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Lee County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Lee County, Texas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 23 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 11, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Lee County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Lee County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Lee County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lee County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

23
Events (12 mo)
13
Hail
9
Wind
1
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 11, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 2, 2026 tornado event near 6 SW GIDDINGS, Lee County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 2, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 6 SW GIDDINGS. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Friday, September 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 11, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Taylor to 6 miles southwest of Elgin. Movement was east at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Coupland to 6 miles southwest of Rosanky. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Friday, August 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 28, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fedor, or near Lexington, moving west at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Monday, May 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 25, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 206 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Austin Bergstrom Int Airport, moving east at 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smithville, moving northeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1007 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Taylor, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 2, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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)”

SPC verified report · 6 SW GIDDINGS

“At 927 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rosanky, or 7 miles southwest of Smithville, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Highest gusts may focus over the higher terrain in the Hill Country and Southern Edwards Plateau after sunset. WHERE...All of South Central Texas. WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Highest gusts may focus over the higher terrain in the Hill Country and Southern Edwards Plateau after sunset. WHERE...All of South Central Texas WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... .Strong to very strong winds and dry air associated with both a dryline and cold front will result in a prolonged period of critical fire weather conditions across South-Central Texas on Sunday through Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...All of South Central Texas. WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 5 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... .Strong to very strong winds and dry air associated with both a dryline and cold front will result in a prolonged period of critical fire weather conditions across South-Central Texas on Sunday through Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Lee County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smithville, moving southeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

“At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dime Box, or 8 miles southeast of Lexington, moving southeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lee County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Lee County, TX?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 11, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 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.

Did it hail in Lee County recently?

Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Lee County?

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