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Donley County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Donley County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 44 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 151 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 107 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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.

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

Donley County hail map

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

151
Events (12 mo)
44
Hail
107
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 13, 2026 wind event near 1 SW Lelia Lake, Donley County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 13, 2026 wind event (70 mph) near 1 SW Lelia Lake. 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.

Last 30 days in Donley County

Current NEXRAD radar over Donley County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Donley County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 6 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 67 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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.

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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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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.

“WINDS...South 15.0 to 20.0 mph with gusts up to 30.0 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the low 100s. LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts. OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with severe thunderstorms.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts. OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with severe thunderstorms.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts. OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with severe thunderstorms.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, July 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Clarendon, moving southwest 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... Lelia Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Memphis, 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... Hedley and Quail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 723 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Lelia Lake, or 11 miles southeast of Clarendon, moving northeast at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of decaying thunderstorms moving across the southern Texas Panhandle along a line extending from 5 miles south of Fritch to Wayside. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph as the precipitation decreases. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles west of Lela to 4 miles east of Clarendon to 17 miles west of Brice. Movement was northeast at 25 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, June 29, 2026

8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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 1134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles southwest of Lutie to Memphis. Movement was east 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... Wellington, Dodson, Dozier, Lutie, Quail, and Samnorwood.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles southeast of Goodnight, or 10 miles west of Clarendon, 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... Clarendon, Howardwick, Greenbelt Lake, and Goodnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Brice, or 12 miles southeast of Clarendon, moving 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 25, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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 922 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pampa to 6 miles west of Lake Mcclellan to 13 miles northeast of Vigo Park. Movement was east at 45 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 · Donley County

“At 159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Lelia Lake, or 8 miles south of Clarendon, moving east 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... Hedley and Lelia Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 327 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dodson, or 9 miles northwest of Hollis, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Wellington, Clarendon, Howardwick, Hedley, Dodson, Lutie, Lelia Lake, Dozier, Quail, Samnorwood, and Greenbelt Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles west of Lela to near Quail to 5 miles northwest of Memphis. Movement was east at 35 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 · Donley County

“At 1111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Greenbelt Lake, or 4 miles north of Clarendon, moving southeast 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... Clarendon, Groom, Howardwick, Hedley, Lelia Lake, Greenbelt Lake, and Goodnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, June 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Groom, or 16 miles north of Clarendon, moving northeast at 15 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... Lake Mcclellan.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 548 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Howardwick, or 13 miles northwest of Clarendon, moving northeast at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, June 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Howardwick, or 11 miles northeast of Clarendon, moving north 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... Lake Mcclellan and Alanreed.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Memphis, moving northeast at 10 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mclean, or 20 miles west of Shamrock, moving northeast at 25 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... Mclean, Lela, and Kellerville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Brice, or 13 miles west of Memphis, moving north at 15 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... Hedley and Lelia Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Goodnight, or 14 miles west of Clarendon, moving northeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, May 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Memphis, moving northeast at 30 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... Wellington and Quail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Howardwick, or 11 miles north of Clarendon, moving north at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, May 28, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 62 mph

“Peak wind gust was 62 mph at 837 PM. The first gust was 58 mph at 836 PM. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Clarendon

“At 807 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Mcclellan, or 15 miles north of Clarendon, 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... Mclean, Lake Mcclellan, and Alanreed.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Groom, or 19 miles east of Panhandle, moving northwest at 25 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 · Donley County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 957 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Twitty to 8 miles northwest of Quail to 8 miles west of Brice. Movement was southeast at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles southwest of Allison to 8 miles southwest of Texola to 5 miles east of Lutie to 3 miles south of Memphis. Movement was southeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Alanreed to Memphis. Movement was northeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, May 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Cold front will push through from 8 PM through 1 AM. Post frontal north winds 20 to 30 mph gusting up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The entire combined Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. TEMPERATURES...90s to around 100. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, May 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 15, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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 628 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Hedley to Quail to 3 miles southeast of Wellington. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms present across Collingsworth, Donley, Armstrong, and Southeastern Randall Counties, moving east at 35 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 · Donley County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 857 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Alanreed, or 20 miles north of Clarendon, moving 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 827 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Groom, or 13 miles east of Claude, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for windy and dry conditions, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today, and westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph on Monday. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent today and Monday. TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for windy and dry conditions, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today, and westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph on Monday. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent today and Monday. TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the 80s to low 90s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, April 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s. IMPACTS... SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, April 17, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dozier to 3 miles northwest of Quail to Hedley. 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... Wellington, Hedley, Dozier, Lutie, Quail, and Samnorwood.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The southeastern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for dry and windy conditions is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. WINDS...For Warning: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for dry and windy conditions is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. WINDS...For Warning: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. TEMPERATURES...Mainly in the 80s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. TEMPERATURES...Upper-70s to upper-80s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, April 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...80's to low 90's. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER... Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...80's to low 90's. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER... Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Memphis, moving northeast 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... Wellington, Lutie, Quail, and Samnorwood.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Alanreed, or 16 miles northeast of Clarendon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, March 30, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

“Nickle to quarter size accumulating hail. Lasted at least 15 minutes. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · Hedley

“In all it was reported to hail close to 1 1/2 hours with up to 1 inch hail about half of that time. Damage to skylights was reported. The hail ranged from dime to quart (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Hedley

Friday, March 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. TEMPERATURES...Around 50. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 40s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly with a sudden wind shift tomorrow morning. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility locally between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...A portion of the Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of much stronger gusts remain possible during the initial arrival of the cold front.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s in far western panhandles increasing to mid 70s in the central panhandles and upper 70s in the eastern panhandles. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 5, 2026 storm activity in Donley 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.

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 70s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. TEMPERATURES...Around 70. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Monday, February 16, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WINDS...For the warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 13 percent. For the watch, as low as 8 percent. TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 60s to low 80s. For the watch, in the mid 60s to mid 70s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...For the warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 13 percent. For the watch, as low as 8 percent. TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 60s to low 80s. For the watch, in the mid 60s to mid 70s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the 70s to low 80s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. TEMPERATURES...Around 70. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 512 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Lela to 11 miles northeast of Lelia Lake to 7 miles northeast of Hedley. Movement was northeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

“At 402 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southwest of Palo Duro Canyon to 8 miles northeast of Vigo Park. 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 · Donley County

Monday, September 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1023 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Washburn to 4 miles north of Vigo Park. Movement was east at 50 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... Panhandle, Claude, Groom, Wayside, Washburn, Goodnight, and Pantex.”

NWS severe weather mention · Donley County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 151 severe weather events in Donley 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 Donley County recently?

Yes — 44 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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