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Potter County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Potter County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 49 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 196 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 147 high-wind reports with gusts up to 91 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 Potter County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Potter County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Potter County hail map

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

196
Events (12 mo)
49
Hail
147
Wind
0
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
91
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 21, 2026 hail event near 1 ENE Bushland, Potter County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 21, 2026 hail event (2.75") near 1 ENE Bushland. 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 Potter County

Current NEXRAD radar over Potter County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Potter 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 5 storm days · 10 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 5 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 71 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.

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Boys Ranch to 7 miles east of Borger. Movement was southeast at 20 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 · Potter County

“At 258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles north of Panhandle to 4 miles northwest of Bushland. Movement was southeast 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 · Potter County

Friday, July 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Conlen to 5 miles west of Channing to 6 miles northeast of Adrian. Movement was east at 35 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 · Potter County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Goodwell to 3 miles west of Cactus to 12 miles south of Romero. Movement was southeast 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 · Potter County

Friday, July 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 73 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 24, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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.

“Second severe gust of 61 mph occurred at 646 CDT. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 10 ESE Valley de Oro

“At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Claude. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Claude, Washburn, and Goodnight. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 82 and 111.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 408 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bushland, or 9 miles west of Amarillo, moving south at 5 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... Bushland.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Washburn, or 12 miles northeast of Amarillo, moving northeast 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... Pantex. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 82 and 85.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Fritch, or 18 miles northwest of Panhandle, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Carson and northeastern Potter Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, July 10, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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.

“Gusty winds in the 50 to 55 mph range will be possible in the wake of dying thunderstorms. The potential for these erratic and gusty winds are expected to last a few hours and the gusts will likely be isolated when occurring.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Wildorado, or 9 miles east of Vega, moving east 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... Amarillo, Canyon, Umbarger, Mescalero Park, Wildorado, and Bushland. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 737 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Texhoma to 10 miles southwest of Hartley. Movement was east 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 · Potter County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 847 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Optima to 7 miles northeast of Sunray to 9 miles west of Boys Ranch. Movement was east 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 · Potter County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

9 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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 944 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Borger to 13 miles west of Panhandle to 9 miles northwest of Amarillo. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 1019 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Borger to 8 miles north of Washburn to 3 miles west of Bushland. Movement was south 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

“Hail anywhere from dime to quarter size was reported near Alibates and along Highway 136 around 4 miles south-southwest of Fritch with 26 minutes time elapsed between r (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Fritch

“At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Amarillo. This thunderstorm is moving south at 10 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... Amarillo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Cactus to 5 miles southeast of Adrian. Movement was east 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 · Potter County

“At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Boys Ranch to 8 miles west of Bootleg. Movement was east at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1030 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Vega, 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... Boys Ranch, Wildorado, Bushland, and Valley De Oro. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 39 and 62.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 1139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of decaying thunderstorms moving across the southern Texas Panhandle along a line extending from 5 miles south of Fritch to Wayside. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph as the precipitation decreases. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Picture of a tree blown down... potentially rotted inside. Estimated wind gusts around 60 mph. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 6 WNW Washburn

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 63 mph

“Blowing dust was present at the time of the gust. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 6 ENE Amarillo

“At 1141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Boys Ranch to 5 miles north of Hereford. Movement was east 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... Vega, Umbarger, Wildorado, Dawn, and Valley De Oro.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

“Public called in to report hail size. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Bushland

Saturday, June 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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 a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Masterson, or 22 miles south of Dumas, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Potter and southeastern Moore Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Boys Ranch to Glenrio. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Heavy rainfall with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour may lead to flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 91 mph

“Severe winds lasted 5 minutes with peak gust occurring at 939 PM CDT. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 10 ESE Valley de Oro

“Trained spotter measured winds between 60 to 65 mph with a hand held anemometer. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Amarillo

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1017 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Channing, or 27 miles south of Dalhart, moving northeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cactus, or 12 miles north of Dumas, moving northeast at 65 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles west of Lake Meredith to 11 miles south of Buffalo Lake. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles south of Sanford to 7 miles south of Borger. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Borger, Fritch, Skellytown, and Sanford.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 21, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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.

Monday, May 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Cold front will push through from 8 PM through 1 AM. Post frontal north winds 20 to 30 mph gusting up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The entire combined Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. TEMPERATURES...90s to around 100. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, May 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 943 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Skellytown, or 8 miles southeast of Borger, moving east 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... Pampa, Borger, Fritch, Skellytown, Sanford, and Kingsmill.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 645 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Umbarger to 4 miles south of Amarillo to 7 miles northwest of Claude. Movement was east 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 · Potter County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The central and western portions of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for windy and dry conditions, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today, and westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph on Monday. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent today and Monday. TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The western and portions of the central combined Panhandles. WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the 80s to low 90s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, April 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Monday, April 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...80's to low 90's. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER... Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...80's to low 90's. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER... Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 726 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Dumas to 7 miles southwest of Valley De Oro. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, April 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 9, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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.

“Wind gust of 59 mph recorded at Mesonet station 82 Amarillo 15NNW. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 10 ESE Valley de Oro

“At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of Sanford to 12 miles northwest of Panhandle to 4 miles north of Bushland. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WINDS...Today. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Thursday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 22 percent. Thursday. As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...Today. Mid 70s to mid 80s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...Today. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Thursday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 22 percent. Thursday. As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...Today. Mid 70s to mid 80s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, March 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. TEMPERATURES...Around 50. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 40s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly with a sudden wind shift tomorrow morning. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility locally between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...A portion of the Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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.

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas. WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of much stronger gusts remain possible during the initial arrival of the cold front.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s in far western panhandles increasing to mid 70s in the central panhandles and upper 70s in the eastern panhandles. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid-70s in the central combined Panhandles to mid-60s in the western combined Panhandles. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 3, 2026 storm activity in Potter 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.

“Edits previous hail report from 6 W Amarillo. Public reports received via social media and off duty NWS Employee of hail mostly nickel to quarter size range but largest (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 6 W Amarillo

“Trained spotters report golf ball size hail in town. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 4 WNW Amarillo

Friday, February 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 50s to mid 60s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...South to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the mid 50s to lower 60s. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Monday, February 16, 2026

10 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles other than the southeastern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“WINDS...For the warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 13 percent. For the watch, as low as 8 percent. TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 60s to low 80s. For the watch, in the mid 60s to mid 70s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles other than the southeastern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. TEMPERATURES...In the 70s to low 80s.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Sunday, November 23, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 854 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Mescalero Park, or 5 miles southwest of Amarillo, moving northeast at 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 358 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Mescalero Park to 6 miles southwest of Palo Duro Canyon. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

“At 329 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Umbarger to 4 miles southeast of Buffalo Lake to 10 miles southwest of Happy. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Potter County

Monday, September 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Cactus to 5 miles west of Masterson to 6 miles southwest of Valley De Oro. Movement was east at 45 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 · Potter County

Friday, September 19, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Public call for quarter sized hail that was accumulating. (AMA)”

SPC verified report · 6 WNW Washburn

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 196 severe weather events in Potter 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 Potter County recently?

Yes — 49 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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