Dawson County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
54
Tornado reports
163
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
446
All events
0
Deaths
$33.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dawson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 52 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.
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Lamesa. There was a video of at least a foot of flowing water over roads in Lamesa. The damage estimate in Lamesa due to a thunderstorm downburst plus flooding was around ten million dollars.
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Lamesa. There was a video of street flooding in Lamesa submitted via social media. The damage estimate from the flooding and thunderstorm downburst in Lamesa was around ten million dollars.
A thunderstorm moved across Dawson County and produced wind damage in and near Lamesa. Significant wind damage was discovered on the north and northeast sides of Lamesa, Texas. The damage swath included multiple uprooted trees, downed or leaning power poles, metal roofs/carports …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported water flowing over the intersection of West Highway 180 and County Road H. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
NWS employee reported water flowing over the intersection of U.S. Highway 87 and North 17th Street. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A member of the public reported a storm total sleet/snow amount of 4.0 inches. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and nearby AWOS reports.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet Station 18 Lamesa 2SE measured a 58 mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS employee reported flooding in several locations along TX 349, between Lamesa and Midland. Vehicles were reported stranded in floodwaters in Lamesa. The time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported high water due to flash flooding impacting Highway 87 in southeastern Dawson County. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple road closures were reported across Dawson County due to flooded roadways. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet station, 18 Lamesa 2SE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 96 WELCH Dawson County measured a 65 mph wind gust, along with several other severe gusts associated with a strong outflow boundary.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report from the public was received via mPING of street flooding on the north side of Lamesa. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No reports of damage were received.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via mPING of street flooding southwest of O'Donnell near/along US 87. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No reports of damage were received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 96 WELCH Dawson County recorded a couple of severe wind gusts over this 10 minute span of time. The strongest gust was 67 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station KLUV Lamesa recorded a 60 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially approximated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 18 Lamesa 2SE recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
A public report was received via MPING of hen egg-size hail 4 miles southwest of Punkin Center.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 18 Lamesa 2SE measured numerous gusts between 60-80 mph, including a 77 mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 96 Welch measured a number of gusts between 60-80 mph, with the maximum gust reaching 77 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A stop sign was broken away from its base. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar, as is the maximum wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A transformer block was knocked off a power pole towards the south. An empty semi-trailer was also flipped on its side at this location. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The maximum gust and cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The doors to a building were blown inward and through the building. Irrigation pivots were found lying towards the southeast. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A fully loaded shipping container was rolled approximately 100 yards towards the southeast. Drone footage showed no clear indication of a tornado path. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roof panels from a small building were found lying to the south and southeast of the building. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three broken power poles were found lying to the south. These poles were broken near the base or towards the middle. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal irrigation spool was thrown 20 yards towards the south-southeast. The spool weighs approximately 200 lbs. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were reports of damage to signs, power poles, and trees in the town of Lamesa from the public. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A dusty tornado was reported west of Highway 137, northwest of Lamesa. Damage was surveyed at a home, with the awning and trees being damaged. This tornado had an estimated wind speed of 100 MPH and was rated EF-1. Open fields along the estimated tornado path limited the details …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This was the estimated path of a brief tornado in the vicinity of Sparenberg to the southeast of Lamesa. Irrigation pivots were found lying towards the southeast. This was estimated to have been due to wind speeds of approximately 90 MPH. This tornado is rated EF-1. Open dirt fie…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via MPING that flash flooding of streets/roads was occurring northwest of Ackerly. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via MPING that flash flooding of streets/roads was occurring between Lamesa and Ackerly. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 71 mph wind gust was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site in Lamesa, in addition to numerous gusts greater than 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lamesa FD/PD reported downed power lines and utility lines. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar and measurements from a nearby Mesonet station. The wind speed was estimated by the extent of the damage reported and nearby Mesonet observations, and the cost of the damage i…
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 71 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Welch.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2SE Lamesa.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Welch.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 64 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2SE Lamesa.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was reported at the Lamesa AWOS.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 66 MPH was reported at the West Texas Mesonet station, Welch Dawson County.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 63 MPH was observed by the West Texas Mesonet site, 1S Lamesa.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 68 MPH was recorded at the Welch West Texas Mesonet site.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1S Lamesa.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded at the Lamesa AWOS.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A video shared to broadcast media showed a brief tornado over an open field west of Lamesa. The tornado did not cause any damage and is rated EF-Unknown. The path is estimated from this report and radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High Wind High Wind
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 38 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 7 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 2 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1 |
| 1995 | 13 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 |
| 1991 | 8 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 | 2 |
| 1989 | 12 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 4 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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