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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79401 from June 1, 1967 through June 6, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
96
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79401 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79401

96 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Lubbock, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2023
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2020
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Texas Tech Univ., TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2019
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH HAIL AT CARPENTER WELLS RESIDENCE HALL
NWS Hail Report Location: Texas Tech Univ., TX
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2019
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON THE TEXAS TECH CAMPUS
NWS Hail Report Location: Texas Tech Univ., TX
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2010
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lubbock, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
4:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2004
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
0.88″ hail
Aug 20, 2004
1:17 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2004
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2003
4:52 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 2003
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at 19th Street and University Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2003
1:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Cottle County · 840 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paducah, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
7:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee reported hail larger than golfball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
7:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail fell at the NWS office on the south side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lubbock, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 79401

57 reports
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UNK mph
May 26, 2023
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMB DOWNED ON TTU CAMPUS. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lubbock, TX
60 mph
May 27, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local media relayed reports of a large tree that was blown onto a house in north Lubbock. A nearby utility pole was additionally downed by severe thunderstorm winds. The damage corresponded to a well-defined downburst signature in Doppler radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lubbock, TX
62 mph
May 20, 2006
3:28 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cluster of high based thunderstorms produced a series of microbursts from near Lubbock International Airport to Idalou. At 15:28 CST a 62 MPH gust was recorded by the Lubbock International Airport Automated Surface Observing System as the initial downburst activity began just north of Lubbock. Public and law enforcement officials reported severe winds and thick blowing dust during the next hour as the complex of storms produced continuous microbursts along its eastward path. Shortly before 16:30 CST the Idalou Police Chief reported that a well-developed gustnado formed along the leading edge of a microburst dust foot. The gustnado struck a portion of the city and resulted in minor damage. Power lines and poles, fences, and other light weight objects were blown down. More than 1,500 residents temporarily lost electrical power. A few vehicles also suffered damage from wind-blown debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
60 mph
May 10, 2005
6:54 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by KJTV Fox34 News Channel 9 anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
63 mph
Jul 6, 2004
10:32 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at KJTV on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
60 mph
Jul 6, 2004
10:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts measured to 60 mph occurred at the NWS Office on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
60 mph
May 10, 2004
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An amateur radio storm spotter measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust on the southeast side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
63 mph
May 8, 2004
10:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at KJTV FOX34 on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
73 mph
May 8, 2004
10:02 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 72 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at KLBK/KAMC on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
83 mph
May 8, 2004
9:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds associated with a bow echo system gusted to over 58 mph and peaked at 83 mph at the NWS Office on the south side of town. A 40' by 100' tent that belonged to a traveling ministry was destroyed by the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
60 mph
Jun 26, 2003
4:38 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts on the northwest side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
58 mph
May 24, 2003
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust at 8th Street and Milwaukee in northwest Lubbock.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
61 mph
Apr 28, 2003
4:23 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at KJTV on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
59 mph
Jun 26, 2002
11:46 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The KCBD television station on the southeast side of town measured a 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
63 mph
Jun 26, 2002
11:42 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the NWS forecast office on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lubbock, TX
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79401

6 reports
F1 category
Jun 11, 1999
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado snapped 8 power poles and damaged a billboard on Highway 84 at the southeast city limits of Lubbock.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lubbock, TX
F0 category
Mar 29, 1993
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As the Terry County Supercell moved across Lubbock County, it left a swath of severe weather. Golfball-size hail was reported at Reese Air Force Base and near the Carlisle community. As the storm moved across western and northern sections of Lubbock, a series of downbursts and two weak tornadoes occurred. The downbursts damaged several light and telephone poles, the roof of an elementary school suffered minor damage, and approximately 100 vehicles had window damage. The first tornado touched down in the west-central part of Lubbock. Some buildings at Lubbock Christian University suffered damage, and windows were blown out at a Junior High School north of LCU. The second tornado struck north-central Lubbock, near the Lubbock State School. Damage in this area was confined mainly to windows. As the storm passed Lubbock International Airport, the NWS Office's wind equipment measured a wind gust to 77 mph. Total damage from the storm is estimated at $400,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lubbock, TX
F1 category
Mar 29, 1993
1:32 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As the Terry County Supercell moved across Lubbock County, it left a swath of severe weather. Golfball-size hail was reported at Reese Air Force Base and near the Carlisle community. As the storm moved across western and northern sections of Lubbock, a series of downbursts and two weak tornadoes occurred. The downbursts damaged several light and telephone poles, the roof of an elementary school suffered minor damage, and approximately 100 vehicles had window damage. The first tornado touched down in the west-central part of Lubbock. Some buildings at Lubbock Christian University suffered damage, and windows were blown out at a Junior High School north of LCU. The second tornado struck north-central Lubbock, near the Lubbock State School. Damage in this area was confined mainly to windows. As the storm passed Lubbock International Airport, the NWS Office's wind equipment measured a wind gust to 77 mph. Total damage from the storm is estimated at $400,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lubbock, TX
F0 category
Jul 22, 1985
1:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 4, 1978
9:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Jun 1, 1967
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79401
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 79401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,641
Households3,822
Housing units4,813
Income
Median household income$27,255
$100k+ households11.3%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,268
Attached single-family246
Small multifamily705
Large multifamily2,561
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share26.4%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share67.9%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied439
Renter-occupied3,383
Vacant units991
Home value & age
Median home value$101,500
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1987
Older-home share45.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,249
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79401 have on record?

Our records show 96 hail, 57 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 6, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79401 is 2.75″. It was reported near Lubbock, TX on May 7, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79401 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 79401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79401 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 79401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79401 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 79401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79401 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 79401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79401, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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