Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Dickens County, Texas? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 62 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 56 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph, plus 6 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Dickens County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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 →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.
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Afton, or 11 miles south of Matador, moving northwest 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... Matador, Dougherty, and Roaring Springs.”
“At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Mcadoo, or 14 miles northwest of Dickens, moving northwest at 5 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... Matador and Roaring Springs.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 736 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Dumont to 5 miles northeast of Girard. These storms were 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...”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Afton, or 11 miles northeast of Dickens, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mcadoo, Afton, and Roaring Springs.”
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jayton, moving north 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... Spur, Jayton, Girard, Peacock, Swenson, and Clairemont.”
“At 234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Swenson, or 6 miles northwest of Aspermont, moving north 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 509 PM CDT, a pair of strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of Ralls to 8 miles southwest of Mcadoo. Movement was east-northeast 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. Locations impacted include...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 11 miles northwest of Dumont, or 11 miles southeast of Matador, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of South Plains to 6 miles south of Slide. Movement was southeast at 20 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...”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM.”
“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. Timing...For today, until 7 PM this evening.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. Wind...Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...As low as 15 percent. Fuels...Normal to dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
“Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 14 percent. Fuels...Normal to dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds at 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. WHERE...The southern South and Rolling Plains. WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 328 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front along a line extending from near Lockney to 6 miles south of Crosbyton to 7 miles southwest of Justiceburg. Movement was 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. Very little rainfall is occurring. Locations impacted include...”
“At 402 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Afton to 3 miles southeast of Dickens to 11 miles south of Spur. Movement was east at 45 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.”
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 62 severe weather events in Dickens County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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