Martin 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.
37
Tornado reports
160
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
359
All events
0
Deaths
$1.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Martin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported golf ball-sized hail from about 2 SW of Stanton. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A member of the public sent a report of quarter-sized hail in Stanton. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported penny sized hail and heavy rain along I-20 near Stanton. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Delayed report - an NWS Employee found evidence of flash flooding along portions of TX 176 west of Tarzan and of low-water crossings along FM 829. Flooded road signs were still in place and one stalled car was seen. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of dama…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet Station 84 2WNW Tarzan/Martin County measured a 61 mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 84 2WNW Tarzan/Martin County measured a 63mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pictures of significant flooding with water covering the road on State Highway 137 just south of Flower Grove in Martin County was shared on social media. The time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received from the public of flash flooding with cars stranded on State Hwy 176 east of Grady. Pictures of the flooding were shared on social media. The time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Hail Hail
An off duty NWS employee reported hen egg-size hail. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of approximately tennis ball-size hail. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported golf ball-size hail in Stanton. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Multiple pictures were received from social media of tennis ball-size hail in Stanton. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
LANDSPOUT. Location: 32.260,-101.940/32.270,-104.930. An off-duty NWS employee and another chaser reported two landspouts that lasted for about seven minutes. The distance that the pair of landspouts travelled is estimated by radar. No damage was reported, and the maximum wind gu…
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of half dollar-size hail in Stanton. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 84 2WNW Tarzan/Martin County recorded a 67 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Golf ball-size hail was reported in Stanton by the public. The time of occurrence was estimated by both the report and by radar.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2NWN Tarzan.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2WNW Tarzan.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2WNW Tarzan.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High Wind High Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced a 60 mph wind gust near Tarzan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced a 62 mph wind gust at the Tarzan mesonet site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced wind damage in Tarzan. There was roof damage to a metal outbuilding. The time was estimated by radar. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced a 69 mph wind gust at the mesonet site near Tarzan.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail two miles east of Three Leagues. The wind driven hail broke south facing windows on a home. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced a 60 mph wind gust one mile west of Stanton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four and a half inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Stanton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced a 61 mph wind gust at the mesonet site near Tarzan.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Martin County and produced tree damage and estimated 60 mph winds. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Martin County and produced flash flooding in Stanton. There were four stalled cars. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain moved across Martin County and produced flash flooding near Stanton. There was water up to the steering wheel on a mini van on the service road at mile marker 158 on I-20. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Martin County and produced flash flooding. There was a lane closure on SH 349 due to high water in the passing lane. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 1 |
| 1994 | 18 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 6 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 2 |
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