Jeff Davis 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.
12
Tornado reports
109
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
180
All events
0
Deaths
$1.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jeff Davis County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 167 Toyahvale 13W recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A delayed report was received of flash flooding between the Buffalo Trail Boy Scout Camp and State Highway 17. Roads leading into the camp were reported to be impassible, especially at low water crossings. The camp itself did not flood. The time of occurrence is partially estimat…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet Station 13 W Toyavale measured a 64 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report from mPING was received of flash flooding. This report was likely a result of water across low water crossings along the road in and out of the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch. Duration is an estimation.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported hail up to quarter-size covering the roadway along State Highway 17.
Hail Hail
This report was received from mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Half-dollar-size hail was reported near Fort Davis.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was observed at McDonald Observatory.
Hail Hail
Relayed report by broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half-dollar-size hail was observed at the Davis Mountain resort.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Lanspout: A landspout tornado developed around 408 PM CDT about 20 miles northwest of Marfa, TX, and was on the ground for approximately one minute. A second developed shortly after the first, dissipating within 10 to 15 seconds. No damage was reported. Path details are estimates…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was partially blown off of a shed with minor tree damage in the area. Wind speeds are estimated to have been around 70 mph. Property damage is an estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wind gust was measured at Fort Davis RAWS station. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced a 63 mph wind gust at the Kent Mesonet site.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Jeff Davis County. There was a video of flowing water over Farm to Market Road 1832 west of State Highway 17 between Balmorhea and Fort Davis.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail ten miles southwest of McDonald Observatory. There was lots of quarter sized hail covering the ground at Bloys Camp.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Fort Davis. Highway 118 between Fort Davis and Alpine was washed out with water over the road. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced a 62 mph wind gust nine miles east of Kent.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Jeff Davis County and produced two inch hail in Fort Davis. The hail caused broken windows, skylights, and window panes. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Jeff Davis County and produced golfball sized hail in Fort Davis. The hail shattered a vehicle window. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Jeff Davis County and produced a 79 mph wind gust at the McDonald Observatory.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Jeff Davis County and produced a 79 mph wind gust at McDonald Observatory.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Jeff Davis County and produced a 65 mph wind gust at McDonald Observatory.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain moved across Jeff Davis County and produced flash flooding. Portions of Highways 118 and 166 were closed between Kent and the Fort Davis State Park. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Jeff Davis County and produced flash flooding. Highway 118 was closed between Fort Davis and Fort Davis State Park. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Jeff Davis County and produced flash flooding. A rock slide with debris and flooding was reported on Highway 118 north of the McDonald Observatory. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Jeff Davis County and produced flash flooding. A tree fell down over Highway 17 five miles north of Fort Davis. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Jeff Davis County and produced flash flooding in Fort Davis. Three roads were reported to be closed in Fort Davis. Four feet of water was reported over low water crossings in Fort Davis. The extent of damage is unknown so the cost of damage is a very rough …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Jeff Davis County and produced flash flooding at the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch. A major flash flood came down from Goat Cave Creek and it was described as larger than anything experienced in the last 30 years. The flash flood damaged the pool shower house, …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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