Baccaro Roofing GuideWeslaco Flood & Evacuation: Your Roof After
What happened in Weslaco
On the night of Sunday, June 15, the rain came fast and it came hard. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez urged residents in low-lying areas to leave their homes ahead of the heaviest overnight rain, and Fire Chief Antonio Lopez warned that 10 or more inches could leave three to four feet of water standing in the most vulnerable neighborhoods. The message from City Hall was blunt. As local news reported it, residents were told to prepare for the worst and evacuate.
The storm delivered. Weslaco took the most flood damage anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley. Roughly six to seven inches of rain fell on the city, and some streets sat waist-deep in water by morning. First responders carried out high-water rescues in north Weslaco, pulling out elderly residents and pets with help from neighbors, while faith-based organizations stepped up with shelter and transportation. By Monday, the city had started drying out and cleaning up, helped in part by newly built detention ponds that held back some of the water.
This was not an ordinary rain event. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez and Progreso Mayor Hugo Gamboa each signed local disaster declarations, and the eastbound I-2 frontage road between Westgate Drive and FM 88 (Texas Boulevard) closed because of flooding. You can read the details on the disaster declarations in Weslaco and Progreso. Governor Greg Abbott went on to include all four Rio Grande Valley counties in a disaster declaration. The National Weather Service had the RGV under a Flood Watch with a Moderate, Level 3 of 4, flash-flood risk, driven by slow-moving thunderstorms fed by tropical moisture.
Coming home to roof damage after a flood
When the water finally drops and you are allowed back inside, your eyes go straight to the floors, the furniture, the things you can see at ground level. That is natural. But a storm that drops this much rain this fast almost always works on your roof too, and roof damage is the part people miss until it turns into a much bigger, more expensive problem weeks later.
Here is what to look for after a flood event like this one.
- Wind-blown or lifted shingles. The same fast-moving storms that flooded the streets carried gusts that can loosen, curl, or tear shingles. Check for shingles in the yard, bald spots on the roof, and granules collecting at the bottom of downspouts.
- Saturated or soft decking. When water gets under the shingles, the wood decking underneath can soak through and start to sag. From the ground you may notice dips or uneven lines along the roof plane.
- Ceiling stains and discoloration. Brown rings, yellowing, or fresh water spots on ceilings and along the tops of interior walls are a clear sign water has found a path in.
- Attic moisture and the start of mold. Climb up and look at the underside of the roof deck with a flashlight. Damp insulation, a musty smell, or dark spotting means moisture is sitting where it should not be.
- Ponding on low-slope sections. Flat and low-slope roofs over patios, additions, and porches hold water after a storm. Standing water that does not drain within a day or two is a warning sign worth taking seriously.
If you spot any of these, do not wait for the next rain to confirm it. Getting eyes on the problem early is what keeps a small repair from becoming a tear-off.
Documenting your insurance claim the right way
After a federally recognized disaster, insurance becomes part of the story for a lot of Valley families, and how you document things in the first days matters. Baccaro Roofing offers a free assessment with full photo documentation of your roof's condition. We put it all on paper so you have a clear, dated record of what the storm did.
When you are ready to file, we meet your adjuster on-site and walk the roof with them, pointing out the damage we found so nothing gets overlooked. Throughout the whole process, the claim stays in your name and in your control. Our job is to document honestly, communicate clearly, and make sure the work that needs doing is the work that gets seen.
How Baccaro's free inspection and emergency response works
It starts with a phone call to (956) 600-0501. From there, the process is simple and there is never any pressure.
- Free, no-obligation inspection. We come out, get up on the roof, and give you a straight answer about what we find. If your roof is fine, we tell you it is fine. The inspection costs you nothing, ever.
- Photo documentation you keep. You get clear pictures of every issue, so you are never asked to take our word for it.
- Emergency response for active leaks. If water is coming in right now, we move fast to tarp, dry in, and stop the damage before your next storm. Then we plan the permanent repair.
- Quality materials, installed right. Baccaro installs GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed product lines, so the fix on your home is built to last through the next RGV summer and the next storm season.
Ronnie Baccaro runs this company himself. When you call, you are talking to the people who will actually be on your roof.
Why a local owner-operated crew beats out-of-town storm chasers
Every time a disaster gets declared in the Valley, the storm chasers roll in. Out-of-state trucks, door-to-door pitches, big promises, and a contract they want signed before you have had time to think. A few weeks later, when something goes wrong, they are three states away and the phone number does not work.
Baccaro Roofing is the opposite of that. We are owner-operated by Ronnie Baccaro, based right here at 4305 N 10th St in McAllen, with more than five years and over 500 completed projects across the Rio Grande Valley. We have a 5.0-star rating across 20 Google reviews, earned one neighbor at a time. When the next storm rolls through, we are still here, and so is our phone number.
After a flood like the one Weslaco just lived through, that matters. You want a crew that knows Valley roofs, Valley weather, and Valley homes, and that will stand behind the work long after the news trucks have left.
If you are in Weslaco or anywhere in the RGV and the storm left questions about your roof, call Baccaro Roofing at (956) 600-0501 for a free, no-obligation inspection. Whether you need Weslaco roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency roof repair, help with an insurance claim, or McAllen roof repair, we are ready when you are.
Frequently asked questions
Is the roof inspection really free after the Weslaco flood?
Yes. Baccaro Roofing offers free, no-obligation inspections, always. We come out, get on the roof, document what we find with photos, and give you an honest answer. There is no charge and no pressure to move forward.
Do I need to wait until it rains again to know if my roof is damaged?
No, and you should not wait. Hidden damage like saturated decking, lifted shingles, or attic moisture often does not show up as an active leak until the next storm forces water through. An early inspection catches the problem while it is still a small, affordable repair.
Can Baccaro help with my insurance claim after the disaster declaration?
Yes. We provide a free assessment with photo documentation and meet your adjuster on-site to walk the roof together. The claim stays in your name and in your control from start to finish.
Why should I choose a local roofer instead of one of the storm-chasing crews going door to door?
Because we are still here after the storm. Baccaro Roofing is owner-operated by Ronnie Baccaro, based in McAllen, with more than five years and over 500 RGV projects behind us. Out-of-town crews disappear; we answer the phone.