Lee County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Lee County, Texas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 11 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 3 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Lee County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Buckholts to 6 miles southwest of Alcoa Lake. Movement was west at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northwest of Fedor to near Lexington to near Dime Box. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Lee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Lee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holland to Timberwood Park. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Lee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paige, or 12 miles northwest of Giddings, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 715 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Coupland, or near Elgin, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Taylor, Elgin, Manor, Coupland, Beyarsville, and Rices Crossing.”
- Hail 0.5" Lee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Lee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Andice to 6 miles south of Windemere to near Buda. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Lee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 937 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lexington, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Tanglewood, Fedor, Knobb Springs, Blue, and Leo.”
“At 855 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dime Box, or 10 miles northeast of Giddings, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Lee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Lee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS DETERMINED A EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING BASED ON PHOTOS AND DRONE FOOTAGE RECEIVED BY LEE COUNTY OFFICE O (EWX)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 SW GIDDINGS SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lee County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 11 severe weather events in Lee County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Lee County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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