Flower Mound's hail record
Flower Mound covers about 20,000 acres between the two lakes in southern Denton County. The Handbook of Texas says Peters Colony settlers named it for a 50-foot mound covered in Indian paintbrush, and Census estimates show about 79,500 residents today, one of the largest towns we serve. It also sits in one of the busiest hail corridors in North Texas. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 56 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Flower Mound from 2016 through the September 2026 update, one of the highest counts of any town we serve. The town gets hit, not just brushed:
- June 11, 2023: the worst day on record here. NOAA lists 4.25-inch hail near Bartonville, about a mile from the center of Flower Mound, 4-inch hail near Grapevine Reservoir about two miles away, 2.5-inch hail about a mile and a half away, and 3-inch hail at two more spots within four miles.
- March 14, 2024: 3.5-inch hail near Bartonville, about two miles from the center of town.
- April 28, 2021: 2-inch hail near Grapevine Reservoir about three miles away, with 1.5-inch and 1.25-inch hail closer in.
- April 10, 2017: 1.75-inch hail about a mile and a half from the center of town.
- Spring 2024 kept coming: 1.75-inch hail about two miles away on April 8, 1.5-inch hail on May 22, and 1.75-inch hail near Bartonville on May 27.
Hail that size can fracture shingles outright, crack skylights and dent gutters, vents and garage doors.
Wind damage in Flower Mound
- May 28, 2024: a member of the public measured an 86 mph gust west of Double Oak, under two miles from the center of Flower Mound.
- June 9, 2019: outflow winds knocked down five power poles near College Parkway and Kirkpatrick, with other minor damage on the east side of town.
- June 20, 2018: emergency management reported trees down in Flower Mound and three vehicles damaged by falling trees.
- March 8, 2016: a public report described damage in a subdivision on Orchard Drive.
Flower Mound's tree canopy and its two-story homes both matter after wind. Tall roofs catch more of it at the ridge and rakes, and big trees drop limbs onto roofs and gutters. We check both, and photograph every slope.
After a storm: what to do first
- Stay off the roof. Wet, damaged roofs are slick, and hail damage is easy to miss from a ladder anyway.
- Take your own photos of dented gutters, vents, cars, patio furniture and any water inside, with the date.
- Write down the date of the storm. Your claim runs from the date of loss, not the day you noticed the leak.
- Be careful with door-knockers. Ask any roofer for proof that they're registered with your city where it requires registration, a local office you can drive to, and a written scope before you sign anything.
- Call us for a free inspection with a photo report. We answer storm and leak calls 24/7, so call (817) 733-9228 any time.
What our storm inspection covers
We get on the roof. Hail bruising rarely shows from the yard, and a quick look from a ladder at the gutter line misses most of it. On every roof we:
- Check every slope for bruised or fractured shingles and granule loss, and photograph each hit we find
- Look at the soft metals (vents, gutters, downspouts, flashing) for dents that show how big the hail was and which way it came from
- Check the ridge, hips and starter course, where wind damage usually starts
- Look for creased, lifted or missing shingles and loose metal trim after high wind
- Check flashings, pipe boots and every penetration
- Go into the attic and check the decking wherever we see leak stains
Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see. An inspection usually takes 15 to 45 minutes, and you only need to be home if there are leaks inside. If the roof is fine, we'll tell you so, and the report is yours to keep either way.
How a hail or wind claim works with us
- Stop the water. If the storm opened the roof, we tarp it or make a temporary repair. Tarping is priced by size, pitch and stories, and it's included in the claim when there is one. Keep your photos and receipts.
- Inspection and photo report. You see what we see before you decide anything.
- You decide whether to file. The claim is between you and your insurance company. If the damage is small next to your deductible, we'll say so.
- We meet your adjuster on the roof. We walk the slopes together and point out the damage we photographed, slope by slope.
- You get the insurer's scope. If it leaves out damage we documented, we give you the photos and measurements so you can ask your insurer to take another look. We don't negotiate with your insurer for you, and we never promise what an insurer will pay.
- The work. Our own crew does the repair or replacement, and we file the permit wherever the city requires one.
- Closeout. Many replacement-cost policies hold back part of the payment until the work is finished. We give you the final invoice and completion photos your insurer asks for.
If you file an insurance claim, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and a contractor may not waive, absorb or rebate it. We never will. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file; check your policy. We aren't public adjusters. We document the damage and build our scope from what we actually find.
Town of Flower Mound permits
The Town of Flower Mound's residential permit guidelines say that to have your roof replaced, a permit must be obtained, and that roof replacement or re-covering must comply with the Town's currently adopted codes. The Town's current building permit fee schedule lists a $220 reroof fee. We prepare and file the application for you and schedule the inspections.
The same guidelines require a building permit for patio covers, porches and other shade structures. If you're adding a standing seam porch or patio roof, not just replacing an existing one, that's its own permit, and we plan both together.
After a storm, we tarp right away to stop any water, then file the reroof permit and your HOA approval together so the replacement can start as soon as both are in.
Bigger homes, bigger claims
Many Flower Mound homes are large, steep, cut-up roofs with several pitches, valleys and dormers, and some have designer shingles, tile or cedar. That makes careful documentation matter more: we measure and photograph every slope, note the pitch and layers, and record the soft-metal damage that shows hail size and direction. If you're choosing a new roof, a storm replacement is the time to step up to a Class 4 shingle, designer shingles, or standing seam.
Replacing a storm-damaged roof in Flower Mound: your options
A storm replacement is the one time a lot of owners get to choose a better roof than the one the builder put on. Here's what we install:
| Option | Why owners pick it after a storm |
|---|---|
| Class 4 impact-rated shingles | The highest UL 2218 impact class, a familiar look most HOAs approve, and it may qualify for an insurer credit |
| Standing seam metal | Won't crack, curl or lose granules; hidden fasteners; 24 or 26 gauge panels formed on our own roll formers |
| Stone-coated steel and metal shingles | Steel underneath with a shake, shingle or tile look from the street |
| Designer shingles | Slate or shake looks on larger homes, Class 3 impact rating or better |
| R-panel or PBR | Shops, barns, carports and outbuildings that took hail or lost panels in the wind |
Every shingle roof we install is Class 3 impact-rated or better, with Class 4 available. No roof is hail-proof, and very large hail can dent steel, but metal usually keeps shedding water after storms that ruin shingles. More on metal in Flower Mound: metal roofing in Flower Mound and standing seam in Flower Mound.
Texas insurers must offer a premium credit for UL 2218 impact-rated roofs, but each company sets its own amount, and Class 4 earns the largest. We can't promise a discount; ask your insurer for their figure in writing. After a qualifying install we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you. See the Texas impact-resistant roof discount.
Replacement day
- Property protected: tarps over landscaping, and the driveway and pool covered as needed
- Tear-off down to the deck, with bad decking replaced and noted in your report
- Synthetic underlayment, ice and water protection in the valleys, and new flashings, vents and pipe boots
- The new roof installed by our own crew
- Magnet sweep for nails, final photos, and your workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job
When your shingle has been discontinued
On older roofs the original shingle is often discontinued, so a patch won't match. We can make a temporary repair to stop the leak and document the discontinued shingle with photos for your claim. Many newer policies exclude matching or replacement for discontinued shingles, so check your policy. We don't deal or negotiate with your insurer.
Who handles storm damage and roof replacement in Flower Mound?
Snow Roofing & Exteriors does. Here are the facts you can check before you let anyone on your roof:
- 75 years as a family roofing business, and 30 years in the business for owner Blake Snow, who is still on the roofs.
- Over $80 million in completed roofing projects, from small repairs to multi-million-dollar jobs.
- 5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport, Decatur and Rhome.
- Our own roll formers for standing seam and R-panel, in 24 or 26 gauge, with metal lead times that are typically 1 to 2 weeks.
- Our own crew, about 22 road miles (roughly 37 minutes) from Flower Mound at our Rhome office, doing the tear-off and the new roof.
- Snow Roofing & Exteriors is BBB A+ rated.
See also: our Flower Mound roofing page, metal roofing in Flower Mound, standing seam in Flower Mound, and storm damage in nearby Highland Village, Argyle and Lewisville.
Residential warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
