Caldwell County
Luling, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Luling homeowners in Caldwell County, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated November 1, 2026
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The short version
- Luling, in Caldwell County, is about 66 miles and 74 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 2 times near Luling from 2000 to 2026, 201st of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2020 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 1 report of hail one inch or larger, the largest 1 inch on May 27.
- The median home in Luling was built in 1967, and 82 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- Two of its three nearest neighbors had more large hail.
Call or text 512-575-5052 or use Get Help to start with a documented inspection in Luling, Caldwell County.
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Luling At A Glance
What homeowners in Luling should know
How Luling ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Luling, in Caldwell County, is about 66 miles and 74 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
Luling’s Caldwell County location sits between the San Antonio and Austin storm corridors. Cells often intensify between these two metro systems and produce hail in historically under-documented rural markets.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 2 times within ten miles of Luling from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 201st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 70th of 71 in the region around Round Rock.
Exterior & Painting Note
Luling’s older housing stock frequently includes original lead-based paints. Testing is required before any exterior painting project on pre-1978 structures.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in Luling 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 Caldwell County add local nuance to each.
Luling Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Luling, in Caldwell County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Luling’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1 inch hail at Lockhart Muni Arpt on May 27, 2020, 0.88 inch hail at Tilmon on April 5, 2023, and 0.88 inch hail in Luling on January 8, 2024. 9 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and March. Across Caldwell County as a whole, NOAA logged 27 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.75 inches, plus 20 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Luling is known for its colorful oil pump jacks. The city decorates its working pumpjacks as art installations, reflecting its history as a Caldwell County oil production center since the 1920s.
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
Luling hosts the annual Watermelon Thump festival each June, one of the oldest and largest agricultural festivals in Texas, drawing visitors statewide.
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 Luling
11 hail events are on record within ten miles of Luling, the largest 1.75 inches on March 17, 2000.
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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 2 |
| Largest stone recorded | 1.75 in · March 17, 2000 |
| Busiest year | 2000 · 2 events |
| Most common months | March and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 81 mph · June 9, 2019 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 147 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 · Caldwell County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Luling 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 Luling, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Luling, 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 Luling, from the National Weather Service archive. 2 reports from 2006 to 2025, 0 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 2008. 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 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · July 18 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 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 Luling 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.
Caldwell County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Luling
The worst hail seasons near Luling from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 4 hail events within 10 miles of Luling since 2018, 2 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone inside that 6 mile ring measured 0.88 inches on January 8, 2024; across the full 10 miles it was 1 inch on May 27, 2020. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and March.
Largest Recorded
Caldwell County’s tornado record runs from an F2 that struck Lockhart in 1879 to the March 2022 EF-2 that crossed into the county near Luling, damaging a home and toppling trees (NWS Austin/San Antonio).
The worst hail seasons near Luling, 2006 to 2025
- 2020: 1 report of hail one inch or larger, largest 1 inch on May 27
- 2008: 1 report of hail one inch or larger, largest 1 inch on July 18
Neighborhood Exposure
Caldwell County sits south of the primary I-35 hail corridor but receives Gulf moisture-driven storm systems in spring and early summer. Lightning, wind and smaller hail are more common than large-diameter events.
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 tornado, wind, and hail history for Caldwell County south of Austin, the area Luling sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 29 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail in Luling on May 29, 2002, a quarter size stone.
March 17 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Luling on March 17, 2000, a golf ball size stone.
March 7 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Luling on March 7, 1998, a ping pong ball size stone.
April 25 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Luling on April 25, 1997, a ping pong ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
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.
About Luling
Local ground truth for Luling properties
Luling sits in Caldwell County in Central Texas. NOAA storm records log 4 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 1.75″ on March 17, 2000.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Luling are likely to be
Census figures on when Luling homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Luling has 2,585 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1967. 90 percent were built before 2000 and 82 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 | 18 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 151 | 6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 96 | 4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 200 | 8% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 143 | 6% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 491 | 19% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 557 | 22% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 394 | 15% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 100 | 4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 435 | 17% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Luling 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 Luling
Everything we cover in Luling
All the work we do, in Luling and in all of Caldwell County.
What we cover in Luling
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Luling and across Caldwell County. Luling, in Caldwell County, is about 66 miles and 74 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Luling
Every service below is available to Luling homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in Luling
How far Luling is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Luling, in Caldwell County, is about 66 miles and 74 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Luling 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 Luling homes
Luling side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Luling sits in Caldwell County. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 11 hail reports within ten miles of Luling from 2000 to 2026, 2 of them at or above 1.75 inches, golf ball size, the size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone in that record measured 1.75 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2000 was the busiest year in that record, with 2 reports. Activity concentrates in March and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 81 mph on June 9, 2019.
The largest hail recorded near Luling, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2008 | 1.0″ |
| May 29, 2002 | 1.0″ |
| March 17, 2000 | 1.75″ |
| March 16, 2000 | 1.75″ |
Useful locally: City of Luling official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Luling 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 Luling
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
Luling's building permit fee schedule lists roof replacement at $15, alongside fence installation.
Luling adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, last amended by Ordinance 2022-O-11 on July 14, 2022.
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 Luling 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
Luling’s residential areas are largely pre-HOA, but the historic downtown district may have exterior modification considerations for properties on or near the register.
Sequence Matters
Luling’s historic oil-era homes from the 1920s through 1950s often have original wood sheathing and aging composition or metal roofing. Paint failure on wood fascia and soffits is common. Document before any restoration project to separate pre-existing conditions from storm-related damage. 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.
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.
I am a realtor and my clients needed a roof inspection and estimate quickly. The next day, David came, inspected, and provided an estimate for a replacement, after explaining to the owners the issues and the pros and cons of different roofing materials. David was then able to get the roof replaced in less than a week! We are so thankful for David and his team — they were an absolute pleasure to work with!
Owner Response
Thank you for the kind review. I really appreciate the opportunity to help you and your clients with the roof inspection, replacement estimate, and roof installation in Austin, Texas. Timing matters in real estate, so I’m glad we were able to inspect the roof quickly, explain the issues clearly, walk through the pros and cons of different roofing materials, and help get the roof replacement completed without unnecessary delays. It was a pleasure working with you and your clients. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd.
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.
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 Luling, 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 Luling
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Luling and Caldwell 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 YouTubeLuling FAQs
Common questions in Luling
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Luling regularly?
Yes. Luling is about 66 miles and 74 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Caldwell County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Luling?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 2 times within ten miles of Luling from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 201st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 70th of 71 in the region around Round Rock. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 1.75 inches, on March 17, 2000.
When is hail season in Luling?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Luling came most often in March and May. The busiest single year in that record was 2000, with 2 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Luling?
2020 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 1 report of hail one inch or larger, the largest 1 inch on May 27. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Luling compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Lockhart 12, Gonzales 6 and Seguin 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 2 for Luling.
How old are the homes in Luling?
The median home in Luling was built in 1967, and 82 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 99 percent have newer homes than Luling.
What is the strongest wind on record near Luling?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 81 mph, on June 9, 2019.
How much does a new roof cost in Luling?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Luling 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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