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Castro County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Castro County, Texas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 102 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 15 hail reports with hail up to 2.25" and 86 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Castro County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Castro County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Castro County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Castro County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

102
Events (12 mo)
15
Hail
86
Wind
1
Tornado
2.25"
Max hail
77
Max wind (mph)
Sep 26, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 22, 2026 tornado event near 3 NE Hart, Castro County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 22, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 NE Hart. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 203 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Black, or 8 miles east of Friona, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Summerfield and Black.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 455 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hart, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hart.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Tulia, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Tulia.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Happy, or 12 miles northwest of Tulia, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Tulia and Happy.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 946 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Easter, or 9 miles south of Hereford. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Summerfield and Easter.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Happy, or 13 miles north of Tulia, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Happy.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, July 31, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 31, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.). (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 10 N Dimmitt

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Also gusted to 60 mph at 1154 PM. Measured by West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 N Hart

“Gusts of 58 to 61 mph from 1135 PM to 1140 PM. Measured by West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Dimmitt

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Also slightly over one inch of rain. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Hart

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 22, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“[Landspout] Spotter report of a landspout. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Hart

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 14, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“West Texas Mesonet. Zero-mile visibility from blowing dust in Dimmitt. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Dimmitt

Sunday, April 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low as 6 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low as 6 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, April 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Castro County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 5 miles east of Happy to 4 miles southeast of Morton. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Isolated higher wind gusts are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“At 323 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 8 miles west of Happy to 4 miles northeast of Bledsoe. Movement was east at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Terry, Yoakum, Castro, and Parmer Counties. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, March 27, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“Wind...Northeast at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity...As low as 20 percent in the far southern Texas Panhandle. Elsewhere, values ranging from 25 to 35 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds will become northeast Friday afternoon. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“Wind...North at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph; winds will become northeast Friday afternoon. Humidity...As low as 25 percent in the far southeastern Texas Panhandle. At or above 30 percent elsewhere across West Texas. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Timing....Sunday from 7 AM CDT until 9 PM CDT. Wind.... Northerly at 30 to 50 mph, gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...as low as 10%. Fuels...Critically dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Timing....7 AM CDT Sunday through 9 PM CDT Sunday. Wind.... Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph, gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...as low as 10%. Fuels...Critically dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may also result in periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North-northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1148 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Summerfield, or 7 miles southwest of Hereford, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Summerfield.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry, Yoakum, Castro, and Parmer Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 13 percent. Fuels...Dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Monday, February 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds can cause blowing dust, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. Wind...Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph. Humidity...As low as 15 percent. Fuels...Normal to dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“WHAT...Southwest winds between 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and most of the South Plains. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 321 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles west of Tulia to 3 miles northeast of Kress to 3 miles southwest of Aiken. Movement was northeast at 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

“At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Hart, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Tulia, Hart, Kress, and Edmonson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Castro County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Castro County, TX?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 102 severe weather events in Castro County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Castro County recently?

Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Castro County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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