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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Olton, TX from June 1, 1959 through July 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79064 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
46
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Olton, TX · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Olton, TX

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 26, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Viewer gave report to media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olton, TX
3.00″ hail
May 26, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from social media. Picture of a smashed windshield was included.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Olton, TX
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2019
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Olton, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2017
4:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Fieldton, TX
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2011
5:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail to the size of quarters in Olton. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Olton, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
6:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local fire department officials reported golfball size hail in Olton. No significant damages were reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Olton, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Olton, TX
4.50″ hail
May 6, 2008
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A second supercell storm developed over northeastern Lamb County, and produced giant hail in the Olton vicinity. Local officials reported four and a half inch diameter hailstones along Farm to Market Road 168 just south of Olton shortly after 19:00 CST. At least minor damage occurred to several vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Olton, TX
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2008
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chasers reported nickel size hail in the Olton vicinity as a second supercell thunderstorm impacted the area. This storm additionally produced giant hail just south of Olton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Olton, TX
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2008
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A low precipitation supercell produced large hail over portions of northeastern Lamb County between 17:40 and 18:09 CST. Multiple reports were received of large hail that ranged in size from nickels to golf balls along a swath from north of Fieldton to Olton. Storm chasers discovered one inch diameter hailstones covering the ground along U.S. Highway 70 three miles west of Olton an hour after the storm passed. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Fieldton, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2007
6:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn spotters reported golf ball size hail west of Olton along U.S. Highway 70. Minor damage to young cotton crops was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.5 W Olton, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2007
6:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of very large hail up to the size of baseballs began in the Olton vicinity, and damaged roofs, windows and vehicles east of Olton along U.S. Highway 70. Several storm chasers received damage to their vehicles near the Lamb and Hale County line as they observed a developing tornado to their southwest. In addition, moderate agricultural losses were caused by damage to young cotton crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Olton, TX
0.88″ hail
Sep 14, 2006
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local farmers reported that a second severe storm produced nickel size hail along the Castro and Lamb County line between Hart and Olton shortly before 17:30 CST. No significant damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Olton, TX
0.88″ hail
Sep 5, 2006
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of large hail, likely wind-driven, resulted in extensive agricultural damage over eastern Lamb County during the late afternoon hours of the 5th. The initial reports of hail were received at 16:00 CST, when nickel sized hailstones accompanied damaging thunderstorm winds five miles south of Olton. The hail reportedly accumulated on the ground at that location. Local newspapers and agricultural agents reported that the swath of hail damaged cotton and milo crops along the storm's southward path from south of Olton to near Spade, generally along Farm to Market Road 168. Crops in the vicinity of Hart Camp were hardest hit, with all leaves and bolls stripped from plants across a three mile wide stretch. The damages incurred by local farmers from the storm were described as "devastating", with more than 5,000 acres likely destroyed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Olton, TX
0.88″ hail
Sep 17, 2005
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olton, 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 Olton, TX

30 reports
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69 mph
Jul 1, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WTM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
60 mph
Jun 27, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the TTU mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
70 mph
Jun 24, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
65 mph
Jun 24, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
60 mph
Aug 11, 2025
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
59 mph
Jul 23, 2025
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
65 mph
Jun 7, 2025
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesont.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
58 mph
May 26, 2025
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
59 mph
Aug 15, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the West Texas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
58 mph
Jul 7, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesonet report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
61 mph
Jul 6, 2023
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
62 mph
Apr 9, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
67 mph
Jun 10, 2022
5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET OLTON 6S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
61 mph
Jun 10, 2022
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET OLTON 6S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
58 mph
May 11, 2022
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Olton, 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 Olton, TX

17 reports
F0 category
May 1, 1999
7:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported. No survey was conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
F0 category
May 1, 1999
7:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by the Olton Fire Department. No survey was conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Olton, TX
F0 category
May 8, 1998
2:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Olton, TX
F1 category
May 20, 1992
12:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 23, 1991
8:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 1991
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 10, 1987
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Mar 27, 1980
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 17, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 17, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 17, 1971
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 17, 1971
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 19, 1969
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 16, 1963
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 4, 1963
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Olton, TX
Lamb County · 5,068 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

Olton, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,568
Households540
Housing units703
Income
Median household income$44,219
$100k+ households23.7%
$150k+ households7.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached599
Attached single-family11
Small multifamily23
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes70
Housing mix
Single-family share85.2%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share3.3%
Mobile-home share10.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied384
Renter-occupied156
Vacant units163
Home value & age
Median home value$46,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share69.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars489
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 46 hail, 61 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near Olton, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Olton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Olton, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Olton, TX on May 6, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Olton — 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 Olton address?

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