Howard County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Howard County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 32 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 62 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Howard County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Howard County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Howard County
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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.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 855 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Colorado City Airport to 7 miles southeast of Forsan. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Coahoma, or 14 miles northeast of Big Spring, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Coahoma, or 16 miles northeast of Big Spring, moving northwest at 15 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" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Saratoga to near New Boston, or extending from 7 miles south of Mineral Springs to near New Boston, moving southeast at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 943 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Blevins to near Red Lick, or extending from 12 miles north of Hope to 8 miles northwest of Wake Village, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Dierks to over Dalby Springs, or extending from near Dierks to 12 miles southeast of Boxelder, moving southeast at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
3 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 Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 854 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Snyder, 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...”
“At 808 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Colorado City State Park, or 13 miles southwest of Colorado City, 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" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Gail to near Snyder to Colorado City. Movement was northeast 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" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles northeast of Ogden, or 11 miles east of Ashdown, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 642 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles north of Blevins to 13 miles west of Bogata, or extending from 16 miles northwest of Prescott to 16 miles northwest of Hagansport, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northeast of Blevins to over Ashdown, or extending from 15 miles north of Prescott to over Ashdown, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 756 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northwest of De Queen to over Brightstar, or extending from 8 miles northwest of De Queen to 11 miles east of Atlanta, moving east at 30 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stanton, or 8 miles north of Greenwood, moving southeast at 10 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Luther, or 15 miles east of Ackerly, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Gail, Luther, J B Thomas Reservoir, Vincent, Vealmoor, and Knapp.”
- Hail 0.75" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Nashville to near Cookville, or extending from over Nashville to 10 miles east of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 1255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles east of Gillham to over Clarksville, or extending from 9 miles west of Dierks to over Clarksville, moving southeast at 30 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...A portion of western Texas. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles west of Lake Colorado City State Park, or 15 miles west of Colorado City, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 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...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“At 810 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Greenwood, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 60 mph Big Spring SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one to three miles in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one to three miles in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.”
- Wind 65 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...”
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 941 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Wilton to 11 miles southwest of New Boston, or extending from 8 miles north of Ashdown to 11 miles southwest of New Boston, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, NORTHERN PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”
“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, NORTHERN PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...”
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 959 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Lenorah, or 13 miles west of Ackerly, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 347 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wake Village, moving northeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nash, or over Wake Village, moving northeast at 40 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, November 24, 2025
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 825 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Dierks to over Lodi, or extending from near Dierks to 17 miles southwest of Atlanta, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 729 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles north of Broken Bow to near Cookville, or extending from 22 miles northwest of De Queen to 7 miles northeast of Mount Pleasant, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 23, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 532 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Garden City to near Fort Stockton. Movement was east at 35 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 630 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forsan, or 12 miles southeast of Big Spring, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
“At 548 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Garden City, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Garden City and Forsan.”
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Howard County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 62 severe weather events in Howard 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 Howard County recently?
Yes — 32 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Howard County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.