Howard 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.
54
Tornado reports
319
Hail reports
90
Floods since 1996
678
All events
2
Deaths
$55.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Howard County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 54 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 Howard County and produced a tornado near Big Spring. Eyewitness reports from storm chasers and spotters in the area indicate that the tornado began at 6:13 pm CDT just south of Texas State Highway 176, approximately 10 miles west of Big Spring. The to…
Flood Flood
A public report was received via mPING of flooding of yards/cropland near Big Spring. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flood Flood
A public report was received via mPING of yards/cropland flooding west of Luther. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A public report was received via an mPING of penny-sized hail west of Luther. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station KBPG Big Spring measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust. The total time of occurrence is estimated.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A two-day snow/sleet depth of 2.5 inches was reported via a CoCoRaHS site. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and nearby AWOS reports.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS Station KBPG Big Spring measured a 59mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 77 1SSE Lomax/Howard County measured a 58 mph wind gust caused by thunderstorm outflow.
Hail Hail
Golf ball-size hail was reported in Big Spring. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports were received of wind-driven hail damage across Big Spring. West facing windows and walls of homes were damaged. Car windows were broken. Multiple power poles were snapped. At least some small metal outbuilldings and awnings were damaged. Wind speeds are estimate…
Hail Hail
Golf ball-size hail was reported in Big Spring. The report mentioned the hail occurred near MM179 on I-20. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The UPR station UP294 Coahoma measured a 58 mph wind gust. The total duration of occurrence is partially estimated.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball-size hail was reported in Coahoma by the public. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports were received from the public that most west-facing windows were broken at Hotel Settles in Big Spring due to damaging wind-driven hail. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Hail Hail
A report from the public was received via MPING of half-dollar size hail 4 miles west of Luther.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public via MPING of tea cup-size hail in Big Spring.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 77 1SSE Lomax measured a 66 mph wind gust, along with a number of other 60+ mph gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were reports from the public of downed power lines and a downed tree along FM 846 near Knott. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the maximum wind gust are also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via MPING that flash flooding of streets/roads was occurring near Knott. 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 Knott and Big Spring. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Big Spring Fire Department reported a couple water rescues from vehicles at low water crossings and water in an apartment building in Big Spring. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The location is also approximate, as is the cost of damages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public via MPING that flash flooding of streets/roads was occurring near Knott. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of dime-size hail west of Luther.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of golf ball-size hail to the southwest of Big Spring.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of ping-pong ball-size hail on the southwest side of Big Spring.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Howard County by a trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was measured at the Big Spring AWOS station, KBPG.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A report from the public of nickel to quarter size hail on the east side of Big Spring.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1SSE Lomax.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 69 MPH was observed at the Big Spring AWOS station.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Multiple social media reports and photos of vehicle accidents due to near-zero visibility, caused by blowing dust along US Highway 87 in the Big Spring area. The time and location are approximate. The property damage cost is an estimation.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was reported at the Union Pacific Railroad observation station, UP294 Midway.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Big Spring AWOS.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Union Pacific Railroad observation site, UR209 4NW Lomax.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1SSE Lomax.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1SSE Lomax.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was recorded at the Big Spring AWOS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
This was a report from mPING indicating potential road closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
This report was received from mPING and indicated potential road closures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
This report was received from mPING and indicated potential road closures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported large tree limbs down as a result of thunderstorm winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from mPING of cropland, yard, or basementflooding.
Hail Hail
This report was received via mPING.
Hail Hail
Received this report via mPING.
Flood Flood
TxDOT reports dirt and debris over the roadway, water over the roadway, and low-water crossings flooded.
High Wind High Wind
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 41 | 3 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 2 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 17 | 6 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 | 3 |
| 1985 | 8 | 6 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 8 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 6 | 1 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 6 | 0 |
| 1964 | 4 | 2 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 5 | 2 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 4 | 1 |
| 1955 | 5 | 4 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
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