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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Idalou, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Idalou, TX from May 22, 1955 through July 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79329 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Idalou, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Idalou, TX

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 4, 2023
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lubbock Int. Airpor, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2018
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG HIGHWAY 62.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lorenzo, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2009
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed reports of large hail up to the size of quarters in Idalou. The hail was preceded by severe thunderstorm wind gusts up to 62 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Idalou, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2009
9:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn storm spotters reported nickel size hail at the intersection of Texas Farm to Market Roads 40 and 400 between Roosevelt and Acuff. A tornado additionally impacted the area during the time of the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.5 SSE Idalou, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 16, 2009
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement officials and Skywarn storm spotters reported large hail that ranged in size from quarters to half dollars along a swath from Ransom Canyon to Idalou as a cluster of severe thunderstorms impacted northeastern Lubbock County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Idalou, TX
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2008
5:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported nickel size hail covering the ground along Farm to Market Road 40 east of that road's intersection with Farm to Market Road 400.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2008
2:24 AM CST-6
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Agricultural officials reported golf ball size hail at the Acuff Gin. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Idalou, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 17, 2007
12:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Idalou Fire Department reported ping pong ball size hail in Idalou as a second severe storm impacted northeastern Lubbock County.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Idalou Police Department reported large hail that ranged in size from nickels to golfballs from near the intersection of County Road 400 and U.S. Highway 62/82 eastward to Idalou. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Lubbock Intl Arpt, TX
0.88″ hail
Mar 3, 2005
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
4:02 PM CST
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
3:06 PM CST
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
3:04 PM CST
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
2:58 PM CST
Hail report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Idalou, 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 Idalou, TX

18 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off barn and wind damage to roof of mobile home per Idalou FD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Idalou, TX
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Overturned tractor trailer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Idalou, TX
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2025
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and roof damage reported from severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Idalou, TX
UNK mph
May 20, 2019
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Idalou, TX
73 mph
Sep 26, 2012
5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A KAMC weather station near Idalou measured a 73 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Heckville, TX
81 mph
Jun 14, 2012
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a report of significant wind damage from a property owner located near the intersection of County Roads 2930 and 6500 in east-central Lubbock County. An NWS storm survey discovered a collapsed twin-door garage and one porch that was completely destroyed. Both structures were add-ons to the house and were found to be of rather poor construction quality. This combined with the lack of similar damage in the vicinity suggests that straight-line winds were likely no more than 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE (Lbb)Lubbock Intl Ar, TX
64 mph
Jun 14, 2012
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee observed one power pole blown down along the north side of Highway 82.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.3 E Idalou, TX
60 mph
Jun 10, 2011
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A city official from the city of Idalou reported an estimated wind gust of 60 mph. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Idalou, TX
60 mph
Aug 17, 2010
4:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a swath of damaging winds from just northwest of Idalou along Farm to Market Road 1729 to Idalou. A large tree was reportedly blown down along that highway at 16:42 CST. Around 16:50 CST local authorities and the public estimated thunderstorm winds in excess of 60 mph in Idalou. Numerous large tree limbs were downed in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Idalou, TX
70 mph
Jun 22, 2006
2:40 PM CST
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds caused damage at the Lubbock Children's Home near Idalou. This occurred less than twenty-four hours after the facility suffered extensive damage from high winds during the late evening hours of the 21st. Several additional large trees were uprooted, and an outbuilding was destroyed. The administrators at the Lubbock Children's Home reported that all of the resident children and staff were sent to underground storm shelters before the storm struck. No injuries were reported. A severe wind gust up to 60 MPH was recorded by a West Texas Mesonet site in northern Lubbock County as the storms continued to propagate west-southwestward.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Idalou, TX
75 mph
May 20, 2006
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey and post-event analysis indicated that damaging thunderstorm microbursts resulted in a second round of severe winds in the Idalou vicinity just before 17:30 CST. Winds estimated to exceed 75 MPH destroyed a central pivot unit used for agricultural irrigation. A large barn also sustained extensive roof damage, and at least 10 utility poles were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Idalou, TX
63 mph
Jun 14, 1997
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Idalou, TX
63 mph
Apr 10, 1997
8:29 PM CST
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: ENE Lubbock Intl Arpt, TX
60 mph
Jun 12, 1989
10:21 PM CST
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
60 mph
Sep 20, 1987
7:40 PM CST
Wind report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Idalou, TX

9 reports
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2009
4:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The next tornado associated with the eastern Lubbock County supercell developed immediately south of U.S. Highway 82 and quickly crossed the highway about four miles east of Idalou. This tornado, filmed by veteran storm chasers, was briefly ongoing simultaneously to the first tornado. A business sustained minor damage when tin panels were raised on the structures roof as the tornado crossed U.S. Highway 82. The tornado then continued north-northwestward as the parent mesocyclone occluded, intermittently touching down and at times taking on a multi-vortex structure. No significant damage was found by local officials or during a post-storm National Weather Service survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.08 E Idalou, TX
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2009
4:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second supercell thunderstorm was ongoing over eastern Lubbock County at the same time that another supercell to the southwest was producing destructive hail over the city of Lubbock. The supercell storm in eastern Lubbock County became more organized with respect to low-level rotation per Doppler radar velocity observations, and produced at least two tornadoes near U.S. Highway 82 between Idalou and Lorenzo around 16:00 CST. These tornadoes were documented by storm chasers.||The first tornado developed south of U.S. Highway 82 approximately four miles east-southeast of Idalou, and moved northeastward nearly two miles. The tornado, which appeared as a classic funnel with a dust-tube debris cloud, remained in open fields east of Ranch Road 789 and south of U.S. Highway 82 and resulted in no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 N Acuff, TX
EF0 category
Apr 17, 2007
1:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: |A Texas Department of Public Safety officer witnessed a brief tornado as it developed over open fields just south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 62/82 and Farm to Market Road 1729. The tornado resulted in no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE (Lbb)Lubbock Intl Ar, TX
F0 category
May 12, 2005
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado 7 miles northeast of Idalou.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Idalou, TX
F0 category
Mar 16, 1992
3:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 2, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
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
May 2, 1978
6:42 AM CST
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
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
Apr 8, 1978
5:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
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
May 22, 1955
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Idalou, TX
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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U.S. Census Data · City

Idalou, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,389
Households829
Housing units1,008
Income
Median household income$70,655
$100k+ households34.1%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached854
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily78
Large multifamily49
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share84.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.6%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied566
Renter-occupied263
Vacant units179
Home value & age
Median home value$175,700
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share62.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars749
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 18 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Idalou, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Idalou?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Idalou, TX is 2.75″. It was reported near Idalou, TX on June 10, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in Idalou — 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 Idalou and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Idalou — 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 Idalou address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Idalou — 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 Idalou address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Idalou — 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 across Idalou, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Idalou, 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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