Hail history for Robert Lee, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Robert Lee since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Robert Lee
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 31, 2005
40 reports on 32 days since 1960 · #216 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Robert Lee
- 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 Robert Lee
The latest hail report in and around Robert Lee is from May 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on January 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Robert Lee logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 27% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #216 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Robert Lee accounts for 23% of the 173 reports filed in Coke County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 31, 2005 near 4 E Noodle.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2005, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Robert Lee 0.7
- Coke County 3.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Robert Lee 11
- Coke County 44
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Robert Lee 5%
- Coke 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 E Noodle | Jones | $15K | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 W Sanco | Coke | $8K | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Robert Lee | Coke | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 SE Robert Lee | Coke | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.89 ESE Robert Lee | Coke | $30K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 38%
- 1–2 in 23 57%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Robert Lee | Coke | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Robert Lee | Coke | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Robert Lee | Coke | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 N Robert Lee | Coke | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Robert Lee | Coke | — | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Robert Lee | Coke | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Robert Lee | Coke | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Robert Lee | Coke | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 SE Robert Lee | Coke | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.01 ESE Robert Lee | Coke | — | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Robert Lee | Coke | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.89 ESE Robert Lee | Coke | $30K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Robert Lee
- Bronte 18 km · 32
- Blackwell 26 km · 26
- Grape Creek 35 km · 42
- Carlsbad 35 km · 23
- Wingate 40 km · 32
- Miles 43 km · 27
- Sterling City 48 km · 46
- Winters 50 km · 43
Questions about hail in Robert Lee
How often does it hail in Robert Lee, Texas?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Robert Lee since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #216 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Robert Lee?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Robert Lee?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 31, 2005 near 4 E Noodle. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Robert Lee?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 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 Robert Lee had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 10, 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.