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Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in League City, TX

28 hail reports within 10 miles of League City in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. League City, in Galveston County and Harris County — ZIPs 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565, counts 119,905 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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The League City roofing picture in brief

Population (2025 est.)
119,905[2]+4.9% since 2020
County
Galveston / Harris[2]city spans more than one county
Land area
51.4 sq mi[3]
Population density
2,335 / sq mi[2][3]
Hail reports within 10 mi
28[1]2016–2025 · 22 at 1 inch or larger
Largest hail reported nearby
2.75″[1]May 31, 2024, 2.0 mi from city center
Months with the most hail reports
May and January[1]2016–2025
Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
38[1]peak 83 mph measured · Apr 10, 2024
Median year homes were built
2003[4]the 2nd-newest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
Median home value
$360,000[4]2020–2024
Detached single-family homes
77%[4]share of all housing units

What League City's numbers say about roofing

League City counts 119,905 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.9% since 2020[2]. The city spans 51.4 square miles at 2,335 residents per square mile (the 5th densest) and spans Galveston County and Harris County, served by ZIP codes 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565[3].

With 28 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 League City goes through 4 ZIP codes — 77573 (58% of the city's land), 77511 (19% of the city's land), 77539 (14% of the city's land), 77565 (2% of the city's land)[5].

The closest tracked neighbours are Friendswood (5.6 mi W), Pasadena (11.7 mi N) and La Porte (12.8 mi N)[3].

Observers filed 28 hail reports within 10 miles of central League City in 2016–2025, on 11 storm days across 5 years[1] — the 2nd-most of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Friendswood (30), Pasadena (27), and La Porte (22) for comparison. 22 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 8 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).

Biggest: 2.75-inch on May 31, 2024, 2.0 miles SE of the center. Latest: May 31, 2024, 2.75-inch[1]. Reports peak in May and January.

38 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 83 mph (measured) on Apr 10, 2024[1]. 7 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].

Half of League City's homes were built in 2003 or later[4] — the 2nd-newest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Friendswood (1991), Pasadena (1977), and La Porte (1983)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.

Median home value: $360,000 (the 5th-highest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover); 77% of housing is detached houses[4].

Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, League City has the 2nd-most hail reports nearby (28)[1], the 2nd-most damaging-wind reports nearby (38, tied with Pearland)[1], and the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2003, tied with Pearland and Katy)[4].

Hail reports within 10 miles of League City, 2016–2025

N 5 mi10 mi
Largest reports
DateSizeDistance
May 31, 20242.75″2.0 mi
May 31, 20242″2.4 mi
May 31, 20242″3.5 mi
May 31, 20241.75″1.3 mi
May 28, 20241.75″5.0 mi
Each dot is one hail report, sized by hail diameter, placed relative to the city center. Rings: 5 and 10 miles.[1]

League City storm calendar

Within 10 miles of League City, 2016–2025: 28 hail reports, 38 damaging-wind reports, and 7 tornado reports[1]. Peak: spread out; January, April, and May held 59%. Busiest year 2024 (23). Busiest month May 2024 (15). Latest: damaging-wind report, May 27, 2025, 3.7 mi out.

JFMAMJJASOND2016201720182019202020212022202320242025Jan 2016: 1Apr 2016: 4Jun 2016: 1Feb 2017: 1Mar 2017: 1Aug 2017: 2Oct 2017: 2Mar 2018: 2Jun 2018: 1Oct 2018: 3Dec 2018: 1Jan 2019: 1Feb 2019: 2Apr 2019: 1May 2019: 6Jul 2019: 3Jan 2020: 1Jan 2021: 2May 2021: 1Mar 2022: 1Oct 2022: 2Jan 2023: 2May 2023: 2Jun 2023: 4Sep 2023: 1Apr 2024: 6May 2024: 15Dec 2024: 2Mar 2025: 1May 2025: 1
League City, 2016–2025
MonthHailDamaging windTornadoAll
Jan34–7
Feb21–3
Mar–415
Apr37111
May168125
Jun24–6
Jul21–3
Aug––22
Sep–1–1
Oct–617
Dec–213
Darker squares, more reports. NOAA Storm Events Database[1].

Get roofing help in League City

Requests go to Roof repair & replacement contractors serving the League City area — ZIP codes 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565.

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Whose roof is it? League City homes by building type

Most League City homes stand alone (77%[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: 3,651 of 44,942 housing units[4].

League City's 44,942 housing units by building type, 2020–2024[4]
Building typeUnitsShareMargin of error
Detached house34,67177.1%±842
Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse)8922.0%±230
Duplex (2 units)570.1%±66
3–4 units6991.6%±276
5–9 units9402.1%±296
10–19 units2,0584.6%±508
20–49 units1,3803.1%±425
50 or more units3,6518.1%±557
Mobile home5711.3%±234
Boat, RV, van, etc.230.1%±30

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

The data underneath this League City page

League City against the typical suburb we cover (median of 15)[1][4]
MeasureLeague CityMedian of 15Difference
Hail reports (10 mi)281513 more
Damaging-wind reports (10 mi)382612 more
Built 2010 or later27%19%8 pts higher
Owner-occupied75%57%18 pts higher
Median home value$360,000$311,40016% higher
Detached single-family77%69%9 pts higher
Median year built2003199310 years newer

Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Houston-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.

How League City compares with its nearest neighbours[1][4][3]
CityHail reports ≤10 mi1 inch or largerLargestMedian year built
League City28222.75″2003
Friendswood 5.6 mi30222.75″1991
Pasadena 11.7 mi27241.75″1977
La Porte 12.8 mi22201.75″1983
Texas City 13.6 mi421″1984
Pearland 13.6 mi17131.75″2003
Most recent hail reports within 10 miles of League City[1]
DateSizeWhere
May 31, 20242.75″2.0 mi SE
May 31, 20241″3.5 mi S
May 31, 20242″3.5 mi S
May 31, 20241.75″1.3 mi NE
May 31, 20242″2.4 mi SE
May 28, 20241″5.3 mi NW
May 28, 20241″4.2 mi N
May 28, 20241.75″6.3 mi N
May 28, 20241.75″5.0 mi N
May 28, 20241″3.5 mi N
Most recent damaging-wind reports within 10 miles[1]
DateWindDistance
May 27, 202558 mph (est.)3.7 mi
Mar 24, 202561 mph8.1 mi
Dec 28, 202466 mph4.4 mi
May 28, 202460 mph (est.)0.9 mi
May 28, 202459 mph (est.)5.0 mi
May 28, 202466 mph8.1 mi
Hail reports near League City by month, 2016–2025[1]
MonthReports
January3
February2
April3
May16
June2
July2
When League City's 44,942 housing units were built[4]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later9702.2%±276
2010 to 201911,34325.2%±795
2000 to 200913,74930.6%±1,027
1990 to 19997,34916.4%±623
1980 to 19895,25211.7%±621
1970 to 19793,5597.9%±551
1960 to 19691,7633.9%±570
1950 to 19594321.0%±161
1940 to 19491660.4%±114
1939 or earlier3590.8%±183

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

ZIP code areas covering League City[5]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of League City's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
7757358%100%
7751119%6%
7753914%15%
775652%26%

Common League City roofing questions

How often does hail hit near League City?

On 11 days in 2016–2025, in 5 different years[1].

When is hail season in League City?

Nearby reports peak in May and January[1].

Which League City areas do these roofers cover?

ZIP 77573, 77511, 77539, and 77565[5], Galveston County. Close by: Friendswood (5.6 mi), Pasadena (11.7 mi), and La Porte (12.8 mi)[3].

Storm disaster declarations for Galveston County?

18 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Hurricane Beryl (DR-4798, 2024), Severe Winter Storms (DR-4586, 2021), and Severe Winter Storm (EM-3554, 2021)[7].

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

Possibly: 27% of League City's housing units were built in 2010 or later[4], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-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.