Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in El Paso County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 64 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 51 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 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.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across El Paso 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 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 141 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm just west of Hueco Tanks, moving west at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 62 mph
“ASOS station KELP El Paso International Airport. (EPZ)”
“At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Franklin Mountain State Park. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down rocks and debris onto Transmountain Pass (Loop 375) and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
1 SPC verified storm report
“KVIA social media post of storm damage and reports of downed power poles. (EPZ)”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 558 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Mesquite, moving south 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...”
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“ASOS station KELP El Paso International Airport. (EPZ)”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 953 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary produced by thunderstorms over Santa Teresa, moving south at 25 mph towards the El Paso area. Another storm was over western part of El Paso. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 916 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary produced by thunderstorms near Chamberino, moving south towards the El Paso area at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East El Paso, moving east at 5 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstormS just south of Columbus and moving northeast around 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph with areas of blowing dust lowering visibilities to one mile or less. 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 641 PM MDT, widely scattered thunderstorms were developing across the Hatch and Mesilla Valleys, and encroaching on El Paso. The individual storms will generally be short lived, but will produce highly localized wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, and may kick up blowing dust. In addition, a strong outflow is pushing a wall of dust into El Paso from the west.”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 615 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Santa Teresa to 7 miles southwest of Central El Paso to 3 miles northwest of Far East El Paso to 9 miles south of McGregor Range Base. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible along this boundary and with any thunderstorms that develop behind it.”
“At 545 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front along a line extending from 3 miles south of Northeast El Paso to near Santa Teresa to 13 miles southwest of La Union. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph with any thunderstorm that develops along this line. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“ASOS station KELP El Paso International Airport. (EPZ)”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 707 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Fort Bliss, moving southeast at 15 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...”
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 74 mph
“ASOS station KELP El Paso International Airport. (EPZ)”
“ASOS station KBIF Biggs Field AWOS. (EPZ)”
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Location and time approx based on radar. Social media post showed hail stones near 1 inch. (EPZ)”
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 339 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Blowing dust is also likely. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 130 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm intensifying over the Juarez Mountains, just south of Downtown El Paso, moving north at 25 mph. Additional storms were developing around Socorro. 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.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR TODAY AND MONDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry.”
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR TODAY AND MONDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry.”
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of South Central New Mexico and Far West Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of South Central New Mexico and Far West Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND WEST TEXAS... .A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the winds Sunday.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, Otero Mesa, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Western El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, and Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties. WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The lowlands of south central New Mexico and much of Far West Texas, including El Paso and Las Cruces. WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY... .Strong southwest flow aloft will develop as a Pacific storm system moves to southern California Saturday and across the Four Corners region Sunday. Wind gusts Saturday will increase to around 40 mph, and Sunday to 50 mph or greater.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In El Paso County, areas west of the Franklin Mountains, including west El Paso, and areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains. Also, the Otero Mesa in New Mexico, southward into the higher terrain of northern and western Hudspeth County in Texas. WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.”
“WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Texas, western El Paso County, including west El Paso. Also, areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains in eastern El Paso and western Hudspeth County, and along the mesa rim north of I-10. In New Mexico, the warning includes the Otero Mesa, including much of McGregor Range.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...East to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Salt Basin, and Western El Paso County. WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...East to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Salt Basin, and Western El Paso County. WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER THIS WEEKEND FOR LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... Strong 990mb lee side surface low over eastern Colorado will increase flow out of the west across much of New Mexico and west Texas this afternoon.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening.”
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY... .A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to 35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common.”
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY... .A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to 35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
1 SPC verified storm report
“Outflow winds blew over tree and pulled down a powerline leaving the area around the El Pavon Apartments without power. (EPZ)”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 64 severe weather events in El Paso County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 13 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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