Dawson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Dawson County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 12 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 68 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Dawson 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.
Friday, July 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1157 PM CDT/1057 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong outflow boundary along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Lamesa to 14 miles east of Andrews to 11 miles east of Jal Airport. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, and blowing dust may briefly reduce visibility down to 2 miles or less.”
“At 1122 PM CDT/1022 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong outflow boundary located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Welch to 18 miles southwest of Lamesa to 11 miles southeast of Gaines County Airport to 16 miles east of Eunice to 7 miles west of Eunice Airport. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Mesonet station 18 Lamesa 2SE measured a 68 mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow. (MAF)”
- Wind 68 mph 2 SSE Lamesa SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 403 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of Welch, or 15 miles west of Lamesa, moving north at 5 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... McKenzie Lake and Punkin Center.”
- Hail 0.75" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 740 PM CDT/640 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Clairemont to near Justiceburg to near New Moore to 8 miles southwest of Tokio to 9 miles north of Bronco. Movement was south at 10 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1044 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Lenorah, or 21 miles north of Midland, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tarzan, Patricia, and Klondike.”
- Wind 50 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 810 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Seagraves Airport, or 7 miles east of Seagraves, moving northeast at 25 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...”
“At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Seminole, moving northeast at 20 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Lamesa, moving northeast at 25 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" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1004 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Welch, or 16 miles south of Brownfield, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1214 AM CDT, observations showed strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Welch to near Midland International Air and Space Port to 7 miles east of Monahans. Movement was east at 30 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1128 PM CDT/1028 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seagraves to Andrews to near Goldsmith to 9 miles southeast of Kermit. Movement was east at 35 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN... WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gail, moving east at 40 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... Gail.”
“At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Seagraves Airport, or 13 miles southeast of Seagraves, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, with patchy blowing dust. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Dawson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Dawson County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Dawson 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 Dawson County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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