Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lubbock, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 6 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 18, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lubbock, TX Hail Map
The May 18, 2021 hail swath map for Lubbock, TX covers approximately 792 square miles and includes an estimated 4,498 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 249 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 1,805 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 220 sq mi | 1,090 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 249 sq mi | 406 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 119 sq mi | 1,805 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 97 sq mi | 406 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 71 sq mi | 672 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 25 sq mi | 103 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 10 sq mi | 16 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lubbock, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 18, 2021 hail swath map area for Lubbock, TX, HailGeeks estimates 2,191 single-family homes, 2 townhomes, and 325 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 856 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 655 | 2 | 8 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 209 | 0 | 14 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 856 | 0 | 109 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 160 | 0 | 65 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 264 | 0 | 113 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 40 | 0 | 16 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 18, 2021 Lubbock, TX hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Lubbock, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 18, 2021 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Lubbock, TX region. Gaines County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 1,223 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lubbock, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 3 cities near Lubbock, TX. Seagraves, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,088 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 18, 2021 Lubbock, TX hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Lubbock, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 18, 2021 Lubbock, TX hail map spans 15 ZIP codes. ZIP 79359 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,152.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 18, 2021 hail map for Lubbock, TX currently list 6 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2021 3:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Seagraves | TX | A LOT OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING U.S. HWY 83 EAST OF SEAGRAVES. |
May 18, 2021 4:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Ashmore | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2021 6:28 PM CT |
1.75 in | 7 NNE Lamesa | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2021 7:27 PM CT |
1.00 in | 16 W Gail | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2021 7:53 PM CT |
1.75 in | 6 W Gail | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2021 8:23 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 W Gail | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2021 6:12 AM CT | 58 mph | 5 SSW Graham | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2021 5:32 PM CT | 64 mph | 1 NE Amherst | TX | WEST TEXAS MESONET |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2021 6:03 PM CT | UNK | 2 E Arvana | TX | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF FUNNEL CLOUD WITH ROTATING DUST UNDERNEATH FOR 3-5 MINUTES. REMAINED OVER OPEN FIELDS WITH NO DAMAGE REPORTED. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 18, 2021 Lubbock, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Lubbock, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lubbock, TX region as the May 18, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 10, 2021 through May 17, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 17, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lubbock, TX
Not sure whether the May 18, 2021 Lubbock, TX hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Lubbock, TX region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 18, 2021 Lubbock, TX event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 18, 2021 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Lubbock, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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