Local insights, storm event coverage, and homeowner guides for the South Plains of West Texas.
On June 5, 2025, a devastating supercell spawned 8 tornadoes across Lubbock County, including an EF-2 that tore through residential neighborhoods. Baseball-sized hail and catastrophic winds left thousands of homes damaged and exposed critical gaps in storm preparedness.
Lubbock sits in the heart of Hail Alley, where geographic and atmospheric conditions create some of America's most severe hail storms. Here's why the South Plains experiences devastating hail events every spring—and what homeowners must do.
After the June 5, 2025 supercell devastated Lubbock, out-of-state contractors flooded damaged neighborhoods offering lowball estimates and demanding large deposits. Here's how to spot storm chasers and protect yourself.
Hail and storm season in Lubbock does more damage than most homeowners realize. Here's what to look for — and why acting fast is the difference between a clean claim and a denied one.