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Lubbock County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Lubbock County, Texas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 134 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 21 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 112 high-wind reports with gusts up to 110 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.

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

Lubbock County hail map

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

134
Events (12 mo)
21
Hail
112
Wind
1
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
110
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 22, 2026 tornado event near 3 S Shallowater, Lubbock County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 22, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 S Shallowater. 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.

Last 30 days in Lubbock County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lubbock County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lubbock County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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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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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Abernathy, moving northeast at 25 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... Abernathy and New Deal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Whitharral, or 10 miles south of Littlefield, moving northeast at 25 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... Littlefield, Shallowater, Anton, Cotton Center, Spade, and Whitharral.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 65 mph

“Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. A wet microbust also produced a 64 mph gust at 3:53 PM. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Lubbock

“At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Woodrow to 6 miles west of O'Donnell. Movement was southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 62 mph

“At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm outflow winds along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Slaton to 12 miles east of Brownfield. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lower visibilities with blowing dust. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“At 625 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Slaton, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Slaton and Wilson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Texas Tech University, or over Lubbock, moving north at 25 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 · Lubbock County

“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and associated outflow winds along a line extending from Plainview to Cotton Center to Lubbock. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may result in brief visibility reductions. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorm outflow winds along a line extending from 4 miles south of Petersburg to Slide to 4 miles southeast of Brownfield. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of Halfway to 8 miles south of Anton to 8 miles southwest of Locketville. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 110 mph

Monday, June 22, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 71 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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.

“Social media photo shows a few stones close to golf ball size. Time estimated from radar. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Abernathy

“Additional gusts ranging from 59 to 66 mph from 830 to 840 PM. ASOS station KLBB Lubbock. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Lubbock Int. Airpor

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

“At 659 PM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm over Lubbock International Airport, or 5 miles northeast of Lubbock, moving east 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“At 636 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Texas Tech University, or near Lubbock, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Whitharral, or 7 miles south of Littlefield, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“At 1042 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Shallowater, or 15 miles northwest of Lubbock, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, June 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 71 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 5, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Shallowater, or 7 miles southwest of Abernathy, moving west at 10 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... Abernathy, Shallowater, and New Deal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“At 518 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lubbock International Airport, or 8 miles north of Lubbock, moving northeast at 10 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... Lubbock, Abernathy, Lubbock International Airport, and New Deal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Ransom Canyon, or 6 miles north of Slaton, moving northwest at 25 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 · Lubbock County

Sunday, May 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 946 PM CDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was located from near Reese Center to 6 miles east of Locketville. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

Friday, May 22, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 22, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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.

“[Landspout] Couple of pictures of a landspout near Shallowater. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Shallowater

“Media viewer sent in hail picture. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Slaton

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“Timing...Until 10 PM CDT tonight. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity...As low as 4 percent. Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“Timing...From 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 5 percent. Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, May 15, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 69 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 15, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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.

“ASOS KLBB Lubbock Int. Airport. Also gusted to 64 mph at 609 PM. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Lubbock Int. Airp

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“West Texas Mesonet. Substantial dust foot evident on nearby webcams. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNE Shallowater

“5 power poles and an outbuilding blown down. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 4 ENE Woodrow

Sunday, April 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low as 6 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low as 6 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, April 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, April 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Floyd, Hockley, Lubbock, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Cochran, Crosby, Floyd, Hockley, and Lubbock Counties. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Slide, or 13 miles southwest of Lubbock, moving northeast at 35 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 · Lubbock County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Lubbock 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 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 15 miles northeast of Vigo Park to 9 miles south of Brownfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph under virga showers. Isolated wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 5 miles east of Happy to 4 miles southeast of Morton. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Isolated higher wind gusts are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Monday, March 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 67 mph

“One-mile visibility from blowing dust. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Lubbock Int. Airp

“At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of South Plains to 6 miles south of Slide. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, March 27, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“Wind...Northeast at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity...As low as 20 percent in the far southern Texas Panhandle. Elsewhere, values ranging from 25 to 35 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds will become northeast Friday afternoon. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“Wind...North at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph; winds will become northeast Friday afternoon. Humidity...As low as 25 percent in the far southeastern Texas Panhandle. At or above 30 percent elsewhere across West Texas. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Timing....Sunday from 7 AM CDT until 9 PM CDT. Wind.... Northerly at 30 to 50 mph, gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...as low as 10%. Fuels...Critically dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Timing....7 AM CDT Sunday through 9 PM CDT Sunday. Wind.... Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph, gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...as low as 10%. Fuels...Critically dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may also result in periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North-northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry, Yoakum, Castro, and Parmer Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 13 percent. Fuels...Dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Monday, February 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds can cause blowing dust, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds between 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and most of the South Plains. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Friday, February 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 717 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shallowater to Lubbock South Plains Mall to 5 miles southwest of Slide. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Thursday, February 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 65 mph

Friday, January 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds at 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. WHERE...The southern South and Rolling Plains. WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Sunday, November 23, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 601 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Slide, or 15 miles southwest of Lubbock, moving north 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lubbock County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, November 20, 2025 storm activity in Lubbock 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.

“Associated with low-topped convection with minimal lightning. Blowing dust also reduced the visibility to 1/4 mile. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Lubbock Int. Airp

“Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. A gust to 58 mph was also observed at 2:26 PM. The parent convection had minimal lightning... but the outflow was lofting copious am (LUB)”

SPC verified report · Reese Center

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 134 severe weather events in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County recently?

Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Lubbock County?

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