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Hail history for Wolfforth, TX
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
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Reese Center 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wolfforth |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Wolfforth 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Reese Vlg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Wolfforth 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Reese Vlg 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Wolfforth 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Lubbock 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lubbock 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Ropesville, Lubbock, Wolfforth 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Carlisle 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Wolfforth |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Lubbock 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wolfforth |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Wolfforth 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Wolfforth |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lubbock Airpark 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Wolfforth |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Wolfforth 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wolfforth |
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
When hail season peaks near Wolfforth
Of the 87 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (36) and June (23).
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 estimMay 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 initiOct 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
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | EF2 | Smyer 9 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 5, 2025 | EF2 | Reese AFB Lubbo 7 mi from Wolfforth |
| Jun 5, 2025 | EF1 | Reese AFB Lubbo 7 mi from Wolfforth |
| May 17, 2021 | EF? | Smyer 8 mi from Wolfforth |
| Sep 2, 2018 | EF? | Lubbock Airpark 8 mi from Wolfforth |
| Aug 7, 2013 | EF0 | Wolfforth 2 mi from Wolfforth |
| Apr 30, 2013 | EF0 | Woodrow 10 mi from Wolfforth |
| Aug 25, 2011 | EF0 | Wolfforth 3 mi from Wolfforth |
| Aug 26, 2009 | EF0 | Lubbock 9 mi from Wolfforth |
| Aug 2, 2007 | EF0 | New Home 10 mi from Wolfforth |
| Apr 17, 2007 | EF0 | Lubbock 8 mi from Wolfforth |
| Mar 25, 2007 | EF0 | Lubbock 9 mi from Wolfforth |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Reese Center 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Wolfforth, Lubbock 4 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Wolfforth 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Reese Center, Wolfforth 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Lubbock 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Wolfforth 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Reese AFB, Wolfforth 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Reese AFB, Wolfforth 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Ropesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Reese AFB 1 wind report |
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.
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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 Wolfforth.
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