Bell County
Temple, 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 Temple homeowners.
Updated November 1, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Temple, in Bell County, is about 48 miles and 56 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 43 times near Temple from 2000 to 2026, 51st of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2008 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 4.25 inches on April 25.
- The median home in Temple was built in 1990, and 50 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 Temple, Bell County.
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Temple At A Glance
What homeowners in Temple should know
How Temple ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Temple, in Bell County, is about 48 miles and 56 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.
Growth & Construction
Temple sits within Bell County, an area that has seen ongoing residential growth across Central Texas. New construction and resale inspections both benefit from a documented condition review before any roofing decision. U.S. Census data puts Temple near 90,000 residents, about 52% owner-occupied, with a median home value in the mid-$200,000s, so roof age, decking, ventilation, and flashing are common considerations across its housing stock.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 43 times within ten miles of Temple from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 51st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 8th of 71 in the region around Round Rock.
The Homes Here
The median home in Temple was built in 1990, and 50 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 52 percent have newer homes than Temple.
Common Roofing Issues
Temple recorded the largest hail in The Roof Shepherd’s service area during 2025, 4.50 inch softball-plus stones on May 1. Every home in the city should be considered for documentation.
Temple Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Temple, in Bell County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Temple’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail at Belton on April 12, 2022, 2.5 inch hail at Smith on May 24, 2020, and 2 inch hail in Temple on May 12, 2024. 21 thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. Across Bell County as a whole, NOAA logged 122 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5.68 inches, plus 51 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 9 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Temple is a major Bell County city and a regional medical hub, home to Baylor Scott & White, with a long railroad history.
Local Note
Temple has a broad mix of historic neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, with steady residential growth across the area.
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 Temple
116 hail events are on record within ten miles of Temple, the largest 4.25 inches on April 25, 2008.
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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 43 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.25 in · April 25, 2008 |
| Busiest year | 2008 · 17 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 100 mph · May 22, 2024 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 172 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 · Bell County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Temple 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 Temple, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Temple, 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 Temple, from the National Weather Service archive. 82 reports from 2006 to 2025, 38 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 2022. 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 | below 1 in |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2.00 in · May 12 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 26 |
| 2022 | 15 | 8 | 3.00 in · April 12 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 3 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2.50 in · May 24 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 16 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1.75 in · March 26 |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 28 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 8 | 5 | 4.25 in · March 28 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 9 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 23 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 10 |
| 2008 | 13 | 12 | 4.25 in · April 25 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 13 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Temple 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.
Bell County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Temple
The worst hail seasons near Temple from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 46 hail events within 10 miles of Temple since 2018, 25 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 2.5 inches on May 24, 2020 at Smith. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
Largest Recorded
Bell County’s record includes one to three inch hail countywide on May 13, 2024 and an EF-3 tornado near Salado in March 2022, with estimated 165 mph winds. These mark what local storms can do (NWS Fort Worth).
The worst hail seasons near Temple, 2006 to 2025
- 2008: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 4.25 inches on April 25
- 2022: 8 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3 inches on April 12
- 2014: 5 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 4.25 inches on March 28
Neighborhood Exposure
Active neighborhoods in Temple: Canyon Creek, Western Hills. Hail exposure changes with lot height, tree cover and open ground nearby. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area.
How these figures are corroborated
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events of 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind history for Bell County and the Central Texas I-35 corridor, the region Temple sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 12 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Temple on May 12, 2024, a hen egg size stone.
April 29 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Temple on April 29, 2016, a golf ball size stone.
May 15 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Temple on May 15, 1997, a golf ball size stone.
April 19 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.5 inch hail in Temple on April 19, 1996, a softball 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 no hail reports within 10 miles of Temple. Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in that period, most recently 60 mph on August 2, 2025. 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 Temple
Local ground truth for Temple properties
Temple sits in Bell County in Central Texas, home to roughly 96,267 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 46 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.25″ on April 25, 2008.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Temple are likely to be
Census figures on when Temple homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Temple has 35,228 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1990. 61 percent were built before 2000 and 50 percent before 1990; 26 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 | 1,175 | 3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7,968 | 23% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 4,634 | 13% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 3,797 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 4,783 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 4,790 | 14% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 2,895 | 8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 2,838 | 8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 1,215 | 3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1,133 | 3% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Temple 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 Temple
Everything we cover in Temple
All the work we do, in Temple and in all of Bell County.
What we cover in Temple
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Temple and across Bell County. Temple, in Bell County, is about 48 miles and 56 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Temple
Every service below is available to Temple homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Zone
How service works in Temple
How far Temple is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Temple, in Bell County, is about 48 miles and 56 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Temple 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 Temple homes
Temple side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Belton 47, Salado 32 and Harker Heights 21 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 43 for Temple. Of the other cities on this site, 52 percent have newer homes than Temple.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Temple | 43, 4.25 in |
| Belton (7 mi) | 47, 5.68 in |
| Salado (14 mi) | 32, 5.68 in |
| Harker Heights (16 mi) | 21, 5.68 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 Temple, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2022 | 3.0″ |
| March 28, 2014 | 4.25″ |
| April 25, 2008 | 4.25″ |
Useful locally: City of Temple official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Temple 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 Temple
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
Temple's permit FAQ lists roofs among common home projects that require a building permit. The city's fee schedule lists a $35 residential roof permit, and plan review is set at 10 business days.
Temple's fee schedule lists an $80 annual contractor registration. The city's inspections page lists 2015 editions of the international codes.
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 Temple 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
Temple’s medical district and surrounding neighborhoods feature both historic brick and modern fiber cement. Each exterior type requires a distinct primer and painting approach.
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.
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Homeowner Reviews
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Owner Response
George, thank you for the kind review. I appreciate you trusting me with your roof replacement in Copperas Cove, Texas, and I’m glad we were able to help upgrade your shingles to a better class for your home. Clear communication, professional guidance, and making sure the homeowner understands the roofing options are always important to me. I appreciate the opportunity to help.
We just got into town after a long-distance move, and after looking at our new house we realized the builder paint was pretty bad. We wanted to get all the walls repainted fast before we moved in, and ended up getting connected with David. We’re super happy with everything — David and his crew were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative the whole time, and the work came out great. David even noticed some other builder issues and had the crew fix them while they were there. Turnaround was lightning fast, and we didn’t have to change our move-in schedule at all.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. I know how stressful a long-distance move can be, especially when you’re trying to get settled and realize the home still needs work before move-in. I’m grateful you trusted us to help get the painting handled quickly, and I’m glad the crew were able to deliver quality work while keeping communication clear throughout the project. We also appreciate you noticing the extra details we addressed along the way. When we see issues that can reasonably be corrected while we’re already there, we try to do the right thing and help protect the home. Thank you again for trusting us, and we’d be honored to help with anything else you need in the future.
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Owner Response
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Roof leaks can be deceptive, so finding the actual entry point and correcting the underlying issue is always the priority rather than simply treating the visible symptom. I appreciate you trusting us with your roof repair in Round Rock, Texas, and especially appreciate your comments about our professionalism, honesty and communication.
Thank you again for the recommendation and for giving The Roof Shepherd the opportunity to help protect your home.
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Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
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Common questions in Temple
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Temple regularly?
Yes. Temple is about 48 miles and 56 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Bell County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Temple?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 43 times within ten miles of Temple from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 51st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 8th of 71 in the region around Round Rock. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 4.25 inches, on April 25, 2008.
When is hail season in Temple?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Temple came most often in April and May. The busiest single year in that record was 2008, with 17 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Temple?
2008 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 4.25 inches on April 25. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Temple compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Belton 47, Salado 32 and Harker Heights 21 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 43 for Temple.
How old are the homes in Temple?
The median home in Temple was built in 1990, and 50 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 52 percent have newer homes than Temple.
What is the strongest wind on record near Temple?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 100 mph, on May 22, 2024.
How much does a new roof cost in Temple?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Temple 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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