Andrews County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
190
Hail reports
49
Floods since 1996
404
All events
1
Deaths
$28.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Andrews County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The NWS in San Angelo relayed a report of several accidents across Andrews County due to blowing dust and smoke. An indirect fatality was reported with one of the accidents.
A multicell cluster of thunderstorms moved into Andrews County from Winkler County. A new cell developed on the south end of the cluster and dropped the large hail on parts of Andrews. Numerous cars were damaged along with some roofs. This was the worst hail storm in Andrews sinc…
An LP Supercell produced very large hail across much of the city of Andrews causing damage to cars and roofs totalling around $6 million. Over 700 roofs had shingles replaced. Reports received from SKYWARN spotters, sheriff's office, and off-duty National Weather Service personne…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report of an accident involving a truck with trailer caused by hydroplaning. The total time of occurrence of heavy rainfall leading to ponding/flash flooding is partially estimated from radar. The cost of damages is estimated.
Flood Flood
Broadcast media relayed a report of standing water at the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and Avenue E. Flooding continued through around 115 PM per Andrews County Fire Marshal. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A web camera (operated by broadcast media) showed flash flooding of a low-water crossing in Andrews. The total time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Local law enforcement reported 1.9 inches of snow via Slack. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and nearby AWOS reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Law enforcement reported 1 inch of snow about 10 miles east of the Texas/New Mexico state line, along SH 128 at 0132 CST. Light snowfall continued later into the afternoon, and the total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Andrews law enforcement reported a half an inch of snowfall, though mentioned some had already melted. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A video was shared by the public on social media of nickel to quarter-size hail covering the side of the road and in grassy areas along FM 2371 west of Andrews. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement at the Andrews Police Department measured 1.25 inch hail. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station 48 2E Andrews recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station KE11 Andrews measured a 58 mph wind gust. The total time/duration of occurrence is estimated (partially based on the Andrew's Mesonet station measurement).
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2E Andrews.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 64 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2E Andrews.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the Andrews County Airport AWOS.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2E Andrews.
Hail Hail
This report was received from mPing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Andrews County Emergency Management reported multiple road closures in the city of Andrews.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread street and yard flooding was reported in Andrews via mPing.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported via mPing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Two-inch hail was observed along Ranch Rd 181.
Hail Hail
Hail was observed on US 385.
Hail Hail
Hail report via mPing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding report relayed from mPing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding with cars stranded was reported in Andrews. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media relayed a report of street flooding in Andrews. The video showed water up to the top of wheel wells on vehicles.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm produced hail up to golf ball size 15 miles south of Frankel City. There were accumulated hail piles several inches deep and covering the road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm produced 2.50 inch hail five miles west southwest of Andrews, TX. There was damage to car windshields. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
High Wind High Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Andrews County and produced a 67 mph wind gust near the town of Andrews.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Andrews County and produced a 62 mph wind gust near the town of Andrews.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 1 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 5 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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