Hail History

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Hail history for Shallowater, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jun 17, 2013
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles78

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shallowater on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 17, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Shallowater

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 15, 20261 in
quarter		Reese Center
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Shallowater		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Reese Vlg
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261 in
quarter		Reese Vlg
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter		Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20252 in
hen egg		Lubbock, Reese Vlg, New Deal
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Carlisle, Shallowater
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20250.75 in
penny		Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Shallowater
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Shallowater		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Roundup
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Shallowater		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 Shallowater by year

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When hail season peaks near Shallowater

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and June (15).

JanFeb3Mar4Apr21May15Jun2JulAug5Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Shallowater

Jun 17, 2013 · 4.5 in (softball) · New Deal (10 mi from Shallowater)

National Weather Service description (English): A hailswath consisting of large to occasionally giant hail accompanied a slow-moving supercell from near New Deal southward to east Lubbock and to Highway 84 near Loop 289. Initially, baseball size hail was observed on FM Road 1294 one mile east of Interstate 27 near New Deal. The largest hail of approximately softball size fell in northeast Lubbock along East 13th Street around 5:15 pm CST. As this supercell continued southward, the large hail diminished to golf ball and then quarter size. Fortunately, the majority of the large hail fell over sparsely populated sections of east Lubbock; however, vehicles traveling along the east end of Loop 289 did suffer various degrees of body and glass d

Oct 4, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Reese Vlg (7 mi from Shallowater)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports were received of a large swath of hail from a supercell thunderstorm that moved east over central Lubbock County. The swath of hail began just east of the Lubbock/Hockley County line along Texas Highway 114 and tracked eastward to east Loop 289 on the northeast side of Lubbock. Hail ranged in size from quarters to as large as three inches in diameter.

Mar 19, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shallowater (2 mi from Shallowater)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported baseball size hail just east of Shallowater shortly before 20:00 CST. One residence suffered damage when a skylight was broken by the hail. Damage to several roofs was additionally reported.

May 23, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shallowater (4 mi from Shallowater)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail was reported with hail sizes ranging from golf ball up to baseball. No damage was reported.

May 23, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shallowater (4 mi from Shallowater)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports were received of a swath of hail from north of Shallowater westward to the Lubbock/Hockley County line. Hail ranged in size from quarters to as large as baseballs. Multiple vehicles were reported as damaged along US Highway 84.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shallowater

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2025EF1Smyer
9 mi from Shallowater		3.6 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jun 5, 2025EF2Smyer
8 mi from Shallowater		2.2 mi long, 968 yd wide
Jun 5, 2025EF2Reese AFB Lubbo
8 mi from Shallowater		1.0 mi long, 968 yd wide
Jun 5, 2025EF1Reese AFB Lubbo
7 mi from Shallowater		2.6 mi long, 792 yd wide
Mar 12, 2021EF?Caldwell
5 mi from Shallowater		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 1, 2013EF0Lubbock Intl. Airport
10 mi from Shallowater		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 1, 2013EF0Lubbock Intl. Airport
10 mi from Shallowater		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 26, 2009EF0Lubbock
9 mi from Shallowater		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 16, 2009EF1Shallowater Airport
5 mi from Shallowater		6.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 16, 2009EF1Countyline
10 mi from Shallowater		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 27, 2007EF0Broadview
7 mi from Shallowater		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2007EF0Shallowater
5 mi from Shallowater		2.5 mi long, 70 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shallowater

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shallowater since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Jun 4, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedReese Center
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 15, 202664 mph, measuredLubbock
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202658 mph, measuredReese Center
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202668 mph, measuredReese AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202660 mph, measuredReese AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202661 mph, measuredShallowater
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202671 mph, measuredReese AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202658 mph, measuredReese AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202661 mph, measuredReese AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202658 mph, measuredShallowater
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 Shallowater; 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 Shallowater.

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