Hail history for Lorena, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lorena since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lorena
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 16, 2023
26 reports on 21 days since 1973 · #385 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Lorena
- 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 Lorena
The latest hail report in and around Lorena is from May 19, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lorena logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 18% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #385 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lorena accounts for 5% of the 500 reports filed in McLennan County.
4% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 16, 2023 near 0.59 E Lorena.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lorena 0.7
- McLennan County 10.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lorena 9
- McLennan County 73
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lorena 4%
- McLennan County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 11, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 3.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.59 E Lorena | Mclennan | $40K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lorena | Mclennan | $30K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lorena | Mclennan | $5K | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lorena | Mclennan | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclennan | — | 17:00 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 11 42%
- 1–2 in 14 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 NE Lorena | Mclennan | — | 08:53 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.59 E Lorena | Mclennan | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Lorena | Mclennan | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Lorena | Mclennan | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Lorena | Mclennan | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.59 E Lorena | Mclennan | $40K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lorena | Mclennan | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NE Lorena | Mclennan | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lorena | Mclennan | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lorena | Mclennan | $30K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Lorena | Mclennan | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.34 ENE Lorena | Mclennan | — | 09:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lorena
Questions about hail in Lorena
How often does it hail in Lorena, Texas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lorena since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #385 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lorena?
Most reports come in May, March, February. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lorena?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 16, 2023 near 0.59 E Lorena. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lorena?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lorena had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 19, 2025.
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.