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Motley 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 Motley County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 80 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 64 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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.

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

80
Events (12 mo)
16
Hail
64
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 22, 2026 wind event near 3 N Roaring Springs, Motley County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 22, 2026 wind event (61 mph) near 3 N Roaring Springs. 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.

Last 30 days in Motley County

Current NEXRAD radar over Motley County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Motley County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 62 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 3 NWS warnings — wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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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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.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Motley 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 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Afton, or 11 miles south of Matador, moving northwest 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... Matador, Dougherty, and Roaring Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Dougherty, or 10 miles west of Matador, moving northwest at 10 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... Dougherty and Roaring Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Motley 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 736 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Dumont to 5 miles northeast of Girard. These storms were 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“At 733 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 5 miles northwest of Paducah. These storms were nearly stationary. Additional strong storms where also located along Highway 70 between Matador and Paducah, moving very little. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Afton, or 11 miles northeast of Dickens, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mcadoo, Afton, and Roaring Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Matador, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Matador, Northfield, and Roaring Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Motley 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 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorm outflow winds along a line extending from 8 miles south of Hedley to 5 miles northeast of Cone. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“At 1255 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from near South Plains to 10 miles east of Turkey, moving 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 332 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Northfield, or 15 miles southwest of Childress, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Northfield and Tell.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Motley 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 1150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 4 miles south of Brice, or 17 miles northeast of Caprock Canyon State Park, moving southeast at 30 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 · Motley County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 4, 2026 storm activity in Motley 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 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Flomot, or 11 miles north of Matador, 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... Flomot.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 13 miles southwest of Memphis, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Caprock Canyon State Park to 5 miles southeast of Lockney. Movement was southeast at 45 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

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

“Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. Severe gusts from 58 to 61 mph occurred from 11:36 PM to 11:41 PM. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 3 N Roaring Springs

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 14, 2026 storm activity in Motley 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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley 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 · Motley County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley 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 · Motley County

Friday, April 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Floyd, Hockley, Lubbock, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 5 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Monday, March 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of South Plains to 6 miles south of Slide. Movement was southeast at 20 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley 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 · Motley County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. Timing...For today, until 7 PM this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Crosby, Floyd, Garza, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum, and Hall Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Crosby, Floyd, Garza, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum, and Hall Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Monday, February 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, November 20, 2025 storm activity in Motley 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 328 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front along a line extending from near Lockney to 6 miles south of Crosbyton to 7 miles southwest of Justiceburg. 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. Very little rainfall is occurring. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Motley County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 80 severe weather events in Motley 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 Motley County recently?

Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.

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