Hail history for Slaton, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 8, 2015

Hail days since 200630

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles31

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Slaton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 8, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Slaton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 22, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Slaton 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Slaton	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	1 in quarter	Wilson 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Slaton	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 2025	2.25 in	Acuff 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Slaton	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Posey, Slaton 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Slaton	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 Slaton by year

When hail season peaks near Slaton

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (8).

Largest hail storms near Slaton

May 8, 2015 · 4.5 in (softball) · Woodrow (10 mi from Slaton)

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.

May 19, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Slaton (1 mi from Slaton)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large hail from golf ball size to at times baseballs accompanied a stationary supercell thunderstorm in southeast Lubbock County. Photos from residents in Slaton indicated sporadic damage to some vehicles, with unknown damage elsewhere along the hail's footprint.

Jun 24, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Slaton Muni Airport (3 mi from Slaton)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter at the Slaton Municipal Airport reported baseball size hail. This hail was from one of several severe thunderstorms that developed off of the outflow of the initial thunderstorm in southwestern Lubbock County.

Jun 17, 2013 · 2.25 in · Wilson (10 mi from Slaton)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter measured 2.25 inch diameter hail about five miles northwest of Wilson. No known damage accompanied the hail.

Jun 5, 2025 · 2.25 in · Acuff (8 mi from Slaton)

National Weather Service description (English): A report was received of hail measuring 2.25 inches in diameter northeast of Ransom Canyon. Additionally, a report was received of damage to west facing windows to a structure along County Road 7120 east of Ransom Canyon. No damage was reported at the time.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Slaton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 27, 2007	EF0	Slaton 2 mi from Slaton	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2007	EF0	Slaton 2 mi from Slaton	1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Slaton

31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Slaton since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 110 mph on Jun 25, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	60 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 2026	110 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2026	63 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Woodrow 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 13, 2026	64 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Slaton Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 2025	86 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 2022	64 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2022	68 mph, measured	Slaton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2021	76 mph, measured	Slaton 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 Slaton; 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 Slaton.

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