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Hail history for Lubbock County, TX
Lubbock County has 666 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 514 of them 1″ or larger and 90 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 23, 2023.
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 Lubbock County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lubbock County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lubbock County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
Multiple thunderstorms moved through Lubbock County producing two distinct hail swaths. The first of which was located on the southwest side of the city of Lubbock producing hail up to half dollar size.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
A large swath of giant hail occurred over an extensive portion of the city of Lubbock causing widespread damage to roofs and vehicles. The largest hailstone observed was 4.50 inches in diameter.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
A supercell storm erupted near Ropesville in extreme instability and went on to produce a significant hail swath across south-central and southeast Lubbock County where giant hail to softball size occurred in Slaton. Damage to homes, businesses, vehicles, and wheat crops was common from two miles east of Woodrow to Ransom Canyon.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 35 | 56 | 63 | 139 | 205 | 98 | 58 |
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 Lubbock County
Has it ever hailed in Lubbock County?
Yes — 666 hail events have been recorded for Lubbock County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 514 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Lubbock County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Lubbock County, TX is June 17, 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 Lubbock County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 23, 2023. 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.
More Texas hail history
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- Randall County 898
- Potter County 879
- Dallas County 834
- Denton County 814
- Wichita County 753
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.