Hail history for Lubbock, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lubbock since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lubbock
- Last hail
- Sep 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 19
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 22 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 23, 2023
318 reports on 200 days since 1956 · #6 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Lubbock
- 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 Lubbock
The latest hail report in and around Lubbock is from September 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 19 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.50 in on June 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lubbock logged 102 reports on 74 hail days, about 5.1 reports a year. That is 9.3 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #6 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lubbock accounts for 47% of the 673 reports filed in Lubbock County.
11% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 23, 2023 near 3.59 SE Wolfforth.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (50) compared with 2006–2015 (52). The busiest year was 2001, with 28 reports on 10 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lubbock 5.1
- Lubbock County 10.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lubbock 74
- Lubbock County 119
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lubbock 11%
- Lubbock County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 16 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | 0.50 in | View |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 4.50 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | 4.50 insoftball | 3.59 SE Wolfforth | Lubbock | $50.0 million | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2015 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.58 E Woodrow | Lubbock | $200.0 million | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2001 | 4.50 insoftball | 4 SW New Deal | Lubbock | $30K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1970 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Lubbock | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 NW Woodrow | Lubbock | $100.0 million | 17:46 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 79 25%
- 1–2 in 203 64%
- 2 in + 35 11%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Reese Center | Lubbock | 23:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 6 E Wolfforth | Lubbock | 21:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Reese Vlg | Lubbock | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 E Wolfforth | Lubbock | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Reese Vlg | Lubbock | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE (Lbb)lubbock Intl Ar | Lubbock | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 E Wolfforth | Lubbock | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Lubbock | Lubbock | 03:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Lubbock | Lubbock | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ENE Reese Vlg | Lubbock | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 WNW Lubbock | Lubbock | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NNW Lubbock | Lubbock | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lubbock
Questions about hail in Lubbock
How often does it hail in Lubbock, Texas?
318 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lubbock since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.1 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lubbock?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lubbock?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 23, 2023 near 3.59 SE Wolfforth. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lubbock?
The most recent report in this data is from September 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lubbock had in the last five years?
19 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 22 reports. The most recent was September 15, 2026.
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.