Hail history for Spade, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spade since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spade
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 22, 2025
11 reports on 11 days since 1992 · #801 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Spade
- 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 Spade
The latest hail report in and around Spade is from September 21, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spade logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #801 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spade accounts for 4% of the 249 reports filed in Lamb County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 22, 2025 near 1.3 WNW Spade.
The busiest year was 2003, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spade 0.3
- Lamb County 3.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spade 5
- Lamb County 58
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spade 0%
- Lamb County 14%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 WNW Spade | Lamb | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Spade | Lamb | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Spade | Lamb | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brownfield | Terry | $100K | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Spade | Lamb | — | 20:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 9 82%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Spade | Lamb | — | 20:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 WNW Spade | Lamb | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Spade | Lamb | — | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Spade | Lamb | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Spade | Lamb | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Spade | Lamb | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brownfield | Terry | $100K | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Spade | Lamb | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Spade | Lamb | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lamb | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lamb | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spade
- Anton 13 km · 29
- Littlefield 17 km · 52
- Whitharral 26 km · 18
- Amherst 26 km · 10
- Olton 28 km · 33
- Abernathy 30 km · 45
- Shallowater 30 km · 37
- Hale Center 32 km · 18
Questions about hail in Spade
How often does it hail in Spade, Texas?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spade since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #801 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spade?
Most reports come in June, July, October. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spade?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 22, 2025 near 1.3 WNW Spade. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spade?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 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 Spade 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 September 21, 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.