Midland storm history
Storm events recorded in Midland, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
1,080
Total events
36
Tornadoes
453
Hail
197
Floods
2
Deaths
$190.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Midland International Air and Space Port ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 97 kts due to a dry microburst from distant convection. Several other strong wind gusts were measured. Localized near-zero visibility from blowing dust was also observed. Reported wind damage in nearby…
Hail Hail
A trained spotter shared a report of nickel to quarter size hail northwest of Midland Airpark around 3 AM CDT.
Hail Hail
A report of quarter size hail was received from mPING.
High Wind High Wind
Sporadic reports of wind damage were received in Midland. Damage was reported to at least one roof and a fence was blown down. The estimated wind speeds for this damage were approximately 70 MPH. The time of this event and the amount of property damage are estimates.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 69 MPH was observed at the Midland International Air & Space Port ASOS station.
High Wind High Wind
An advertisement billboard was destroyed, blocking a traffic lane along State Highway 349 in north Midland. Wind speeds were estimated to have been approximately 60 MPH. The property damage cost is an estimation.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Union Pacific Railroad observation station, UR098 3.3 NW Greenwood.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 66 MPH was observed at the Midland International Air & Space Port ASOS.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at the Midland International Air & Space Port ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Curb to curb street flooding with flowing water in the Lone Star Trails Community.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The fire department reports that 41 high-water rescues were conducted around Midland over the course of the afternoon. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A video shows significant water over Industrial Ave. in south Midland, with at least one stranded vehicle. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The photo shows one to two feet of water across an RV park in West Midland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Business 20 frontage road is impassible in spots. A police cruiser is blocking the road with at least one stalled vehicle. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of closed intersections and stalled vehicles across portions of western Midland. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of multiple streets with flash flooding in northwest Midland. Flood waters are higher than sedan doors in spots. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Running water across portions of the intersection of I-20 and State Highway 158.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos of damage to a shed or outbuilding, as well as tree limbs down. The report was relayed by local media. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 60 MPH. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 | 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 |