Hays County
Wimberley, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Documentation before decisions. The Roof Shepherd serves Wimberley with documented field inspection, condition records, and homeowner education, no sales pressure.
Updated November 1, 2026
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The short version
- Wimberley, in Hays County, is about 59 miles and 76 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 9 times near Wimberley from 2000 to 2026, 165th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2024 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 3 inches on May 9.
- The median home in Wimberley was built in 1994, and 45 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 Wimberley, Hays County.
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Wimberley At A Glance
What homeowners in Wimberley should know
How Wimberley ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Wimberley, in Hays County, is about 59 miles and 76 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
Wimberley sits within Hays 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.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 9 times within ten miles of Wimberley from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 165th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 54th of 71 in the region around Round Rock.
The Homes Here
The median home in Wimberley was built in 1994, and 45 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 57 percent have older homes than Wimberley.
Common Roofing Issues
Wimberley’s Hill Country terrain produces highly localized storm cells. Two homes a quarter-mile apart can have dramatically different hail exposure from the same weather event.
Wimberley Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Wimberley, in Hays County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Wimberley’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail at Mt Gaynor on May 9, 2024 and 1.5 inch hail in Wimberley on May 9, 2019. 12 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and March. Across Hays County as a whole, NOAA logged 63 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 3 inches, plus 37 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Wimberley’s Blue Hole is a spring-fed swimming hole on Cypress Creek that has been a Hill Country gathering spot for over a century.
Local Note
Wimberley is one of Texas’s most popular weekend destinations. Market Days on the first Saturday of each month draws vendors and visitors from across the state.
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 Wimberley
37 hail events are on record within ten miles of Wimberley, the largest 3.00 inches on May 9, 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 9 |
| Largest stone recorded | 3.00 in · May 9, 2024 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 7 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 100 mph · October 24, 2025 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 146 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 · Hays County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Wimberley 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 Wimberley, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Wimberley, 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 Wimberley, from the National Weather Service archive. 24 reports from 2006 to 2025, 8 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 2024. 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 | 7 | 6 | 3.00 in · May 9 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · May 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1.50 in · June 9 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 30 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 9 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 20 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 11 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 17 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 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 Wimberley 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.
Hays County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Wimberley
The worst hail seasons near Wimberley from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 10 hail events within 10 miles of Wimberley since 2018, 5 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 2.5 inches on May 9, 2024. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and March.
Largest Recorded
The defining Hays County disaster is the May 2015 Memorial Day flood: the Blanco River at Wimberley rose more than 20 feet in an hour to a record crest above 40 feet, destroying more than 320 homes countywide. Spring hail and damaging wind also reach San Marcos, Kyle, and Buda (NWS Austin/San Antonio).
The worst hail seasons near Wimberley, 2006 to 2025
- 2024: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3 inches on May 9
- 2016: 1 report of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on April 30
- 2011: 1 report of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on May 11
Neighborhood Exposure
Active neighborhoods in Wimberley: Woodcreek North, Wimberley Springs. 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, wind, and flood history for Hays County and the Central Texas Hill Country, the region Wimberley sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 9 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Wimberley on May 9, 2019, a ping pong ball size stone.
June 9 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Wimberley on June 9, 2017, a ping pong ball size stone.
May 29 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Wimberley on May 29, 2005, a golf ball size stone.
September 20 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Wimberley on September 20, 1996, 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 Wimberley
Local ground truth for Wimberley properties
Wimberley sits in Hays County in Central Texas, home to roughly 2,889 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 10 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 3″ on May 9, 2024.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Wimberley are likely to be
Census figures on when Wimberley homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Wimberley has 1,443 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1994. 59 percent were built before 2000 and 45 percent before 1990; 33 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 475 | 33% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 118 | 8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 203 | 14% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 283 | 20% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 215 | 15% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 108 | 7% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 18 | 1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 23 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Wimberley 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 Wimberley
Everything we cover in Wimberley
All the work we do, in Wimberley and in all of Hays County.
What we cover in Wimberley
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Wimberley and across Hays County. Wimberley, in Hays County, is about 59 miles and 76 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Wimberley
Every service below is available to Wimberley homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in Wimberley
How far Wimberley is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Wimberley, in Hays County, is about 59 miles and 76 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Wimberley 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 Wimberley homes
Wimberley side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: San Marcos 21, Kyle 17 and Canyon Lake 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 9 for Wimberley. Of the other cities on this site, 57 percent have older homes than Wimberley.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Wimberley | 9, 3 in |
| San Marcos (12 mi) | 21, 4.5 in |
| Kyle (12 mi) | 17, 4.5 in |
| Canyon Lake (13 mi) | 12, 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 Wimberley, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 3.0″ |
Useful locally: City of Wimberley official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Wimberley 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 Wimberley
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
Wimberley's code does not require a building permit when owners re-roof their own home without structural changes or heavy materials like tile or slate. A permit is required when a contractor does the work, or when it involves structural changes, tile, or slate. The FY 2024 to 2025 fee schedule lists a $50 application fee for all permits, plus $55 per inspection.
Wimberley's code adopts the 2015 International Residential Code as its residential building code. The city says a residential building permit takes about seven days to issue.
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 Wimberley 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
Wimberley’s vacation rental and second-home market means many properties go unoccupied for long periods. Exterior conditions should be inspected annually for undetected moisture intrusion.
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
These are verified Google reviews from Texas homeowners we’ve served.
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.
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.
The Roof Shepherd, David, did a great job on our roof repair. He was able to upgrade our shingles to a better class. Very polite and professional.
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.
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 Wimberley, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
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Common questions in Wimberley
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Wimberley regularly?
Yes. Wimberley is about 59 miles and 76 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Hays County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Wimberley?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 9 times within ten miles of Wimberley from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 165th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 54th of 71 in the region around Round Rock. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 3 inches, on May 9, 2024.
When is hail season in Wimberley?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Wimberley came most often in May and April. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 7 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Wimberley?
2024 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 3 inches on May 9. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Wimberley compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: San Marcos 21, Kyle 17 and Canyon Lake 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 9 for Wimberley.
How old are the homes in Wimberley?
The median home in Wimberley was built in 1994, and 45 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 57 percent have older homes than Wimberley.
What is the strongest wind on record near Wimberley?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 100 mph, on October 24, 2025.
How much does a new roof cost in Wimberley?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Wimberley 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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