Hail history for Lockney, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockney since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lockney
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 6, 1989
30 reports on 27 days since 1975 · #324 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Lockney
- 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 Lockney
The latest hail report in and around Lockney is from April 9, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 31, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lockney logged 8 reports on 8 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 #324 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lockney accounts for 11% of the 267 reports filed in Floyd County.
17% 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 June 6, 1989.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lockney 0.4
- Floyd County 4.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lockney 8
- Floyd County 65
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lockney 17%
- Floyd County 17%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1989 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Floyd | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lockney | Floyd | $300K | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1982 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Floyd | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | Aiken | Floyd | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1986 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Floyd | — | 14:39 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 3 10%
- 1–2 in 22 73%
- 2 in + 5 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockney | Floyd | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lockney | Floyd | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Lockney | Floyd | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lockney | Floyd | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockney | Floyd | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Aiken | Floyd | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockney | Floyd | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Lockney | Floyd | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Lockney | Floyd | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Lockney | Floyd | — | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lockney | Floyd | $10K | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockney | Floyd | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lockney
- Floydada 18 km · 56
- Seth Ward 25 km · 11
- Plainview 27 km · 69
- Petersburg 31 km · 28
- Hale Center 38 km · 18
- Kress 39 km · 24
- Silverton 41 km · 54
- Quitaque 45 km · 36
Questions about hail in Lockney
How often does it hail in Lockney, Texas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockney since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #324 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lockney?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lockney?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 6, 1989. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lockney?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lockney had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 9, 2023.
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.