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Hail and storm reports near Lancaster, TX

NOAA records list 59 hail reports within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 13, 2023. They also list 25 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 75 mph on March 4, 2025.

Official hail reports since 2016
59
Biggest reported hail
2.50 in
Most recent hail report
June 6, 2026
Strongest reported wind
75 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Lancaster.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Lancaster, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
June 6, 20261.00 in (quarter)5.9 miEllis, TXRed OakNCEI record
June 6, 20261.25 in (half dollar)5.6 miDallas, TXDe Soto Carroll ArptNCEI record
June 6, 20261.00 in (quarter)4.3 miDallas, TXDesotoNCEI record
May 24, 20261.00 in (quarter)8.8 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
May 23, 20261.00 in (quarter)6.8 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
April 26, 20261.00 in (quarter)6.9 miEllis, TXOvillaNCEI record
April 25, 20261.00 in (quarter)9.9 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
April 25, 20261.00 in (quarter)9.9 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
March 29, 20251.00 in (quarter)5 miEllis, TXFerrisNCEI record
March 25, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)6.6 miDallas, TXWilmerNCEI record
March 8, 20251.00 in (quarter)5.1 miDallas, TXDesotoNCEI record
March 8, 20251.00 in (quarter)5.7 miDallas, TXDesotoNCEI record
May 27, 20240.75 in (penny)8.3 miDallas, TXOak CliffNCEI record
May 27, 20241.25 in (half dollar)8.1 miDallas, TXOak CliffNCEI record
May 27, 20242.00 in (hen egg)5.7 miDallas, TXHutchinsNCEI record
May 27, 20240.75 in (penny)7.6 miEllis, TXFerrisNCEI record
May 27, 20240.75 in (penny)9.9 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
May 24, 20241.00 in (quarter)8.2 miEllis, TXSterrettNCEI record
September 24, 20231.00 in (quarter)9.9 miEllis, TXOvillaNCEI record
September 24, 20231.00 in (quarter)6.9 miEllis, TXOvillaNCEI record
September 24, 20232.25 in7 miEllis, TXRed OakNCEI record
June 14, 20231.00 in (quarter)9.5 miEllis, TXOvillaNCEI record
June 13, 20231.50 in (ping pong ball)5.3 miEllis, TXRed OakNCEI record
June 13, 20232.50 in (tennis ball)5.3 miEllis, TXRed OakNCEI record
June 13, 20231.25 in (half dollar)5 miEllis, TXRed OakNCEI record
June 12, 20232.00 in (hen egg)9.7 miDallas, TXCedar HillNCEI record
June 12, 20231.00 in (quarter)8.8 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
June 12, 20232.00 in (hen egg)9.8 miDallas, TXElamNCEI record
June 12, 20230.75 in (penny)7.7 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
June 12, 20232.00 in (hen egg)8.9 miDallas, TXCedar HillNCEI record
June 12, 20232.00 in (hen egg)9.6 miDallas, TXBalch SpgsNCEI record
June 8, 20231.00 in (quarter)8.3 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
June 3, 20231.00 in (quarter)5 miDallas, TXWheatland AreaNCEI record
March 1, 20230.75 in (penny)8.1 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
March 1, 20231.25 in (half dollar)6.2 miDallas, TXDesotoNCEI record
March 1, 20231.00 in (quarter)3.4 miDallas, TXWheatland AreaNCEI record
December 13, 20221.00 in (quarter)8.3 miDallas, TXDuncanvilleNCEI record
September 3, 20221.00 in (quarter)9.8 miDallas, TXCedar HillNCEI record
April 13, 20220.75 in (penny)8 miDallas, TXPeelerNCEI record
March 21, 20220.75 in (penny)6.9 miEllis, TXOvillaNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 17 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Lancaster, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
June 6, 202663 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miDallas, TXDe Soto Carroll ArptNCEI record
April 26, 202660 mph (measured gust)7.7 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
April 26, 202658 mph (measured gust)8.1 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
February 14, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.2 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
February 14, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.6 miDallas, TXWheatland AreaNCEI record
July 8, 202558 mph (estimated gust)5.1 miDallas, TXDesotoNCEI record
March 4, 202558 mph (measured gust)8.1 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
March 4, 202575 mph (estimated gust)3.8 miDallas, TXDesotoNCEI record
March 4, 202570 mph (estimated gust)7.6 miDallas, TXDe Soto Carroll ArptNCEI record
May 28, 202460 mph (measured gust)8.1 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
May 28, 202458 mph (measured gust)3.3 miDallas, TXLancaster ArptNCEI record
March 2, 202370 mph (estimated gust)8.8 miDallas, TXElamNCEI record
March 2, 202363 mph (measured gust)8.1 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
December 13, 202262 mph (measured gust)8.1 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
September 25, 202263 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miDallas, TXPeelerNCEI record
September 4, 202264 mph (measured gust)8.1 miDallas, TX(Rbd)Redbird Arpt DaNCEI record
July 14, 202245 mph (estimated gust)5.1 miDallas, TXDe Soto Carroll ArptNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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