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Severe Weather

Tornadoes are a real seasonal threat in Rockwall County

Rockwall County sits in North Texas where spring and fall storms bring real tornado and large hail risks that homeowners should plan for.

Rockwall County Home & Property

The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth tracks tornado history for Rockwall County back to 1880. Spring months — particularly April and May — see the most tornado activity in North Texas. Late afternoon and early evening are the peak hours. Nighttime tornadoes do happen too.

Hailstorms are also common. The DFW area often sees large hail, and Rockwall County is no different. Hail is one of the top causes of homeowner insurance claims in North Texas.

If you own a home here, check your homeowner's insurance. Make sure it covers hail and tornado damage at full replacement cost. The NWS Fort Worth office publishes tornado history data for Rockwall County. The county's emergency management page also has local tornado information.

Source to confirm: NWS Fort Worth — Rockwall County Tornado Climatology

More Rockwall County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Rockwall County

Rockwall County splits property tax duties between two separate offices, and knowing which does what saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption cuts your school tax bill in Rockwall County

Texas law requires every school district to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their home's appraised value, which directly lowers your tax bill.

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Senior & Disability Exemption

Extra homestead exemption for seniors and disabled homeowners in Rockwall

Homeowners aged 65 or older, or those with a qualifying disability, get an extra $60,000 off their home's school district appraised value.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can lower taxes on rural land in Rockwall County

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify to be taxed on its farm productivity value instead of its market value, which is often much lower.

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