. Monument Hill State Historic Site commemorates Texans killed in the Dawson Massacre and Mier Expedition of 1842.
What the storm record means locally
After major hail events, out-of-state contractors arrive quickly. A written record of visible conditions before any repair decision protects your position, whether you file a claim or not. The Roof Shepherd documents first. Decisions come after.
Local Note
Fayette County is one of the most German-heritage counties in Texas. The architectural influence of German settlers is visible in La Grange’s historic limestone and fachwerk commercial buildings.
Sources behind these numbers
Hail data sourced from NOAA SPC filtered reports, 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
On record
What has actually fallen on La Grange
25 hail events are on record within ten miles of La Grange, the largest 2.75 inches on December 24, 2024.
Reading the public storm record
To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 25 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 6 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.75 in · December 24, 2024 |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 4 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 104 mph · August 11, 2003 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 127 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | none of 1 in or larger on file |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Fayette County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the La Grange centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked November 1, 2026 against two feeds that do not share the archive's bias: radar hail signatures from the NEXRAD hail detection algorithm (NOAA NCEI Severe Weather Data Inventory, same 10 mile radius, 2000-2026), counted as days with a signature of one inch or larger, and the Storm Prediction Center's preliminary reports for the last 12 months, which are unreviewed and never a competing total. A radar day and a reported event are different units and are not expected to match: the archive needs a witness and undercounts, radar needs none and can flag hail that melted before it landed. What fell on one roof is settled by a documented inspection, not by any of these counts.
Year by year
Hail in La Grange, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near La Grange, newest first, from the weather archive.
Twenty seasons, one row each
One row per year, newest first. Each row counts the hail reports of one inch or larger within ten miles of La Grange, from the National Weather Service archive. 17 reports from 2006 to 2025, 6 of them at or above 1.75 inches, golf ball size. Counting only stones of one inch or larger, the busiest year in this table was 2011. If you owned your roof through any of these dates, the row is the reason to know what it took.
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2.75 in · December 24 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2.00 in · April 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · June 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 19 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 25 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · September 28 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · February 25 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the La Grange centroid. Reports are observer-driven, so a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record, and small towns are undercounted relative to cities. Full calendar years only; the current year is not shown until it is complete.
Fayette County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in La Grange
The worst hail seasons near La Grange from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 9 hail events within 10 miles of La Grange since 2018, 4 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 2 inches on April 20, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and April.
Largest Recorded
Fayette County’s defining event is the Hurricane Harvey flood of 2017, when the Colorado River at La Grange crested near 54 feet, the highest in a century, leaving hundreds homeless; the river has flooded the county repeatedly since the 1800s (NWS Austin/San Antonio).
The worst hail seasons near La Grange, 2006 to 2025
- 2024: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.75 inches on December 24
- 2023: 1 report of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on April 20
- 2019: 1 report of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on June 6
Neighborhood Exposure
Fayette County sits between the Central Texas hail corridor and the Gulf Coast storm track. Spring events can arrive from the northwest via the Colorado River valley or from the southeast with Gulf moisture.
How these figures are corroborated
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind history across the Brazos Valley and the Central to Houston & Gulf Coast corridor, the region La Grange sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 2 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail in La Grange on May 2, 2025, a quarter size stone.
April 20 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in La Grange on April 20, 2023, a hen egg size stone.
May 25 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail in La Grange on May 25, 2011, a quarter size stone.
April 27 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in La Grange on April 27, 1998, a ping pong ball size stone.
Where these figures come from
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, U.S. Census, and Texas Department of Insurance records and contemporaneous reporting. Not a formal risk assessment.
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 2 hail reports within 10 miles of La Grange, 1 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.75 inches on December 24, 2024, about 9.4 miles away. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 30, 2024 to October 29, 2026. A report near a property confirms hail fell nearby. It does not confirm that any particular roof was damaged, and it is not a coverage determination.
About La Grange
Local ground truth for La Grange properties
La Grange sits in Fayette County in Central Texas, home to roughly 4,504 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 9 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 2.75″ on December 24, 2024.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in La Grange are likely to be
Census figures on when La Grange homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
La Grange has 2,401 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1973. 87 percent were built before 2000 and 83 percent before 1990; 6 percent have been built since 2010. Half or more of the homes here predate 2000. An original asphalt-shingle roof from that era is at or past the 20-to-30-year service life typically cited for asphalt shingles, and many will already be on a second roof, which is worth confirming from a permit or a receipt rather than assuming.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 12 | 0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 122 | 5% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 170 | 7% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 103 | 4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 375 | 16% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 569 | 24% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 146 | 6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 236 | 10% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 264 | 11% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 404 | 17% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, La Grange city. ACS figures are estimates with published margins of error; shares are rounded to whole percents. Year built is the structure, not the roof: it says when the first roof went on, not whether it is still there.
Roofer Near La Grange
Everything we cover in La Grange
All the work we do, in La Grange and in all of Fayette County.
What we cover in La Grange
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in La Grange and across Fayette County. La Grange, in Fayette County, is about 81 miles and 1 hour 32 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in La Grange
Every service below is available to La Grange homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in La Grange
How far La Grange is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
La Grange, in Fayette County, is about 81 miles and 1 hour 32 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your La Grange roof and writes down what he sees before anyone talks repair or replacement. If you go ahead, The Roof Shepherd runs the job from contract to walkthrough. Our project delivery page explains who does what.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on La Grange homes
La Grange side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Smithville 12, Giddings 9 and Bastrop 9 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 6 for La Grange. Of the other cities on this site, 94 percent have newer homes than La Grange.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| La Grange | 6, 2.75 in |
| Smithville (18 mi) | 12, 5.5 in |
| Giddings (19 mi) | 9, 3.5 in |
| Bastrop (30 mi) | 9, 2 in |
Severe hail: reports of 1.75 inches or larger, 2000 to 2026, within ten miles of each city center (NOAA NCEI Storm Events). Miles are straight-line between city centers.
The largest hail recorded near La Grange, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| December 24, 2024 | 2.75″ |
| April 20, 2023 | 2.0″ |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75″ |
| September 28, 2009 | 1.75″ |
Useful locally: City of La Grange official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for La Grange before scheduling work.
Storm figures: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events within a 10 mile radius, 2000 to 2026. Windstorm territory per Texas Windstorm Insurance Association county designations.
The rules here
Roof permits and code in La Grange
What the city's own documents say about a re-roof permit and code here, and the date they were read.
What the city's own documents say
La Grange's permit guide lists roofing, re-roofing and roof replacement as work that needs a city permit. The city does not publish a re-roof fee online.
The same guide says exterior painting needs a permit inside the historic district or fire district.
Read at the city's own pages and code on October 14, 2026. The city's current document governs if it changes, so we confirm the rule for your address before work starts. Our permits and codes by city page explains how Texas cities set these rules.
Exterior & Painting
What La Grange homeowners should know about exterior work
Get the roof documented first, since a roof visit often turns up fascia, gutter and trim damage.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
La Grange’s historic district carries review considerations for exterior modifications to registered properties. Fayette County permit requirements apply to structural roofing work.
Sequence Matters
La Grange’s historic Czech settlement-era homes and early 20th-century commercial buildings require careful exterior documentation before any restoration project. Original wood siding and painted masonry age differently than newer materials, and condition records protect owners in any insurance or historical review conversation. Get the roof documented first. Painting and exterior repairs come after. Condition notes from a roof visit often surface fascia rot, gutter separation, and trim damage that affect painting scope and cost.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
These are verified Google reviews from Texas homeowners we’ve served.
These guys are actually top notch. They did a couple of roofs in our neighborhood after a bad storm. They have excellent communication, gave amazing options, and even helped us work with the insurance company to get more than they were originally going to give us. Really great partners — you will be in great hands with them!
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this review. I really appreciate you trusting us after the storm and allowing us to help with your roof. We take communication, documentation, and giving homeowners clear options seriously, especially when storm damage and insurance are involved. I’m glad we were able to help you understand the process and make things easier from start to finish. It means a lot to be trusted by you and others in the neighborhood. Thank you again for the recommendation.
David provided a great experience from beginning to end. He and his team were professional, communicative, and did excellent work on our roof. They made the whole process easy and stress-free, kept everything clean, and completed the job on time. Very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing roofing services.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for the kind review. I truly appreciate you trusting me and my team with your roof. I’m glad we were able to make the process feel easy, keep communication clear, protect the property, and complete the work on schedule. Clean workmanship and a smooth experience matter a lot to us, so it means a great deal to hear that reflected in your review. Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing The Roof Shepherd to help with your home.
We needed a full roof replacement on our home here in Kyle, Texas after the recent storms. Because we have solar panels, we were worried about the process, but David and the team at The Roof Shepherd handled the entire solar detach and reset flawlessly alongside the new roof. His crew arrived right on time, worked hard, and left the yard completely spotless. It is hard to find honest contractors who can handle complex jobs like this, and I highly recommend them.
Owner Response
Brent, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We appreciate you trusting The Roof Shepherd with your full roof replacement in Kyle, Texas, especially with the added coordination required for the solar panel detach and reset. Complex roofing jobs require clear communication, careful scheduling, and a crew that respects the property from start to finish. I’m glad everything went smoothly and that the yard was left spotless. Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing us to help after the recent storms.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these nearby Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of La Grange, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Field Videos
From the field near La Grange
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from La Grange and Fayette County.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
Hail Alert on April 18, Austin to Georgetown
Active hail falling across the Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown corridor on April 18, the kind that bruises shingles without leaving a leak.
Watch on YouTubeHail Damage on a Garage in Round Rock, Texas
Hail hits on garage siding in Round Rock, the property level evidence that tells you the roof deserves a closer look.
Watch on YouTubeLa Grange FAQs
Common questions in La Grange
Does The Roof Shepherd serve La Grange regularly?
Yes. La Grange is about 81 miles and 1 hour 32 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Fayette County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit La Grange?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 6 times within ten miles of La Grange from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 180th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 63rd of 71 in the region around Round Rock. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 2.75 inches, on December 24, 2024.
When is hail season in La Grange?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of La Grange came most often in May and April. The busiest single year in that record was 2011, with 4 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in La Grange?
2024 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.75 inches on December 24. The table on this page lists every year.
How does La Grange compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Smithville 12, Giddings 9 and Bastrop 9 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 6 for La Grange.
How old are the homes in La Grange?
The median home in La Grange was built in 1973, and 83 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 94 percent have newer homes than La Grange.
What is the strongest wind on record near La Grange?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 104 mph, on August 11, 2003.
How much does a new roof cost in La Grange?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in La Grange first, so any price you weigh fits its real condition. Our price guides for all four trades are on the RPGs page.
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