Hail History

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Hail history for Lubbock, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jun 23, 2023
Hail days since 200675
Days with hail 1 inch or larger57
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles98

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lubbock on 75 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 23, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Lubbock ranks #34 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lubbock

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 15, 20261 in
quarter
Reese Center
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Lubbock
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 20260.5 in
marble
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lubbock
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter
Reese Vlg
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 20260.75 in
penny
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261 in
quarter
Reese Vlg
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 20261 in
quarter
Lubbock Intl. Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 20250.75 in
penny
Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter
Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20252 in
hen egg
Lubbock, Reese Vlg
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20252.5 in
tennis ball
Carlisle
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20250.88 in
nickel
Posey, Lubbock
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Lubbock
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Lubbock Airpark
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lubbock
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 Lubbock by year

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When hail season peaks near Lubbock

Of the 75 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (32) and June (21).

JanFeb6Mar8Apr32May21Jun3Jul2Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lubbock

May 8, 2015 · 4.5 in (softball) · Woodrow (9 mi from Lubbock)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell storm erupted near Ropesville in extreme instability and went on to produce a significant hail swath across south-central and southeast Lubbock County where giant hail to softball size occurred in Slaton. Damage to homes, businesses, vehicles, and wheat crops was common from two miles east of Woodrow to Ransom Canyon. In addition to the hail, strong rear flank downdraft winds picked up gravel in Slaton and blew out dozens of windows in cars and buildings. Combined damage estimates would likely reach $300M.

Jun 23, 2023 · 4.5 in (softball) · Wolfforth (10 mi from Lubbock)

National Weather Service description (English): A large swath of giant hail occurred over an extensive portion of the city of Lubbock causing widespread damage to roofs and vehicles. The largest hailstone observed was 4.50 inches in diameter.

May 19, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Slide (8 mi from Lubbock)

National Weather Service description (English): A pair of nearly stationary supercell storms inflicted heavy tolls on thousands of residents across South Lubbock. The largest hail from tennis ball to just over baseball size occurred along a swath from near Quaker Avenue and 130th Street to Slide Avenue and 122nd Street. On both sides of this line and extending outwards for a few miles, hail from quarter size to golf ball size was common. With very little storm movement, large hail fell for up to 15 minutes at some locations causing even greater damage. In Lubbock's Vintage Township alone, it was estimated that every home would require a new roof. Preliminary insurance data indicated approximately 4000 auto claims were filed, with an estim

May 20, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Woodrow (7 mi from Lubbock)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm developed along an outflow boundary in Lynn County and rapidly grew into a severe supercell thunderstorm as it moved northward toward the city of Lubbock. This storm quickly began to rotate anticyclonically as it moved into the southern portion of Lubbock County. As the storm entered the southern portion of the city of Lubbock numerous reports were initially received of hail up to baseball size. The largest hail stone reported was three inches in diameter. The storm continued to move northward through the central part of the city producing hail up to tennis ball size. The swath of giant hail ended around Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport at 1819 CST. While this initi

May 6, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lubbock (3 mi from Lubbock)

National Weather Service description (English): Local broadcast media meteorologists reported baseball size hail near the intersection of South Loop 289 and U.S. Highway 87 in south Lubbock. Some vehicles were reportedly damaged.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lubbock

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2018EF?Lubbock Airpark
8 mi from Lubbock
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 1, 2013EF0Lubbock Intl. Airport
6 mi from Lubbock
0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 1, 2013EF0Lubbock Intl. Airport
7 mi from Lubbock
0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 30, 2013EF0Woodrow
9 mi from Lubbock
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF0Wolfforth
8 mi from Lubbock
0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Aug 26, 2009EF0Lubbock
3 mi from Lubbock
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 14, 2008EF0Lubbock
3 mi from Lubbock
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 27, 2007EF0Broadview
6 mi from Lubbock
1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2007EF0Lubbock
2 mi from Lubbock
0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 17, 2007EF0Lubbock Intl. Airport
7 mi from Lubbock
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 25, 2007EF0Lubbock
6 mi from Lubbock
2.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 25, 2007EF0Lubbock
7 mi from Lubbock
2.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lubbock

98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lubbock since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 15, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 202664 mph, measuredLubbock, Lubbock Int. Airpo
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedWolfforth
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202665 mph, measuredLubbock
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202671 mph, measuredLubbock Intl. Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202669 mph, measuredLubbock Intl. Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202664 mph, estimatedWoodrow
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202667 mph, measuredLubbock Intl. Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 20, 202567 mph, measuredLubbock Intl. Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202577 mph, measuredWoodrow
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202559 mph, measuredLubbock Intl. Airport
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 Lubbock; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lubbock.

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