Hail History

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Hail history for Levelland, TX

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Apr 29, 2012
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles50

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Levelland on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Levelland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 13, 20260.25 in
pea		Levelland
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Levelland		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 20262.75 in
baseball		Levelland, Whitharral
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Levelland		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20261 in
quarter		Levelland
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Levelland		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20261 in
quarter		Levelland
1 hail report · closest near the center of Levelland		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Levelland
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Levelland		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Levelland Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Levelland		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Levelland by year

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When hail season peaks near Levelland

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (9).

JanFeb3Mar1Apr15May9Jun1Jul2AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Levelland

Apr 29, 2012 · 4.5 in (softball) · Whitharral (7 mi from Levelland)

National Weather Service description (English): An intense supercell produced a swath of significant hail from just north of Levelland southeast to north of Ropesville. Although most hail reports in this swath were baseball size or smaller, hail as large as softballs was observed near Smyer. An unknown amount of damage occurred to property in this hailswath.

May 1, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Levelland (1 mi from Levelland)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports were received of hail ranging from ping pong ball size to baseball size in and around Levelland. Extensive damage occurred in Levelland from this hail, primarily from shattered glass.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Levelland (0 mi from Levelland)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large severe hail affected the city of Levelland from 1918 CST through 1923 CST. Hail ranged in size from tennis balls to baseballs.

Jun 2, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Levelland (2 mi from Levelland)

National Weather Service description (English): A rapidly developing supercell produced tennis ball size hail along U.S. Highway 385 just north of Levelland. Some damage to vehicles was reported.

May 17, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Smyer (10 mi from Levelland)

National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser reported hail up to tennis ball size southwest of Smyer. No damage was reported.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Levelland

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2025EF2Whitharral
8 mi from Levelland		8.8 mi long, 1,936 yd wide
May 23, 2022EF2Coble
10 mi from Levelland		7.5 mi long, 1,420 yd wide
Jun 27, 2021EF?Opdyke
5 mi from Levelland		0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 2, 2007EF0Levelland
1 mi from Levelland		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Levelland

50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Levelland since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 4, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 26, 202660 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202664 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202670 mph, estimatedLevelland, Levelland Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202660 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 20, 202560 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202563 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202567 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202559 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202481 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202462 mph, measuredLevelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Levelland; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Levelland.

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