Ector County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
45
Tornado reports
395
Hail reports
166
Floods since 1996
898
All events
1
Deaths
$307.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ector County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced a tornado southeast of Odessa. The tornado developed in Ector County approximately nine miles southeast of Odessa, northeast of the Pleasant Farms community, and moved northeastward into southwest portions of Midland County. T…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
At 12:15 pm CST, members of the TWISTEX research group confirmed the formation of a tornado approximately 6.5 miles south of Notrees. This tornado progressed northeastward around 20 mph, first causing damage to power poles around from 12:16 to 12:17 pm CST. As it continued to tra…
A significant flash flood event which resulted in the death of a local teenage girl impacted the city of Odessa during the evening hours of the 24th. Numerous reports of flash flooding, including water in homes and stalled vehicles were received. Several swift water rescues were …
Numerous reports of baseball and softball sized hail were reported by the public in Odessa. This hail broke windows on cars and homes. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Numerous reports of baseball and softball sized hail were reported by the public in Odessa. This hail broke windows on cars and homes. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Heavy rain developed and moved over Ector County and produced widespread flooding in the City of Odessa. There were numerous reports of stalled vehicles and about 120 water rescues among Midland and Odessa. The cost of damage for the flooding in Odessa is estimated to be around o…
A small linear convective complex developed over western Ector County during the early evening hours. The complex persisted and remained nearly stationary for almost two hours. Very intense rainfall fell over Monahans Draw near West Odessa.The first reports of flash flooding indi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report of JBS Pkwy flooded between Pearl and Trunk streets in Odessa with cars stalled out. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media reported street flooding in Odessa. The total time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report was received from the public of flash flooding near JBS Boulevard at Trunk Street and Fabco. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported street flooding on Tom Green Avenue in Odessa. The total time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported quarter-sized hail. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An off-duty NWS Employee reported street flooding in the Gardendale area. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An mPING report of street flooding in North Odessa was received from the public. No additional details were provided, and no damages were reported. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Odessa Fire/Rescue reported 2.2 inches of sleet/snow via Slack during the morning of the 25th. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and nearby ASOS reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An NWS employee measured 1 inch of snowfall near Sherwood Park in Odessa. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station FW9685 Odessa measured a 60 mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KODO Odessa measured a 66mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via mPING of street/road flooding 2 miles SW of Mission Dorado. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS employee reported a stalled vehicle in 1-2 feet of water over the road at Highway 385 (Andrews Highway) and 52nd Street in Odessa. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A broken power pole was reported at Highway 385 (Andrews Highway) and 93rd Street in Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. The maximum wind gust is estimated, as well as the cost of damages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An off-duty NWS employee reported a severe downburst wind gust near Gardendale. The maximum wind speed is estimated. The time of occurrence is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A total of 12 water rescues were reported throughout the city of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Drive Texas website indicated water was covering the roadway of the Business I-20 north service road near East Loop 338. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of dime-size hail near Pleasant Farms. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An off-duty NWS employee reported thunderstorm wind gusts near 60 mph in Gardendale. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station FW9685 Odessa measured a 58 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is estimated.
Hail Hail
A report was received via mPING of quarter-size hail in northern portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of quarter-size hail in northern portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of ping pong ball-size hail in northwestern portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter-size hail in Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of half dollar-size hail in western portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of half dollar-size hail in northern portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media shared report of half dollar-size hail (and a bit larger) in western portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
An NWS Employee reported approximately quarter-size hail near 42nd Street and Dixie Blvd in Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of dime-size hail in northern portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of dime-size hail in northern/northeastern portions of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via mPING of golf ball-size hail northeast of Pleasant Farms. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via mPING of street flooding on the west side of Odessa. 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 just west of Notrees. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No reports of damage were received.
Hail Hail
The sheriffs office in Odessa reported quarter-size hail falling at their office. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A report was shared by the public of approximately penny-size hail near Ratliff Stadium in Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two single wide mobile homes lost their roofs and most walls. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A single wide mobile home was rolled onto its side towards the northeast, a portion of a metal roof panel was removed and blown across the street towards the northeast, and a total of seven power poles were all broken near the base towards the northeast. The time of occurrence is…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A single wide manufactured home was rolled onto its side onto two vehicles. This resulted in significant damage to the home and vehicles. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
A single wide manufactured home was completely destroyed by straight-line winds from a microburst. Two individuals were injured. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two single wide mobile homes were completely destroyed and a third was damaged due to straight-line winds from a microburst. Additionally, two power poles were broken due to a microburst. One was broken at the base and the other was broken halfway up the pole. The time of occurre…
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of ping pong ball-size hail near Pleasant Farms. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One mobile home was reported damaged by thunderstorm/microburst-related winds, and another was destroyed. In addition, the power went out in the area. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 36 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 1 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 46 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 2 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 3 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 41 | 1 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 1 |
| 2004 | 32 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 39 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 1 |
| 1999 | 19 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 2 |
| 1993 | 19 | 0 |
| 1992 | 23 | 3 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 1 |
| 1989 | 21 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 3 |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | 6 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 1 |
| 1968 | 7 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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