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Roof repair & replacement · Allen, Texas

Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Allen, TX

218 hail reports within 10 miles of Allen in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Allen, in Collin County — ZIPs 75013, 75002, counts 113,447 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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The Allen roofing picture in brief

Population (2025 est.)
113,447[2]+8.4% since 2020
County
Collin[2]
Land area
26.4 sq mi[3]
Population density
4,300 / sq mi[2][3]
Hail reports within 10 mi
218[1]2016–2025 · 183 at 1 inch or larger
Largest hail reported nearby
5.25″[1]Apr 11, 2016, 9.8 mi from city center
Months with the most hail reports
March and April[1]2016–2025
Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
80[1]peak 96 mph estimated · May 28, 2024
Median year homes were built
2003[4]the 4th-newest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
Median home value
$464,100[4]2020–2024
Detached single-family homes
73%[4]share of all housing units

What Allen's numbers say about roofing

Allen counts 113,447 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 8.4% since 2020[2]. The city spans 26.4 square miles at 4,300 residents per square mile (the 2nd densest) and sits entirely in Collin County, served by ZIP codes 75013, 75002[3].

With 218 hail reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025, roofs of every age take hits here — new architectural shingles beside twenty-year-old three-tabs, and hail doesn't check the install date.

Mail to Allen goes through 2 ZIP codes — 75013 (57% of the city's land), 75002 (43% of the city's land)[5].

The tracked suburbs closest by are Plano (5.8 mi SW), McKinney (6.5 mi N) and Frisco (9.2 mi W)[3].

Observers filed 218 hail reports within 10 miles of central Allen in 2016–2025, on 45 storm days across 10 years[1] — the 2nd-most of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; Plano (223), McKinney (169), and Frisco (212) for comparison. 183 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 82 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).

Biggest: 5.25-inch on Apr 11, 2016, 9.8 miles SE of the center. Latest: Nov 24, 2025, 0.88-inch[1]. Reports peak in March and April.

80 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 96 mph (estimated) on May 28, 2024[1]. 2 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].

Half of Allen's homes were built in 2003 or later[4] — the 4th-newest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Plano (1993), McKinney (2007), and Frisco (2009)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.

Median home value: $464,100 (the 5th-highest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover); 73% of housing is detached houses[4].

Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Allen stands out for the 2nd-most hail reports nearby (218)[1] and the 3rd-most damaging-wind reports nearby (80, tied with Carrollton)[1].

Hail reports within 10 miles of Allen, 2016–2025

N 5 mi10 mi
Largest reports
DateSizeDistance
Apr 11, 20165.25″9.8 mi
Mar 24, 20194.5″3.3 mi
Apr 11, 20164.25″9.4 mi
Apr 20, 20233″6.5 mi
Mar 24, 20193″3.9 mi
Each dot is one hail report, sized by hail diameter, placed relative to the city center. Rings: 5 and 10 miles.[1]

Allen storm calendar

Within 10 miles of Allen, 2016–2025: 218 hail reports, 80 damaging-wind reports, and 2 tornado reports[1]. Peak: 77% in March, April, and May. Busiest year 2016 (42). Busiest month March 2025 (27). Latest: hail report, Nov 24, 2025, 6.9 mi out.

JFMAMJJASOND2016201720182019202020212022202320242025Mar 2016: 17Apr 2016: 20May 2016: 4Jul 2016: 1Jan 2017: 3Feb 2017: 2Mar 2017: 19Apr 2017: 14Jul 2017: 2Jan 2018: 1Apr 2018: 22May 2018: 1Jun 2018: 4Aug 2018: 2Mar 2019: 24May 2019: 2Jun 2019: 7Oct 2019: 2Apr 2020: 1Aug 2020: 12Feb 2021: 3Mar 2021: 3Apr 2021: 7May 2021: 3Jun 2021: 3Nov 2021: 1Feb 2022: 5Mar 2022: 5May 2022: 9Jun 2022: 1Sep 2022: 2Oct 2022: 1Feb 2023: 1Mar 2023: 3Apr 2023: 7May 2023: 11Jun 2023: 5Mar 2024: 1May 2024: 23Sep 2024: 5Nov 2024: 2Mar 2025: 27Apr 2025: 1May 2025: 7Jun 2025: 1Aug 2025: 1Nov 2025: 2
Allen, 2016–2025
MonthHailDamaging windTornadoAll
Jan13–4
Feb101–11
Mar6830199
Apr666–72
May4515–60
Jun156–21
Jul–3–3
Aug411–15
Sep52–7
Oct1113
Nov32–5
Darker squares, more reports. NOAA Storm Events Database[1].

Finding roofing help around Allen

Requests go to Roof repair & replacement contractors serving the Allen area — ZIP codes 75013, 75002.

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Before you call: after a hail or wind storm

Whose roof is it? Allen homes by building type

Most Allen homes stand alone (73%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.

After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 4,374 of 39,094 housing units[4].

Allen's 39,094 housing units by building type, 2020–2024[4]
Building typeUnitsShareMargin of error
Detached house28,70173.4%±965
Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse)9142.3%±283
Duplex (2 units)5181.3%±255
3–4 units1780.5%±111
5–9 units8112.1%±257
10–19 units1,7004.3%±385
20–49 units1,6844.3%±587
50 or more units4,37411.2%±577
Mobile home2140.5%±185

Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.

The Allen numbers behind this page

Allen next to the typical covered suburb (median of 15)[1][4]
MeasureAllenMedian of 15Difference
Damaging-wind reports (10 mi)806020 more
Hail reports (10 mi)21816652 more
Built 2010 or later27%21%6 pts higher
Median home value$464,100$381,00022% higher
Owner-occupied69%62%8 pts higher
Detached single-family73%68%5 pts higher
Median year built200319976 years newer

Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs, from the same sources.

Allen beside its nearest neighbours[1][4][3]
CityHail reports ≤10 mi1 inch or largerLargestMedian year built
Allen2181835.25″2003
Plano 5.8 mi2231884.5″1993
McKinney 6.5 mi1691464.5″2007
Frisco 9.2 mi2121764.5″2009
Garland 13.9 mi1221005.25″1978
Carrollton 15.4 mi124973″1988
Most recent hail reports within 10 miles of Allen[1]
DateSizeWhere
Nov 24, 20250.88″6.6 mi N
Nov 24, 20250.75″6.9 mi NW
Jun 8, 20251″9.7 mi E
May 6, 20251.5″9.2 mi SE
May 6, 20251.25″8.3 mi SE
May 6, 20251″9.8 mi SE
Mar 29, 20251″7.3 mi W
Mar 29, 20251″9.6 mi W
Mar 29, 20251″4.2 mi NW
Mar 25, 20251.75″3.8 mi E
Most recent damaging-wind reports within 10 miles[1]
DateWindDistance
Aug 3, 202558 mph (est.)6.4 mi
May 26, 202564 mph (est.)1.9 mi
May 26, 202561 mph7.0 mi
May 26, 202568 mph7.0 mi
May 25, 202560 mph (est.)6.4 mi
Apr 23, 202559 mph (est.)9.6 mi
Hail reports near Allen by month, 2016–2025[1]
MonthReports
January1
February10
March68
April66
May45
June15
August4
September5
October1
November3
When Allen's 39,094 housing units were built[4]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later2,0855.3%±389
2010 to 20198,33521.3%±840
2000 to 200912,85932.9%±952
1990 to 19999,10723.3%±784
1980 to 19894,01410.3%±651
1970 to 19791,8824.8%±415
1960 to 19695361.4%±200
1950 to 1959860.2%±63
1940 to 1949660.2%±74
1939 or earlier1240.3%±155

ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.

ZIP code areas covering Allen[5]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of Allen's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
7501357%100%
7500243%30%

Allen roofing questions

How often does hail hit near Allen?

On 45 days in 2016–2025, in 10 different years[1].

When is hail season in Allen?

Nearby reports peak in March and April[1].

Which Allen areas do these roofers cover?

ZIP 75013 and 75002[5], Collin County. Close by: Plano (5.8 mi), McKinney (6.5 mi), and Frisco (9.2 mi)[3].

Storm disaster declarations for Collin County?

9 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4781, 2024), Severe Winter Storms (DR-4586, 2021), and Severe Winter Storm (EM-3554, 2021)[7].

My Allen home is fairly new — could the roof still be under warranty?

Possibly: 27% of Allen's housing units were built in 2010 or later[4], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.

Sources

  1. NOAA Storm Events Database
  2. Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
  3. Census Gazetteer 2025
  4. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
  5. Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
  6. NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
  7. OpenFEMA disaster declarations

Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.