Bexar County logged 173 hail reports of 1 inch or larger through mid-2026. South Central Texas sees severe spring storms that drive significant roof replacement volume. While the broader county is newer, many owner-occupied homes in the city of San Antonio have aging roofs. Here is the market by the numbers.
- Hail reports 1″+ in Bexar County, 2025
- 26
- Largest hail since 2021: Sayers, May 3, 2021
- 5.50″
- Owner-occupied homes in San Antonio built before 2000
- 73.6%
- Housing units in Bexar County
- 821K
Hail, year by year
Reports of hail 1 inch or larger across Bexar County.
| Year | Bexar: all / 1″+ / 2″+ · largest | Hail days |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 / 38 / 12 · 5.50″ May 3 | 7 |
| 2022 | 14 / 8 / 1 · 2.00″ Apr 12 | 4 |
| 2023 | 45 / 35 / 0 · 1.75″ Apr 28 | 7 |
| 2024 | 30 / 26 / 4 · 2.50″ Mar 21 | 5 |
| 2025 | 34 / 26 / 3 · 3.00″ May 26 | 6 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 0 / 0 / 0 | 0 |
The latest hail days
Recent dates when significant hail was reported in the area.
- Sep 11, 2026 · up to 2.50″5 reports, largest near Converse, Bexar County; 1 of them 2″+
- May 26, 2025 · up to 3.00″9 reports, largest near Helotes, Bexar County; 2 of them 2″+
- May 2, 2025 · 1.00″near Sat Twin Oaks Arpt, Bexar County
- Apr 30, 2025 · 1.00″near Sayers, Bexar County
How old the homes are
The city of San Antonio has an older housing stock, while the surrounding areas in the county are newer with more owner-occupied homes.
| Area | Housing units | Owner-occupied | Median year built (owners) | Owner homes built before 2000 | Built 2010+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San Antonio | 612,901 | 52.2% | 1982 | 73.6% | 10.1% |
| Bexar County | 820,780 | 58.8% | 1991 | 60.3% | 21.2% |
ZIP codes with the oldest owner-occupied homes
ZIPs with at least 3,000 homes and at least 60% owner-occupied, oldest first.
| ZIP | County | Housing units | Owner-occupied | Median year built (owners) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78210 | Bexar County | 14,354 | 60.8% | 1943 |
| 78225 | Bexar County | 5,471 | 64.8% | 1951 |
| 78237 | Bexar County | 13,144 | 61.3% | 1964 |
| 78211 | Bexar County | 10,490 | 60.9% | 1967 |
| 78221 | Bexar County | 15,141 | 70.2% | 1973 |
Texas rules every San Antonio roofer works under
- Never waive the deductible. Texas law makes it illegal for a contractor to offer to waive, rebate or absorb a policyholder’s deductible, with fines up to $2,000 and up to six months in jail.
- Put the deductible notice in the contract. A roofing contract of $1,000 or more paid by insurance must carry the statutory deductible notice in 12-point bold type.
- San Antonio needs a re-roof permit. The City of San Antonio Development Services Department requires building permits for residential reroofing projects.
- Claim deadlines depend on the policy. Deadlines for filing vary by insurance policy and some are one year; tell homeowners to read theirs and file early.
The market figures above are public records. Scout Data's roof lists are a separate product.
Frequently asked questions
How often does San Antonio get severe hail?
Nearly every spring. Bexar County regularly logs numerous reports of hail 1 inch or larger, making storm damage a consistent driver of roof replacements in the San Antonio area.
Which San Antonio ZIP codes have the oldest owner-occupied homes?
Among ZIP codes with at least 3,000 housing units and a 60% owner-occupied rate, 78210 and 78225 in Bexar County County feature owner-occupied homes with a median build year in the 1940s.
Can a Texas roofer pay the homeowner’s deductible?
No. Texas law makes it illegal for a contractor to offer to waive, rebate or absorb a policyholder’s deductible, with fines up to $2,000 and up to six months in jail.