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Hail history for Lipscomb County, TX
Lipscomb County has 376 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 256 of them 1″ or larger and 47 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 11, 2011.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Lipscomb County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lipscomb County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 3.4″ | Tea cup | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lipscomb County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Large hail fell northwest of Higgins. Hail sizes were mostly dime size to quarter size, but a few hailstones were slightly larger than a golf ball. This resulted in damage to a fire engine that was en route to a wildfire caused by lightning.
· 3.4″ (tea cup)
A supercell thunderstorm that moved through the area roughly eight miles south of Follett produced very large hail. Ping pong ball size hail fell along FM1454 between Follett and Higgins. Additionally, several spotters observed and measured hailstones of 3.24 inches to 3.4 inches. It was likely that some of these stones had melted by the time the measurement had occurred and larger hail may have fallen.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Baseball size hail fell west of Follett. This resulted in broken windshields o some vehicles in the area.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 80 | 132 | 111 | 35 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Lipscomb County
Has it ever hailed in Lipscomb County?
Yes — 376 hail events have been recorded for Lipscomb County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 256 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Lipscomb County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Lipscomb County, TX is September 8, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Lipscomb County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 11, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.