Collin County
Melissa, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Know your roof before you sign anything. The Roof Shepherd brings documentation-first inspection, storm damage documentation, and property guidance to Melissa homeowners.
Updated October 23, 2026
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The short version
- Melissa, in Collin County, is about 217 miles and 3 hours 54 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 32 times near Melissa from 2000 to 2026, 70th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2017 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 5 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.75 inches on April 21.
- The median home in Melissa was built in 2015, and 4 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- One of its three nearest neighbors had more large hail.
To book a documented inspection in Melissa, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Melissa At A Glance
What homeowners in Melissa should know
How Melissa ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Melissa, in Collin County, is about 217 miles and 3 hours 54 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.
Hail Alley
Melissa sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. Melissa is a fast-growing Collin County city south of Arlington, with newer suburban homes exposed to recurring North Texas hail.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 32 times within ten miles of Melissa from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 70th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 56th of 84 in North Texas.
The Homes Here
The median home in Melissa was built in 2015, and 4 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 99 percent have older homes than Melissa.
Common Roofing Issues
Repeated large hail leaves bruised shingles, lost granules and dented vents and flashing. A documented inspection records those before the next storm makes them worse.
Melissa Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Melissa in Collin County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Melissa’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.75 inch hail at Biggers on May 28, 2024, 2.5 inch hail at Mckinney on March 24, 2019, and 2 inch hail at Mckinney on April 6, 2018. 35 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: June and April. Across Collin County as a whole, NOAA logged 310 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5.25 inches, plus 108 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 9 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Melissa’s population has grown tenfold since 2000 as Collin County builds north along US 75.
Local Note
Newer builder-grade roofs across Melissa are now aging into their first serious hail tests.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts were checked against NOAA and National Weather Service records and local news from the time.
On record
What has actually fallen on Melissa
The archive counts 145 hail events near Melissa; the biggest stone was 2.75 inches, on April 21, 2017.
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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 32 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.75 in · April 21, 2017 |
| Busiest year | 2025 · 14 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 76 mph · April 10, 2008 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 220 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 · Collin County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Melissa centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked October 23, 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 Melissa, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Melissa, one row each, with the latest year at the top.
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 Melissa, from the National Weather Service archive. 102 reports from 2006 to 2025, 29 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 2018. 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 | 11 | 3 | 2.00 in · September 21 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2.75 in · May 28 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2.00 in · June 15 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1.50 in · February 22 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · February 25 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · August 16 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | 2.50 in · March 24 |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 | 2.00 in · April 6 |
| 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2.75 in · April 21 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 29 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2.00 in · April 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 31 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 13 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in · September 18 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 1.25 in · May 2 |
| 2008 | 7 | 5 | 1.75 in · February 5 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 24 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 9 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Melissa 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.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Melissa
The worst hail seasons near Melissa from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 69 hail events within 10 miles of Melissa since 2018, 26 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.75 inches on April 21, 2017. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
What To Document
Bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to gutters, vents, and flashing, often invisible from the ground.
The worst hail seasons near Melissa, 2006 to 2025
- 2017: 5 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.75 inches on April 21
- 2008: 5 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on February 5
- 2023: 4 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on June 15
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Melissa differ in lot elevation, tree cover and roof age. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area. After any significant storm, a documented record of visible conditions protects your position.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Melissa sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
May 28 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Biggers on May 28, 2024, a baseball size stone.
March 24 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Mckinney on March 24, 2019, a tennis ball size stone.
April 21 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Fairview on April 21, 2017, a tennis ball size stone.
April 21 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Mckinney on April 21, 2017, a baseball size stone.
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 12 hail reports within 10 miles of Melissa, 5 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on September 21, 2025, about 2.1 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 7 times in the same period, most recently 61 mph on May 25, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 23, 2024 to October 22, 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 Melissa
Local ground truth for Melissa properties
Melissa sits in Collin County in North Texas, home to roughly 26,194 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). The area rides the DFW hail alley, one of the most hail-struck metros in the country.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Melissa are likely to be
When Melissa houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Melissa has 5,481 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 2015. 8 percent were built before 2000 and 4 percent before 1990; 75 percent have been built since 2010. This is young housing. Most roofs here are first roofs, inside their rated life, and the question for them is not age but what the hail seasons above have done to a roof that has never been replaced.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 1,093 | 20% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3,014 | 55% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 961 | 18% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 168 | 3% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 56 | 1% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 10 | 0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 160 | 3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 0 | 0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 19 | 0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Melissa 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 Melissa
Everything we cover in Melissa
All the work we do, in Melissa and in all of Collin County.
What we cover in Melissa
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Melissa and across Collin County. Melissa, in Collin County, is about 217 miles and 3 hours 54 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Melissa
Every service below is available to Melissa homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Melissa, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo and video record of your roof, flashing, decking lines and gutters. You get a written account of what is visible, and your options, before you decide on any repair or claim.
Evidence, Not Pressure
Built on a law enforcement background of 16+ years. You get the record and a clear explanation, the decisions stay yours. No sales pitch, no obligation.
Coordinated & Accountable
In North Texas, the Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Melissa
How far Melissa is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Melissa, in Collin County, is about 217 miles and 3 hours 54 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Melissa 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 Melissa homes
Melissa side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Anna 20, McKinney 77 and Van Alstyne 23 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 32 for Melissa. Of the other cities on this site, 99 percent have older homes than Melissa.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Melissa | 32, 2.75 in |
| Anna (5 mi) | 20, 2.5 in |
| McKinney (8 mi) | 77, 4.5 in |
| Van Alstyne (9 mi) | 23, 2.75 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 Melissa, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 2.75″ |
| March 24, 2019 | 2.5″ |
| April 21, 2017 | 2.75″ |
Useful locally: City of Melissa official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Melissa 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 Melissa
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 documents show
Melissa's fee schedule lists a residential reroof permit at $90. The city code requires all applicable permits before any construction starts.
Melissa's code requires contractors who haul construction debris, including reroofing contractors, to register with the city. The city has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code.
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 Melissa, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Melissa mixes older homes near its center with newer subdivisions. Older frame and brick homes need routine exterior paint and wood care, while newer builds focus on trim and flashing.
Sequence Matters
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 before a single brush stroke is applied.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
I happened to stumble across David while out walking my dogs and I am so glad I did! Godley had just been hit with a hail storm and needed someone to take a look at my roof to check for damage. David came the very next day to inspect. He showed me pictures of the damage and answered any questions I had. Thankfully the damage was not extensive that a roof replacement was needed but if indeed a replacement was needed I would’ve felt at ease with David completing the process. I especially liked his professionalism and knowledge. Should I ever need anyone for roofing services I will definitely be calling him!
Owner Response
Thank you, Dominique, for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof inspection after the hailstorm in Godley, Texas. I appreciate your kind words and am glad I could provide a thorough inspection and clearly explain what I found.
I also really enjoyed meeting your puppy during the visit. That was definitely a highlight of my day. If you ever have questions about your roof or need help after another storm, I will be glad to assist.
The Roof Shepherd LLC, came to my rescued in time when I was struggling to find help with my damaged roof. My home insurance at the time refused to provide help or pay for the damage to my roof at the time unless I pay the substantial amount they requested up front of ($28,500). I felt so lost, confused and helpless worrying on how to pay this and keep my home safe and prevent the roof from worse leaks due to bad weather and heavy rain our area was receiving at the time. Three months in praying asking God for help. On May 10th 2026, Saturday morning my doorbell rang. When I open the door I was met with a brighter smile of a man whom introduced himself as David Rodriguez and he wanted to speak with me about my roof. And that's when this beautiful blessed "Roof Shepherd" enter my heart ❤️, and my home. I praise God for His blessings and prayers answered. David the "Roof Shepherd" stuck with me and promise me that he will help me with my problems. He pray with, walked me through every difficult steps I needed to go through. From May 10th through November 7th we finally received the financial help I needed. I had also asked David to help me search for a new home insurance and yes, he came through that for me as well. God answered my prayers in time when I needed help and I could not thank Him enough. I thank you David for your service, you've never given up on me when I was struggling along the way. It was a long depressed and difficult 6 months but you were still there for me till end. I'm very proud to say, I now have a beautiful strong Roof on my house, and a reasonable well managed Home/Auto insurance. Yes I will and do recommend "The Roof Shepherd" 💯 to anyone and everyone who are struggling and are experiencing the same problem and difficult I've gone through with my Roof and home insurance. Please open your mind and give them a chance. They will answer all your questions and help you find the answers and solutions they see fit and helpful for you. They are very professional with their work. The whole staff are very friendly well manner respectful and hard working people . Thank you David "Roof Shepherd LLC" God bless you, your family and your work
Owner Response
Noela, thank you for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. It truly means a lot. This was not a quick or simple situation, and I know it took months of patience, coordination, decision-making, and trust to finally get your roof completed. I'm grateful you allowed me to walk with you through the process, explain the roofing system, discuss your options clearly, and help you make informed decisions for your home. I'm especially thankful that your Copperas Cove, Texas roof is now completed and that your home is better protected moving forward. You and your family were patient through a difficult season, and I'm glad The Roof Shepherd LLC could be part of helping bring this project to the finish line. Thank you again for trusting me, for your prayers, and for your kind words. God bless you and your family.
Easy to schedule, communicated well, completed work quickly and efficiently!
Owner Response
Jennifer, thank you for the 5-star review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your ridge vent and shingle roof repair in Georgetown, Texas.
I’m glad the scheduling was easy, communication was clear, and we were able to get the roof repair completed quickly and efficiently. Ridge vent and surrounding shingle issues can create problems if they are not properly secured and sealed, so making sure the repair was handled correctly was the priority.
We appreciate the opportunity to help with your home. If you ever have questions about your roof, shingles, ridge vent, flashing, leaks, ventilation, or general roof maintenance in Georgetown, Texas, feel free to reach out.
Thank you again for choosing The Roof Shepherd.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Melissa, 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 Melissa
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Melissa and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
DFW Hail Just Hit Your Roof
Hail damage across the DFW metro, like anywhere in Texas, is often not obvious right away; what to look for and why early documentation matters.
Watch on YouTubeReal Hailstorm Damage in Dallas, Texas
Documented hail damage across multiple Dallas and Fort Worth homes, including shattered solar panels, after roughly 2.5 inch hail.
Watch on YouTubeMelissa FAQs
Common questions in Melissa
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Melissa regularly?
Yes. Melissa is about 217 miles and 3 hours 54 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Collin County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Melissa?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 32 times within ten miles of Melissa from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 70th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 56th of 84 in North Texas. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 2.75 inches, on April 21, 2017.
When is hail season in Melissa?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Melissa came most often in April and March. The busiest single year in that record was 2025, with 14 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Melissa?
2017 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 5 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.75 inches on April 21. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Melissa compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Anna 20, McKinney 77 and Van Alstyne 23 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 32 for Melissa.
How old are the homes in Melissa?
The median home in Melissa was built in 2015, and 4 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 99 percent have older homes than Melissa.
What is the strongest wind on record near Melissa?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 76 mph, on April 10, 2008.
How much does a new roof cost in Melissa?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Melissa 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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