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Hale County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Hale County, Texas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 118 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 21 hail reports with hail up to 2.25" and 94 high-wind reports with gusts up to 85 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 30, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Hale County hail map

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

118
Events (12 mo)
21
Hail
94
Wind
3
Tornado
2.25"
Max hail
85
Max wind (mph)
Sep 30, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 22, 2026 tornado event near 3 SE Plainview, Hale County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 22, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 SE Plainview. 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.

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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.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Shallowater, or 12 miles southwest of Abernathy, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Abernathy, Shallowater, and New Deal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, September 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 25, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 926 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken, or 10 miles southeast of Plainview, moving northeast 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... Lockney, Aiken, and South Plains.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 832 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Shallowater to 6 miles northeast of New Moore. 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 10, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 613 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Kress, or 10 miles south of Tulia, moving southeast 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... Plainview, Kress, Seth Ward, and Edmonson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“EM reported construction trailer flipped over... 6-8 vehicles damaged by flying debris from nearby construction site... and fences down. Additional wind damage videos f (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Plainview

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Anton, or 13 miles southeast of Littlefield, moving 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kress, or 12 miles southeast of Tulia, moving southwest 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... Tulia, Kress, and Claytonville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Abernathy, 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... Abernathy and New Deal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Whitharral, or 10 miles south of Littlefield, 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... Littlefield, Shallowater, Anton, Cotton Center, Spade, and Whitharral.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, July 31, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 68 mph

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 350 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 5 miles north of Hale Center, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Monday, June 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Texas Tech University, or over Lubbock, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and associated outflow winds along a line extending from Plainview to Cotton Center to Lubbock. Movement was 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. Blowing dust may result in brief visibility reductions. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph

“At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of Halfway to 8 miles south of Anton to 8 miles southwest of Locketville. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 85 mph

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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.

“Social media photo. Time and location estimated from radar. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE Cotton Center

“Social media photo. Location estimated from radar. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · Abernathy

Monday, June 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“mPing report of shingles blown off roof. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · Abernathy

Monday, June 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 358 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Cotton Center, or 13 miles south of Olton, moving northeast at 15 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 · Hale County

“At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Spade, or 14 miles south of Olton, moving northeast at 15 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... Hale Center, Cotton Center, and Spade.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Whitharral, or 7 miles south of Littlefield, moving east 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, June 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Shallowater, or 7 miles southwest of Abernathy, moving west at 10 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... Abernathy, Shallowater, and New Deal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles south of Mackenzie Reservoir to 4 miles southwest of Claytonville to 3 miles southwest of Hale Center. Movement was southeast at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles east of Hart, moving southeast at 45 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... Plainview, Hart, Kress, Halfway, Seth Ward, and Edmonson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, May 22, 2026

8 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25", 3 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 22, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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.

“[Landspout] Multiple reports on X from chasers of landspouts. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE Plainview

“Multiple reports of a dusty tornado. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNW Abernathy

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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 far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, May 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

Sunday, April 26, 2026

3 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, April 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, April 3, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 3, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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.

“Severe gust associated with outflow from approaching storm. Additional gust to 59 mph measured at 1056 PM. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Aiken

“Photo shows several hailstones a bit bigger than quarter size. Location estimated from radar. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 5 E Edmonson

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 15 miles northeast of Vigo Park to 9 miles south of Brownfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph under virga showers. Isolated wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 5 miles east of Happy to 4 miles southeast of Morton. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Isolated higher wind gusts are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, March 27, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, March 13, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Friday, February 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 13 percent. Fuels...Dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Monday, February 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds can cause blowing dust, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. Wind...Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph. Humidity...As low as 15 percent. Fuels...Normal to dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“WHAT...Southwest winds between 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and most of the South Plains. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 321 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles west of Tulia to 3 miles northeast of Kress to 3 miles southwest of Aiken. 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 · Hale County

“At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Hart, moving northeast at 40 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... Tulia, Hart, Kress, and Edmonson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 118 severe weather events in Hale 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 Hale County recently?

Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Hale County?

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