Lubbock weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Lubbock, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Lubbock as part of Lubbock County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Lubbock
180 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lubbock since 1950, killing 26 people and injuring 521. The most recent was on June 5, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Lubbock
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1970 | F5 | Lubbock County | 8.4 mi | 1,333 yd | 26 | 500 |
| April 21, 1957 | F4 | Hockley County | 29.2 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 7 |
| April 21, 1957 | F4 | Lubbock County | 15.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 6 |
| May 24, 1957 | F3 | Lynn County | 37.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 6, 1989 | F3 | Crosby County | 30 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | EF1 | Lubbock County | 2.6 mi | 792 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 5, 2025 | EF2 | Hockley County | 3.3 mi | 968 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 5, 2025 | EF1 | Hockley County | 3.6 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 2 |
| June 5, 2025 | EF2 | Hockley County | 8.8 mi | 1,936 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 30, 2025 | ? | Hockley County | 1.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Lubbock County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 368 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 191 | August 31, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 146 | May 18, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 142 | May 18, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 130 | May 18, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 98 | October 13, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 64 | November 10, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 38 | January 25, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 37 | August 24, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
About Lubbock
- Population: 272,086 (2024 estimate)
- County: Lubbock County
- State: Texas