Hail history for Lockett, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockett since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lockett
- Last hail
- May 16, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 7, 2020
26 reports on 23 days since 1961 · #384 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Lockett
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Lockett
The latest hail report in and around Lockett is from May 16, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 16, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lockett logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #384 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lockett accounts for 8% of the 318 reports filed in Wilbarger County.
15% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 7, 2020 near 3.09 SW Lockett.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lockett 0.4
- Wilbarger County 5.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lockett 7
- Wilbarger County 51
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lockett 15%
- Wilbarger County 10%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.09 SW Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.57 W Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Wilbarger | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1961 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wilbarger | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wilbarger | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 38%
- 1–2 in 12 46%
- 2 in + 4 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.68 WSW Lockett | Wilbarger | 02:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.09 SW Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.57 W Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockett | Wilbarger | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.7 WSW Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Lockett | Wilbarger | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Lockett | Wilbarger | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Lockett | Wilbarger | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Lockett | Wilbarger | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Lockett | Wilbarger | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SW Vernon | Wilbarger | 17:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lockett
Questions about hail in Lockett
How often does it hail in Lockett, Texas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockett since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #384 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lockett?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lockett?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 7, 2020 near 3.09 SW Lockett. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lockett?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lockett had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 16, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.