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Hail history for Wolfforth, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jun 23, 2023
Hail days since 200687
Days with hail 1 inch or larger69
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wolfforth on 87 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 23, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Wolfforth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 15, 20261 in
quarter
Reese Center
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wolfforth
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 20260.5 in
marble
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wolfforth
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter
Reese Vlg
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 20260.75 in
penny
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261 in
quarter
Reese Vlg
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Wolfforth
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 20250.75 in
penny
Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter
Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20252 in
hen egg
Ropesville, Lubbock, Wolfforth
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20252.5 in
tennis ball
Carlisle
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20250.75 in
penny
Lubbock
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20252 in
hen egg
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Lubbock Airpark
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Wolfforth
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Wolfforth
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wolfforth
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 Wolfforth by year

06707308709310111512113214615316317418919720221322223524925526

When hail season peaks near Wolfforth

Of the 87 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (36) and June (23).

JanFeb9Mar10Apr36May23Jun3Jul2Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wolfforth

Jun 23, 2023 · 4.5 in (softball) · Wolfforth (3 mi from Wolfforth)

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 Wolfforth)

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 (9 mi from Wolfforth)

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

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

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.

May 6, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lubbock (10 mi from Wolfforth)

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 Wolfforth

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2025EF2Smyer
9 mi from Wolfforth
2.2 mi long, 968 yd wide
Jun 5, 2025EF2Reese AFB Lubbo
7 mi from Wolfforth
1.0 mi long, 968 yd wide
Jun 5, 2025EF1Reese AFB Lubbo
7 mi from Wolfforth
2.6 mi long, 792 yd wide
May 17, 2021EF?Smyer
8 mi from Wolfforth
0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 2, 2018EF?Lubbock Airpark
8 mi from Wolfforth
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF0Wolfforth
2 mi from Wolfforth
0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 30, 2013EF0Woodrow
10 mi from Wolfforth
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF0Wolfforth
3 mi from Wolfforth
0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Aug 26, 2009EF0Lubbock
9 mi from Wolfforth
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 2, 2007EF0New Home
10 mi from Wolfforth
0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2007EF0Lubbock
8 mi from Wolfforth
0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 25, 2007EF0Lubbock
9 mi from Wolfforth
2.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wolfforth

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wolfforth since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 7, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedReese Center
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 15, 202671 mph, measuredWolfforth, Lubbock
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedWolfforth
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202658 mph, measuredReese Center, Wolfforth
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202665 mph, measuredLubbock
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202662 mph, measuredWolfforth
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202668 mph, measuredReese AFB, Wolfforth
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events + NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, measuredReese AFB, Wolfforth
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202664 mph, estimatedRopesville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202671 mph, measuredReese AFB
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 Wolfforth; 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 Wolfforth.

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