Aransas County
Rockport, 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 Rockport homeowners.
Updated November 3, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Rockport, in Aransas County, is about 212 miles and 4 hours 2 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 3 times near Rockport from 2000 to 2026, 197th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2017 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.5 inches on June 5.
- The median home in Rockport was built in 1989, and 52 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- One 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 Rockport, Aransas County.
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Rockport At A Glance
What homeowners in Rockport should know
How Rockport ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Rockport, in Aransas County, is about 212 miles and 4 hours 2 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.
Wind & Hurricane Country
Rockport’s roofing risk is hurricane and tropical wind, not hail. A written record after any major wind event protects your position before any repair decision. Rockport is the Aransas County seat on the Coastal Bend, a town that took the eye of Hurricane Harvey at landfall in 2017 and remains highly hurricane-exposed.
Wind & Storm Exposure
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 90 mph, on January 9, 2011. NOAA logged 23 thunderstorm wind reports within ten miles of Rockport from 2000 to 2026.
The Homes Here
The median home in Rockport was built in 1989, and 52 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 56 percent have newer homes than Rockport.
Common Roofing Issues
Tropical wind produces lifted and creased shingles, displaced flashing, exposed decking, and wind-driven water intrusion, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
Rockport Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Rockport, in Aransas County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Rockport’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1 inch hail in Rockport on May 9, 2019 leads the log, with 1 hail report overall, 5 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports inside the 10 mile window. Peak months: May. Across Aransas County as a whole, NOAA logged 5 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.5 inches, plus 9 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Most storm damage to a roof isn’t visible from the ground. A documented inspection captures bruising, lifted shingles, and flashing issues before they turn into leaks.
Local Note
Rockport sits in Aransas County, on the Texas Coastal Bend. Every service we list is available here and anywhere else in Texas, and The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish.
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 Rockport
12 hail events are on record within ten miles of Rockport, the largest 2.50 inches on June 5, 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, every size | 12 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 3 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.50 in · June 5, 2017 |
| Busiest year, hail of every size | 2017 · 4 events |
| Most common months, hail of every size | May and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 90 mph · January 9, 2011 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 69 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 · Aransas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Rockport 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 Rockport, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Rockport, 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 Rockport, from the National Weather Service archive. 8 reports from 2006 to 2025, 3 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 2017. 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 | none reported |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 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 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2.50 in · June 5 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 15 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 13 |
| 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 Rockport 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.
Wind & Storm History
Documented storm exposure in Rockport
The worst hail seasons near Rockport from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Wind & Hurricane Frequency
NOAA logs 27 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Rockport since 1996; the busiest year was 1999 with 3 reports. Hurricane season runs June through November on this coast.
What To Document
Lifted or creased shingles, moved flashing, exposed decking, debris hits, and water getting in after a storm.
The worst hail seasons near Rockport, 2006 to 2025
- 2017: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.5 inches on June 5
- 2012: 1 report of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on May 15
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Rockport and Fulton (Aransas County) vary by elevation, exposure to the bays, tree cover, and roof age, so block-level documentation beats area-wide estimates. After any significant storm, a documented record of visible conditions protects your position.
What the record confirms
Verified storm record for the Texas Coastal Bend that Rockport sits on. Roof condition changes with every season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
June 5 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Lamar on June 5, 2017, a ping pong ball size stone.
June 5 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Holiday Beach on June 5, 2017, a golf ball size stone.
June 5 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Holiday Beach on June 5, 2017, a tennis ball size stone.
May 15 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Rockport on May 15, 2012, a golf ball size stone.
Where these figures come from
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, Insurance Council of Texas, 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 no hail reports within 10 miles of Rockport. Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in that period, most recently 59 mph on May 10, 2026. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 30, 2024 to October 29, 2026. A report near a property confirms the storm reached the area. It does not confirm that any particular roof was damaged, and it is not a coverage determination.
About Rockport
Local ground truth for Rockport properties
Rockport sits in Aransas County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 11,069 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). Gulf moisture and hurricane-season wind set the roofing risk profile here.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Rockport are likely to be
Census figures on when Rockport homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Rockport has 6,816 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1989. 63 percent were built before 2000 and 52 percent before 1990; 20 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 | 88 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1,243 | 18% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,177 | 17% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 754 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,230 | 18% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,265 | 19% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 665 | 10% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 160 | 2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 152 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 82 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Rockport 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 Rockport
Everything we cover in Rockport
All the work we do, in Rockport and in all of Aransas County.
What we cover in Rockport
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Rockport and across Aransas County. Rockport, in Aransas County, is about 212 miles and 4 hours 2 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Rockport
Every service below is available to Rockport homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Rockport, 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 the Coastal Bend, the Roof Shepherd team documents and does the roofing work, so the standard stays consistent.
Gulf Coast Extended
How service works in Rockport
How far Rockport is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Rockport, in Aransas County, is about 212 miles and 4 hours 2 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Rockport 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 Rockport homes
Rockport side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Portland 9, Corpus Christi 3 and Victoria 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 3 for Rockport. Of the other cities on this site, 56 percent have newer homes than Rockport.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Rockport | 3, 2.5 in |
| Portland (20 mi) | 9, 2.75 in |
| Corpus Christi (22 mi) | 3, 3 in |
| Victoria (54 mi) | 3, 1.75 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 Rockport, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2017 | 2.5″ |
| May 23, 2017 | 1.5″ |
| May 15, 2012 | 1.75″ |
Rockport sits in Texas windstorm territory. Aransas County is one of the fourteen seacoast counties inside the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association area, and that changes what a roof has to prove. Work here generally requires a Texas Department of Insurance WPI-8 certificate, issued after inspection, confirming the installation meets windstorm building requirements. Without it, windstorm coverage on the structure can be affected. It is not paperwork you discover after the job; the inspection has to be scheduled into the work.
Useful locally: City of Rockport official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Rockport 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 Rockport
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
Rockport's adopted residential code requires permits for alterations and repairs and does not list roof replacement as exempt work.
Rockport adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (Ordinance 1858, September 28, 2021), and Heritage District alterations need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Aransas County is in TDI's designated catastrophe area, where TDI says roof replacements generally need a windstorm inspection.
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 Rockport homeowners should know about exterior work
Get the roof documented first, since a roof visit often turns up fascia, gutter and trim damage.
Managed by The Roof Shepherd
Exterior work in Rockport, from painting and epoxy coatings to siding, drywall, gutters and wood repair, is done here the same way it is done everywhere we work in Texas, by The Roof Shepherd team, start to finish. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Exterior work comes after. A roof visit often turns up fascia rot, pulled gutters and trim damage that change what the exterior job costs before any work begins.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
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.
I recently got a roof installed and my trim painted with this company. The process was simple — David helped me pick out colors for the roof, and I had no idea there were so many to choose from. I appreciate David and his crew for taking care of my home and respecting my property by making sure everything was masked and cleaned up by the end of the process. These guys were on time, efficient, took care of everything I asked for, kept me updated throughout, and took care of the small details I was picky about. I would highly recommend!
Owner Response
Sloan, I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It was a pleasure helping with your roof installation, trim painting, and the color-selection process. I’m glad the process felt simple and that the crew respected your property with proper masking, cleanup, and communication throughout the project. Those details matter, especially when we are working on someone’s home. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and painting work.
David and his team were the best contractors I have ever hired. His crew did an amazing job efficiently. Coordinating with him was very straightforward. He was extremely professional and respectful of my time. The pricing was competitive and he provided paperwork that awarded me a deduction from my insurance policy. I was extremely grateful to my friends who referred me to him.
Owner Response
Jaclyn, thank you for the kind words. I'm glad our crew completed your Austin roof installation efficiently and that coordinating the project was straightforward from start to finish. Clear communication and thorough project documentation are the standard on every job, and I'm glad they met your expectations. We're grateful to the friends who referred you, and grateful you chose The Roof Shepherd for your home.
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 Rockport, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Rockport FAQs
Common questions in Rockport
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Rockport regularly?
Yes. Rockport is about 212 miles and 4 hours 2 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Aransas County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Rockport?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 3 times within ten miles of Rockport from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 197th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 43rd of 51 in Houston & Gulf Coast. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 2.5 inches, on June 5, 2017.
When is hail season in Rockport?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Rockport came most often in May and March. The busiest single year in that record was 2017, with 4 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Rockport?
2017 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.5 inches on June 5. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Rockport compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Portland 9, Corpus Christi 3 and Victoria 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 3 for Rockport.
How old are the homes in Rockport?
The median home in Rockport was built in 1989, and 52 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 56 percent have newer homes than Rockport.
What is the strongest wind on record near Rockport?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 90 mph, on January 9, 2011.
How much does a new roof cost in Rockport?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Rockport 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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