Ector 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 Ector County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 21 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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 Ector County
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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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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
2 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 Ector County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Delayed report: broadcast media relayed reports of a few power outages and some tree damage in Odessa. An uprooted tree was reported near Hammett Drive. The time of occ (MAF)”
“Delayed report: a member of the public posted a picture on social media of a sign blown over in front of the MCM Elegante in Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated (MAF)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Odessa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Mission Dorado SPC verified report
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 337 PM CDT/237 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms scattered along a line extending from near Kermit to 6 miles northwest of West Odessa to 10 miles south of Andrews. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Wink to 6 miles east of Monahans to 10 miles southwest of West Odessa to 10 miles southeast of Odessa. Movement was southeast at 15 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 Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Midland, moving north 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Goldsmith to near West Odessa to 15 miles east of Monahans. Movement was 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...”
“At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Kermit, 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. Locations impacted include... Penwell and Notrees.”
- Hail 0.25" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 637 PM CDT/537 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Kermit, 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Ector 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" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 1047 PM CDT/947 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Bronco to 11 miles east of Nadine to 8 miles northwest of Kermit. Movement was 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 849 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 12 miles northeast of Mentone to 18 miles southeast of Balmorhea Lake. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 828 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Pyote, or 17 miles east of Pecos, moving east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of West Odessa, or 18 miles east of Monahans, moving north at 35 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... Odessa, West Odessa, and Penwell.”
“At 1159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midland International Air and Space Port, or near Midland, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pyote, or 16 miles south of Wink, 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... Monahans, Thorntonville, Pyote, Wickett, Roy Hurd Memorial Airport, and Monahans Sandhills State Park.”
- Wind 55 mph Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 546 PM CDT/446 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles east of Artesia to near Loving to near Saragosa. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, with patchy blowing dusty reducing visibility. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Ector County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ector County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Ector 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 Ector County recently?
Yes — 13 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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