Gaines 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.
40
Tornado reports
233
Hail reports
70
Floods since 1996
565
All events
0
Deaths
$25.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Gaines County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 40 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 F3 Tornado
A damage survey was conducted by NWS personnel the morning following the winds. The results of the damage survey follow. Winds were measured at 97.5 mph at the West Texas Mesonet site two miles north northeast of Seminole, however, there is visual indication that wind speeds in s…
A multicell cluster of severe storms that crossed into New Mexico from Reeves and Loving Counties, TX just before 1pm CDT emerged from Lea County, NM at around 6pm. The city of Seminole was pounded by large hail, high winds and flooding rains.
Training of numerous cells over Seminole and areas to the east and northeast caused widespread and extensive flooding. The KMAF 88D Storm Total Precipitation measured a strip of 20 by 8 miles that received in excess of 5 inches of rain. Readings from within the swath confirmed th…
Baseball size hail and larger smashed the windshield of a Police cruiser and shattered windows in several homes. Power was knocked out around town as well. Autos and roofs of houses were smashed by the large hail and accounted for much of the damage total. A local insurance agent…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station measured a 59 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported 4 broken power poles west of Seagraves. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported 2 broken power poles southwest of Seagraves. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The total cost of damages and the maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW measured severe wind gusts, including a gust to 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported several electrical poles were down in Seagraves near the Lowes. One power pole was reported to be downed on a vehicle and one on a house. Numerous reports of damaged roofs as well. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The total cost …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported 6 broken power poles east of Loop. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The total cost of damages and the maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported water over the road along State Highway 83 west of Loop. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported water over roadways in Seagraves. 0.83 inches of rain fell in 13 minutes at the Seagraves TTU mesonet site. The total time of occurrence is estimated from this Mesonet data and from radar. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station at Seminole recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph associated with outflow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW measured an 84 mph wind gust from a convective downburst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW measured a 59 mph wind gust associated with a convective downburst.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A member of the public reported 4.5 inches of storm total snow/sleet. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and nearby AWOS reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An NWS employee measured 1.1 inches of snow at his house. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal paneling was peeled from the roof of a metal barn/building due to a microburst. The damage was consistent with an estimated 80-85 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW measured a 69 mph wind gust, along with numerous other severe gusts associated with a strong outflow boundary.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 25 Seminole 2N measured a 63 mph wind gust, along with a couple of other severe gusts associated with a strong outflow boundary.
Hail Hail
Penny-size hail was reported by the public east of Seminole. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW recorded a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A fence was blown down by thunderstorm winds. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was reported by the Mesonet station 25 in Seminole.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter-size hail was received from mPING.
Hail Hail
A report of penny-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A media partner reported nickel to quarter-sized hail between Seagraves and Seminole in Gaines County, TX, along US Highway 62. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported golf ball-sized hail east of Seminole. The time is estimated from radar.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the Seminole AWOS station.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2N Seminole.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 64 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1WSW Seagraves.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Seminole AWOS.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 67 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1WSW Seagraves.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2N Seminole.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1SW Seagraves.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2NNE Seminole.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The fire department reports a few stalled vehicles and a vehicle underwater. Property cost damage is an estimation.
Hail Hail
This report was received from mPing.
Hail Hail
This report was received from mPing.
Hail Hail
Seminole Fire Department reported quarter-size hail near CR 236 and FM 2885 near Seminole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large uprooted hardwood tree, metal barn with roof and walls peeled back to the west, along with downed power poles. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reports that two power poles snapped in half. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from Seminole Fire Department of 8-10 power poles down with damage to two nearby oil and gas plants due to wind near CR 237 and CR 208. Time is estimated from radar. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EFU Tornado
Multiple observers reported a brief cone tornado to the northeast of Loop. The tornado only lasted two to three minutes over open fields. The tornado likely dissipated near US Highway 83. No damage was reported and this tornado is rated EF-Unknown. Path is estimated from reports …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seminole FD reports business signs blown down north of Seminole along Highway 385. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds and property damage costs are estimations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A photo shows a carport destroyed. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds and property damage costs are an estimation.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 |
| 2023 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26 | 2 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 1 |
| 2007 | 23 | 2 |
| 2006 | 21 | 2 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 33 | 2 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 2 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 2 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 4 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 3 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
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