Midland County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
463
Hail reports
207
Floods since 1996
1,109
All events
2
Deaths
$190.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Midland 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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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
This tornado was reported to have begun as a large tornado very near the Midland/Upton County line by multiple observers. This tornado began to move towards the west, growing in size and increasing in intensity as it caused EF-3 damage to vegetation and heavy oil equipment. Groun…
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 F3 Tornado
A thunderstorm with frequent lightning developed across Midland County and moved across the City of Midland. A 43 year old man was struck by lightning at the 300 block of Maple Avenue and was later declared dead at the hospital.
At 13:46 pm CST, local law enforcement reported that a car had been swept into the Scharbauer Draw near Jackson Street and Scharbauer Drive. When emergency officials arrived on the scene, they were unable to locate the car. Later that evening, a wrecker service was removing the r…
A thunderstorm moved over Midland County and produced wind damage at Midland International Airport. The winds damaged three new airport hangars by blowing off metal roof panels and unhinging hangar doors. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Heavy rain developed and moved over Midland County and produced widespread flooding in the City of Midland. There were numerous reports of stalled vehicles and about 120 water rescues among Midland and Odessa. Some vehicles were reported to be fully submerged. The cost of damage …
A fire, known as the Hickman Fire, started in Midland County and burned 16,500 acres. Thirty-four homes and 5 outbuildings were destroyed. Five hundred people were evacuated.
Numerous roofs throughout Midland, TX were damaged during this event. A local newspaper clipping with a quote from a major roofing company estimated 40 to 50 percent of the homes in Midland needed to be re-roofed. The average cost to replace a shingled roof is anywhere from $8-$1…
A classic supercell thunderstorm moved into northwestern Andrews County after dropping large hail and causing strong winds in Southeast New Mexico. Winds up to 70 mph and golf ball-size hail were reported as the storm moved southeast across parts of the Permian Basin. The storm t…
Hail Hail
A public report was received via an mPING of quarter-sized hail on the southwest side of Midland. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
An NWS Employee reported nickel-sized hail in Midland. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A public report was received via mPING of dime-sized hail in Midland. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A public report was received via mPING of dime-sized hail on the south side of Midland. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports from the public and from the media of up to ping pong ball sized hail on the southern and eastern sides of Midland. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports 3 or 4 stalled out cars on I-20 westbound between FM1788 and Loop 338 exits heading into Odessa. Video of flash flooding was also shared on social media. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar and from the time of the initial reports. The cost of dama…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports and pictures of flood water over roads at the intersection of FM1788 and I-20. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports flooding on I-20 near South County Road 1225. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report of street flooding at the intersection of Hwy 158 and I-20. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A member of the public sent a report of quarter-sized hail south of Midland near TX 349. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
NWS Employee reported penny-sized hail near Moonlight Road and Partridge Street on the northeast side of Midland. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report was received via an mPING of street/road flooding near Wadley Ave and State Highway 158. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report from an MPING of street/road flooding in Midland. The total time of occurrence is estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS station KMAF Midland measured a 67 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An mPING report of street flooding in Midland 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
A snow depth of 1.7 inches was reported via a CoCoRaHS site. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and ASOS reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A snow depth of 1.8 inches was reported via a CoCoRaHS site. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and ASOS reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
NWS employees measured a two day snow/sleet accumulation of 2.8 inches during the morning of the 25th. The start time of the event is partially estimated via ASOS reports and radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Delayed report: A snow/sleet storm total of 3.1 inches was measured by NWS employees at the office. Received 0.1 inches of sleet on 1/23, 1.9 inches of mostly snow on the 24th, and 1.1 inches of snow on the 25th. The total duration of the event is partially estimated via ASOS rep…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One inch of snowfall was measured at the Midland WFO. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar and ASOS observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KMAF Midland measured a 59 mph wind gust due to strong thunderstorm outflow. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KMAF Midland International Air and Space Port recorded a wind gust of 58 mph. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KMAF Midland measured a 58 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported 21 vehicles stalled in high water due to flash flooding across various portions of Midland, TX. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. The total cost of damages is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The emergency manager reported four vehicles stalled in high water due to flash flooding across southern portions of Midland. Duration is estimated from radar and reports. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported two vehicles stalled in high water due to street flooding in southeast Midland. The duration of the flooding is an estimation. The property damage cost is also an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Midland County Emergency Manager reports approximately 17 power poles down near SCR 1200 and WCR 125 and along Rankin Highway south of WCR 140. This is all in the Cotton Flat area due to multiple microbursts in the area. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds were estimated to…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Five vehicles were reported stalled in high water due to flash flooding across various locations in Midland. The duration of these incidents is an estimation. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KMAF Midland measured a 58 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station GW6198 Midland recorded a 74 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported half dollar-size hail in Midland. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A report was received form the public of golf ball-size hail in Midland. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received of wind driven hail damaging windows of an RV/trailer. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The maximum wind gust is also estimated, as are the cost of damages.
Hail Hail
A picture of approximately golf ball-size hail was provided by an emergency manager. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Survey Team found thunderstorm wind damage 5 miles west of Greenwood. Several mobile homes were damaged, and some roof damage to surrounding structures was also noted due to an estimated 85-90 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damag…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The station UR098 measured a 67 mph wind gust. The total duration of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KMAF Midland measured a 58 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is approximated based off of available data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The KMAF Midland ASOS station recorded a 58 mph wind gust.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 53 | 3 |
| 2023 | 39 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 38 | 2 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 61 | 0 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 45 | 0 |
| 2014 | 35 | 0 |
| 2013 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 1 |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 33 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 37 | 3 |
| 2003 | 39 | 0 |
| 2002 | 34 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 | 20 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 29 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 32 | 0 |
| 1993 | 17 | 0 |
| 1992 | 20 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 17 | 0 |
| 1989 | 18 | 4 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 9 | 2 |
| 1986 | 10 | 3 |
| 1985 | 7 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 11 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 2 |
| 1976 | 6 | 2 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 4 | 0 |
| 1962 | 5 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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