King County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in King County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 58 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 47 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in King County
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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.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 918 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles east of Guthrie to 7 miles southwest of Peacock. Movement was southeast 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... Jayton, Guthrie, Peacock, and Swenson.”
“At 811 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chalk, or 9 miles southeast of Paducah. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Grow, Chalk, and Hackberry.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" King County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" King County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jayton, moving north 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... Spur, Jayton, Girard, Peacock, Swenson, and Clairemont.”
“At 234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Swenson, or 6 miles northwest of Aspermont, 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...”
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 11 miles northwest of Dumont, or 11 miles southeast of Matador, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.75" King County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”
- Wind 60 mph 10 WSW Guthrie SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2 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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
4 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
- Wind 64 mph 8 SE Guthrie SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Grow, or 7 miles north of Guthrie, moving northeast at 35 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...”
“At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles southeast of Chalk, or 18 miles northeast of Guthrie, moving northeast 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" King County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" King County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“Initial gust of 69 mph at 6:36 PM CDT. West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”
- Wind 72 mph 8 SE Guthrie SPC verified report
Monday, March 30, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Hailstones ranging from quarter to golf ball size. (LUB)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 SW Grow SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 WNW Guthrie SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 8 SE Guthrie SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Peacock, or 10 miles south of Jayton, moving northeast 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... Aspermont, Jayton, Peacock, Swenson, and Clairemont.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Timing...Until 7 PM this evening. Wind...West-northwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 10 percent. Fuels...Dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. Wind...Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...As low as 15 percent. Fuels...Normal to dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”
- Wind 60 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds at 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. WHERE...The southern South and Rolling Plains. WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph King County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 23, 2025
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 239 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Guthrie, moving northeast at 45 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central King County.”
“At 1238 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Peacock, or 8 miles east of Jayton, moving northeast at 50 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.”
- Hail 0.75" King County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" King County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, November 20, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 402 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Afton to 3 miles southeast of Dickens to 11 miles south of Spur. Movement was east at 45 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.”
- Hail 0.25" King County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 835 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southeast of Guthrie, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern King County.”
- Hail 0.75" King County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in King County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in King County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in King County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
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