Lubbock area, September 15, 2026: spotters filed 2 hail reports in Hockley and Lubbock counties, between 22:10 and 23:32 UTC. The closest report fell 5.5 miles from the Lubbock city center (4 E Reese Center). The largest stone measured 1.00 in. at Smyer, Hockley County.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.00″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22:10 | 1.00″ | Smyer, Hockley County | 17.6 mi |
| 23:32 | 1.00″ | 4 E Reese Center, Lubbock County | 5.5 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.00 in. hail on September 15, 2026 means for a Lubbock roof
2 of the 2 sized Lubbock reports reached 1 in. The 1.00 in. stone at Smyer, Hockley County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on September 15, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Lubbock.
How the storm moved through the area
| Hour (UTC) | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 22:00 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 23:00 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| County | Reports | Largest hail | Closest to city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley | 1 | 1.00″ | 17.6 mi |
| Lubbock | 1 | 1.00″ | 5.5 mi |
The same storm in nearby cities
On September 15 the log holds 4 matched cities in 4 states; Lubbock has no neighbour within 220 miles, so its hail stood alone on September 15.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Lubbock storm
Lubbock: that storm was 49 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Lubbock the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Tue, Sep 22) are already behind us.
- After you file proof of loss for the Sep 15 storm, the insurer has 15 business days. Statute text
Lubbock: insurer clocks counted from a claim filed Tue, Sep 22; working-day clocks skip weekends. Claim deadlines for Lubbock, TX. Hail claim guide for Texas. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
September 15 against the Lubbock County September record
Lubbock's September 15 log shows 1.00 in. hail. The record September in Lubbock County since 2014 is 2014, with 1 reports and a largest stone of 1.00 in.
Hail history near Lubbock: not the first
Lubbock’s county has logged 106 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Verified roofers in Lubbock
- Plains Roofing CompanyVerified
- Andrus Brothers RoofingVerified
- Fat Matt RoofingVerified
- Forster ConstructionVerified
- Maverick RoofingVerified
See all roofing contractors in Lubbock, TX
What the sizes reported on September 15, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Lubbock's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 2 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Lubbock County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 5 hail reports for Lubbock County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.75 in. That is more than 2 of the 9 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2019 with 28 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Lubbock County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 2.50″ |
| 2018 | 10 | 3.00″ |
| 2019 | 28 | 3.00″ |
| 2020 | 13 | 3.00″ |
| 2021 | 4 | 1.75″ |
| 2022 | 4 | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 5 | 4.50″ |
| 2024 | 10 | 1.75″ |
| 2025 | 22 | 2.50″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 5 | 1.75″ |
The week after September 15, 2026
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Lubbock or to the 0 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Tue, Sep 15, through Tue, Sep 22.
Verified roofers near Lubbock
5 verified roofers listed for Lubbock. Verified means the license was matched to the RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
Questions about this storm
Lubbock, September 15, 2026: how big was the hail?
At Smyer, Hockley County, the largest SPC report was 1.00 in.
Lubbock, September 15, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 5.5 miles from the city center and the farthest 17.6 miles. Within 10 miles: 1 of 2 reports.
Lubbock, September 15, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 22:10 to 23:32 UTC, a window of 82 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Lubbock, September 15, 2026: what dates apply to a Texas insurer?
A claim filed on Tue, Sep 22 puts Lubbock's insurer on the clock: acknowledgment by Wed, Oct 7; decision 15 business days after proof of loss. That is Texas law, applied to Lubbock. Information, not legal advice; Lubbock homeowners find their own reporting deadline in the policy.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
What did the feed log near Lubbock in the week after September 15, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Lubbock or to the 0 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Tue, Sep 15, through Tue, Sep 22.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Lubbock County?
NOAA's county table already holds 5 hail reports for Lubbock County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.75 in. That is more than 2 of the 9 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2019 with 28 reports.
How many verified roofers can inspect after the Tue, Sep 15 storm in Lubbock?
5 verified roofers listed for Lubbock. Verified means the license was matched to the RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
More Resources
All recent local hail · Roofing contractors · Insurance claim guide · Roof replacement costs here · Emergency roof repair