Castro County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Castro County, Texas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 28 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 10 hail reports with hail up to 2.25" and 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Castro County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph
- Wind 77 mph 3 N Hart SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 2 NE Dimmitt SPC verified report
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 244 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Tulia, moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Tulia and Nazareth.”
- Hail 0.5" Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1043 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms with strong outflow winds near Friona, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms near Rhea, or 15 miles west of Friona, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25"
“Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.). (LUB)”
- Hail 2.25" 10 N Dimmitt SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 8 S Dimmitt SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
- Wind 64 mph 3 N Hart SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Also gusted to 60 mph at 1154 PM. Measured by West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”
“Gusts of 58 to 61 mph from 1135 PM to 1140 PM. Measured by West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”
- Wind 62 mph 3 N Hart SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 2 NE Dimmitt SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Also slightly over one inch of rain. (LUB)”
- Hail 1" 2 SE Hart SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Earth, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dimmitt, Olton, Earth, and Springlake.”
- Wind 55 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 7 miles north of Lazbuddie, or 10 miles southeast of Friona, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles east of Hart, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Plainview, Hart, Kress, Halfway, Seth Ward, and Edmonson.”
- Hail 0.75" Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Spotter report of a landspout. (LUB)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 NE Hart SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“Timing...Until 10 PM CDT tonight. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity...As low as 4 percent. Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
- Wind 55 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“Timing...From 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 5 percent. Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
- Wind 50 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Castro County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph
“West Texas Mesonet. Zero-mile visibility from blowing dust in Dimmitt. (LUB)”
- Wind 71 mph 2 NE Dimmitt SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 3 N Hart SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Castro County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Castro County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Castro County recently?
Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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