Childress County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Childress County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 17 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 75 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 58 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Childress County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Childress County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Childress County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph
- Wind 67 mph 4 W Childress SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. It was associated with a wet microburst that produced 0.11 inches of rain in 1 minute. (LUB)”
“At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Kirkland, or 6 miles east of Childress. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 70 mph 2 NNE Childress SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorm outflow winds along a line extending from 8 miles south of Hedley to 5 miles northeast of Cone. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1255 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from near South Plains to 10 miles east of Turkey, moving east at 30 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“At 159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Childress, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Childress County.”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LUB)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 NNW Childress SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 NNE Childress SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Childress SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 332 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Northfield, or 15 miles southwest of Childress, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Northfield and Tell.”
- Hail 0.88" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1212 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 4 miles southeast of Memphis, moving southeast at 35 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 4 miles south of Brice, or 17 miles northeast of Caprock Canyon State Park, moving southeast at 30 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Childress SPC verified report
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 13 miles southwest of Memphis, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 900 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Memphis, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Childress County.”
- Hail 0.88" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1019 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Hollis, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Childress County.”
“At 1103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Kirkland, or 11 miles east of Childress, moving east at 30 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... Kirkland.”
- Hail 0.88" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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 Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 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...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.”
“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 Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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 Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 2 NNE Childress SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2 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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
4 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Floyd, Hockley, Lubbock, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 7 NW Childress SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 71 mph
- Wind 71 mph 2 NNE Childress SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“A few quarter sized stones observed... but mostly penny size or less. (LUB)”
- Hail 1.75" 5 SW Childress SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 N Childress SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 7 NW Childress SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Timing...Until 7 PM this evening. Wind...West-northwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 10 percent. Fuels...Dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 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...Childress, Cottle, and Dickens Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of the South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far southeast Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, November 20, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 436 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Brice to 12 miles northeast of Turkey to 5 miles west of Northfield. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Childress County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Childress County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 75 severe weather events in Childress 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 Childress County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Childress 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.