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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lee County, TX
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lee County, TX from March 20, 1957 through April 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
75
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
29
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Lee County, TX · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Apr 2, 2026
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail at County Rd 326 and County Rd 109 in Lincoln.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lincoln, TX
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 2025 7:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report from Loebau relayed from media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lincoln, TX
1.00″hail
Dec 25, 2024 2:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, TX
1.25″hail
Dec 25, 2024 1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, TX
2.00″hail
May 17, 2024 3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report with picture and video of hail stones up to 2 inches in diameter in the city of Giddings. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Giddings, TX
1.00″hail
May 10, 2024 2:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS OBSERVER REPORTED 15 MINUTES OF HAIL RANGING IN SIZE FROM NICKELS TO GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Lexington, TX
2.00″hail
May 26, 2020 10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A REPORT OF 2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, TX
1.75″hail
May 26, 2020 10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND IN LEXINGTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, TX
1.00″hail
May 26, 2020 9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN LEXINGTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, TX
1.25″hail
May 26, 2020 9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A REPORT OF QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NEAR FEDOR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Lexington, TX
1.00″hail
May 24, 2020 9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER HAIL ONGOING AT A GAS STATION JUST WEST OF DOWNTOWN GIDDINGS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Giddings, TX
1.00″hail
May 4, 2019 1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Lincoln, TX
2.50″hail
Mar 19, 2018 12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED OF TENNIS BALL SIZED HAIL OFF FM 141 SOUTHEAST OF DIME BOX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Dime Box, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 19, 2018 12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED OF GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL. LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Giddings, TX
2.50″hail
Mar 19, 2018 12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES RECEIVED OF HAIL AROUND TENNIS BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Giddings, TX
1.00″hail
Mar 18, 2018 10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT THE TANGLEWOOD CHRISTIAN CAMP. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Tanglewood, TX
1.25″hail
May 23, 2017 11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER UP TO THE SIZE OF HALF DOLLARS IN GIDDINGS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Giddings, TX
1.00″hail
May 2, 2016 5:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, TX
3.00″hail
Apr 27, 2014 7:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 N Giddings, TX
1.25″hail
Apr 27, 2014 7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 NW Giddings, TX
2.75″hail
Apr 27, 2014 7:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Giddings, TX
0.88″hail
Apr 27, 2013 10:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Lexington, TX
1.00″hail
Mar 19, 2013 11:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dime Box, TX
1.50″hail
Mar 19, 2013 11:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 S Lexington, TX
1.50″hail
Mar 19, 2013 11:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.92 WSW Lexington, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 19, 2013 11:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Lexington, TX
2.00″hail
Mar 19, 2013 11:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Lexington, TX
1.00″hail
Jan 29, 2013 7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lee County, TX
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Hail Report Description: Hail size estimated at one inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Giddings, 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.
Wind Report Description: Report relayed via the public from NWS HGX of wind damage and numerous trees limbs down along Highway 21 and Private Rd 80 northwest of Giddings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lincoln, TX
65mph
Apr 10, 2024 3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust at a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Paige, TX
UNKmph
Apr 10, 2024 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG COUNTY ROADS 304... 306... 316.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Blue, TX
UNKmph
Apr 29, 2020 9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TRAINED SKWARN SPOTTER REPORTED STRONG WINDS CAUSED LARGE LIMBS TO BREAK OFF A TREE ON HER PROPERTY. SHE ALSO RECEIVED 0.50 INCH HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Giddings, TX
60mph
Jan 11, 2020 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT GIDDINGS-LEE COUNTY AIRPORT - KGYB.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Giddings, TX
UNKmph
May 4, 2019 2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ON US 77 NORTH OF GIDDINGS. TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED WITH RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Lincoln, TX
UNKmph
May 23, 2017 11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF LARGE OAK TREES SNAPPED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GIDDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Giddings, TX
75mph
May 23, 2017 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM SPOTTER MEASURED 75 MPH WIND GUST IN GIDDINGS. ALSO REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Giddings, TX
78mph
Feb 20, 2017 6:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN ACROSS HWY 77 NORTH OF LEXINGTON. WIND GUST MEASURED AT 78 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lexington, TX
60mph
Jan 2, 2017 12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED TO 60 MPH ALONG WITH PEA SIZE HAIL AND NEARLY CONTINUOUS LIGHTNING
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lexington, TX
60mph
Apr 30, 2016 10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, TX
58mph
May 11, 2015 12:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that damaged trees off Private Rd. 1271 near Giddings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.32 SE Loebau, TX
58mph
May 6, 2015 2:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down and hail in the town of Lexington. Hail size was not determined in the report.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Lexington, TX
58mph
Aug 31, 2012 2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that damaged the underpinning of a mobile home, a porch, a barn, a well house, a fence, and multiple trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.2 ESE Loebau, TX
58mph
Jun 12, 2012 5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that blew down several large Oak trees blocking FM 448 at FM 2239.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 NNW Northrup, TX
49mph
Jun 12, 2012 4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph that broke tree limbs up to six inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fedor, TX
49mph
Jan 25, 2012 6:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph which blew down several trees and destroyed some buildings. A church gym was heavily damaged. Several trees were blown down along Highway 21 and throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.54 N Lincoln, TX
58mph
Jan 25, 2012 6:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home was rolled over and destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 N Northrup, TX
58mph
Sep 29, 2011 3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph which broke several tree limbs and knocked down some dead trees along FM 2440 west of Giddings. This storm also produced penny size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Giddings Lee Co Arpt, TX
60mph
Jun 5, 2011 4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. A dead tree was knocked down and the winds lifted a trampoline onto the roof of a house. The trampoline had been staked to the ground with two feet of rebar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.74 NW Giddings, TX
58mph
May 12, 2011 10:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 knots which knocked down a large tree across Hwy 121 in Dime Box.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dime Box, TX
69mph
May 12, 2011 8:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn roof was partially destroyed by strong thunderstorm winds. Survey could not find a definitive tornado track so damage is being recorded as strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.39 E Northrup, TX
49mph
Jul 19, 2009 7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A farmer in Ledbetter reported damage to his barn along with trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.13 ESE Giddings, TX
58mph
May 14, 2008 10:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Newspaper in Lexington reported trees down in the city of Lexington.
NWS Wind Report Location: .39 W Lexington, TX
81mph
May 6, 2006 1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds blew an 18-wheel trailer off a bridge and into a creek along US77 2 miles north of Lexington. Other severe thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines in the city of Lexington. Some residents were left without power for few hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lexington, TX
86mph
Apr 20, 2006 4:45 PM CST
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms moved into Lee County in the late afternoon. They began producing severe winds as they approached US77, knocking down trees and power lines from near Lincoln eastward to near Dime Box. The storm also destroyed outbuildings and damaged several mobile homes along the path. Near Dime Box the storms destroyed several barns, with the damage estimated near $200,000.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, TX
69mph
Jul 7, 2005 7:40 PM CST
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The thunderstorms that formed along the northern Texas Hill Country in the late afternoon moved into Lee County by late evening. The storms blew down trees and power lines between Giddings and Lexington.
NWS Wind Report Location: Giddings, TX
81mph
Mar 19, 2005 6:40 PM CST
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds destroyed severely damaged a large barn northeast of Giddings along FM141. The winds destroyed the roof of the barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NE Giddings, TX
69mph
Aug 11, 2004 4:23 PM CST
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaging winds from severe thunderstorms knocked down trees between Dime Box and Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dime Box, TX
69mph
Aug 11, 2003 1:00 PM CST
Wind report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved southward across northern Lee County and produced severe winds as it approached Lexington. The damaging winds knocked down several trees in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, 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 Lee County
29 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 2, 2026 3:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS DETERMINED A EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING BASED ON PHOTOS AND DRONE FOOTAGE RECEIVED BY LEE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT... COMBINED WITH RADAR ANALYSIS. THE TORNADO FORMED ROUGHLY SIX MILES SOUTHWEST OF GIDDINGS... ROUGHLY NEAR THE CR 208 AND FM 2239... AND MOVED NORTHEAST INTO GIDDINGS BEFORE DISSIPATING. SPORADIC DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED TO POWER LINES... TREES LIMBS... AND TIN SHEDS... AS WELL AS SOME SMALL SECTIONS OF TIN ROOFS AND EAVES PEELED BACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Giddings, TX
UNKcategory
Mar 28, 2022 12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED A TORNADO CAUSED EF-1 DAMAGE ALONG A TRACK FROM 2 MILES SW OF GIDDINGS TO 1 MILE SSE OF GIDDINGS. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 95 MPH. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Giddings, TX
UNKcategory
Mar 22, 2022 12:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIMINARY SPOTTER REPORT OF A RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO 2 SSW OF GIDDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Giddings, TX
UNKcategory
Mar 22, 2022 12:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND WEST OF LEXINGTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lexington, TX
EF0category
May 19, 2015 11:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A high end EF-0 tornado touched down damaging a Ramada Hotel on Highway 290 east of the city of Giddings. Most of the damage consisted of uprooted trees rooted in wet soils while other damage included a destroyed outbuilding, whose debris were lofted into the Ramada Hotel causing window and roof damage to the hotel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.38 ESE Giddings, TX
EF0category
Oct 13, 2012 5:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small EF0 tornado touched down just southeast of Lexington. A combination of eye witnesses, storm chasers, and a NWS survey concluded that it produced little damage in mainly rural areas southeast of Lexington. A few trees were damaged near the area but little in the way of a path could be found. There was minor roof damage to a house but inconclusive whether it was tornado damage or microburst damage. Most tree damage was found near the intersection of county roads 405 and 408. A few other brief touchdowns may have occurred along the storm path in Lee County but no major damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.84 ESE Lexington, TX
F0category
Jan 21, 1998 3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A final, very short-lived tornado was spotted by a Sheriff's Deputy just north of Lexington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lexington, TX
F1category
Jan 21, 1998 3:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A third tornado touched down near Dime Box. It was spotted by a constable who reported that it destroyed a barn and several sheds across a city block, taking off tin roofs. tossing lumber about and knocking down fences.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dime Box, TX
F0category
Jan 21, 1998 3:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second short-lived tornado was sighted just northeast of Lexington by several members of the public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Lexington, TX
F0category
Jan 21, 1998 2:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado was sighted by the public just west of Dime Box. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Dime Box, TX
F1category
Jan 11, 1998 5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado was spotted just northeast of Giddings by a Deputy Sheriff. It also moved briefly northeastward, destroying a barn and fence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Giddings, TX
F1category
Jan 11, 1998 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed just south of Giddings, moving toward the northeast as it destroyed a barn and a mobile home. The tornado crossed SH 290 and damaged a nursery along with several small sheds before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Giddings, TX
F0category
Jan 12, 1995 1:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was sighted by the public and confirmed by the sheriff's department. No damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nr Lexington, TX
F2category
Nov 5, 1994 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trailer home was destoyed 1 mile north of the town of Blue. The tornado lifted the mobile home and dropped it 25 feet away. A 13-year old boy was eating supper in the mobile home alone as the tornado struck. He described a sound "like a freight train", with the trailer beginning to rock back and forth. He remembered hitting the floor and ceiling as the mobile home was rolled over and destroyed. He was found uninjured amid the debris. At 1845CST the Sheriff's Department reported trees downed just southeast of Blue.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Blue, TX
F0category
Sep 1, 1994 5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees were twisted and broken in two by a small tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lexington, TX
F1category
Jan 14, 1991 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Nov 15, 1987 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
May 21, 1983 7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3category
Apr 7, 1980 6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Mar 10, 1973 7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Aug 3, 1972 10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Aug 12, 1971 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Feb 21, 1971 8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Feb 23, 1962 5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Feb 15, 1962 1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Apr 8, 1961 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Apr 27, 1958 3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3category
Mar 20, 1957 7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3category
Mar 20, 1957 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, TX
Lee County · 5,591 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lee County have on record?
Our records show 75 hail, 70 wind, and 29 tornado reports in Lee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 2, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Lee County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lee County is 4.50″. It was reported near Lexington, TX on December 23, 2002.
A storm report showed up near my home in Lee County — 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 Lee County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Lee County — 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 Lee County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Lee County — 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 Lee County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lee County — 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 Lee County, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lee County, 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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