Texas is, by a wide margin, the most hail-active state in our database. From 2014 through 2024, the state generated 13,632 hail events across 253 counties — nearly twice the Kansas total and spread across a geography that stretches from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast. The sheer scale of Texas hail exposure is a defining fact for any contractor operating in the state, and the 2023 surge in particular reshaped regional roofing markets in ways that are still playing out.
Year-by-Year Texas Hail Events
The table below covers all 11 years at the statewide level. Events are NOAA Local Storm Reports at ≥1.0 inch severity.
| Year | Hail Events (TX) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,013 |
| 2015 | 1,153 |
| 2016 | 1,388 |
| 2017 | 1,290 |
| 2018 | 911 |
| 2019 | 1,394 |
| 2020 | 1,018 |
| 2021 | 1,214 |
| 2022 | 751 |
| 2023 | 1,912 |
| 2024 | 1,588 |
| Total (11 yrs) | 13,632 |
The 2023 Surge and What Followed
The most striking feature of the Texas data is the 2023 peak: 1,912 events in a single year, the highest annual total for any state in our four-state dataset. That is 37 percent higher than any prior Texas year in the same dataset. The largest single hail stone recorded across the full eleven-year Texas record reached 7.02 inches — a size well beyond what any standard residential roofing material is rated to withstand undamaged.
The 2024 count of 1,588 events remains elevated above the state's historical mid-range, suggesting that 2023 was not simply a one-year anomaly but the opening of a new higher-activity phase. Contractors who added Texas capacity in 2023–2024 are positioned ahead of a market that may sustain elevated demand for several more seasons.
Licensing Reality in Texas
Texas has no statewide roofing contractor license. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) operates a voluntary certification program, but participation is not legally required to perform roofing work in the state. The relevant consumer protection resource is the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), which provides guidance on storm repair contractor practices and insurance claim standards. Homeowners should verify that any contractor carries adequate general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage before signing a contract — TDI's website is the authoritative starting point for that verification.
County-Level Concentration
Three Texas counties appear in our top-10 national hail concentration list: County FIPS 48439 (429 events, max 5.00"), County FIPS 48121 (400 events, max 5.90"), and County FIPS 48085 (305 events, max 5.25"). These three counties are located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area — a fact that aligns with what DFW roofing contractors report about their workload cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hail events has Texas recorded in 11 years?
Our dataset shows 13,632 hail events across Texas from 2014 through 2024, covering 253 of the state's counties — the highest total of any state in the database.
What was the largest hail recorded in Texas?
The maximum hail stone in the Texas record measured 7.02 inches — the largest in our four-state dataset and a size associated with significant structural roof damage.
Does Texas require a roofing license?
No. Texas does not have a statewide roofing contractor license. The RCAT certification is voluntary. For consumer protection guidance, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is the primary state resource.
Why was 2023 so active for Texas hail?
The 2023 total of 1,912 events was the highest single-year count in our Texas record. The exact meteorological drivers vary season to season, but the surge aligned with elevated storm activity across the southern Plains that year.
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