Pecos storm history
Storm events recorded in Pecos, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
1,048
Total events
98
Tornadoes
585
Hail
120
Floods
2
Deaths
$46.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Mesa Vineyard lost eighty percent of their grapes due to hail damage.
An isolated thunderstorm produced up to baseball-size hail. The public reported golf ball-size hail covering the ground, as well as estimated winds of 85 mph. The downtown area was hit hard, along with residences on the south side of town. Many windows were broken out of cars and…
A severe thunderstorm dumped golf ball-size hail across the northern part of Iraan, causing an estimated $750,000 damage. Marathon Oil Company reported significant damage to about 100 of ,their vehicles. At least 70 other private vehicles were also damaged. Over 50 homes suffered…
Hail Hail
Pecos County Emergency Management reported quarter-sized hail in Fort Stockton. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Pecos County Emergency Management reports golf ball-size hail in Fort Stockton near Everts Street and Railroad Ave, as well as near State Highway 18 and 45 Lane. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a couple of power poles damaged/downed north of Fort Stockton. Minor roof damage was also reported, and a two unoccupied travel trailers were destroyed. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also e…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 3 NNW Belding measured a 59 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was recorded at the Texas Water Development Board station, TWB23 12.1 SE Belding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pecos County Emergency Manager reported approximately one foot of water over Highway 385 at Six Shooter Draw. Duration is estimated from radar and reports.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of runoff over FM 1776 with at least 10 low water crossings between Coyanosa and US 285. Time is estimated based on radar and reports. The property cost damage is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 63 2N Coyanosa recorded a 61 mph wind gust, along with a couple of other severe gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet Station at Belding measured a 60 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Fort Stockton ASOS station recorded a 69 mph wind gust, along with several other severe gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust of 72 mph was recorded by the Belding West Texas Mesonet station.
Hail Hail
Hen Egg-size hail reported by an Emergency Manager near Fort Stockton. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
An Emergency Manager reported tennis ball-size hail south of Fort Stockton. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A flash flood was reported by Pecos County Emergency Management. Water appeared to be several feet over the road based on the report. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US Highway 285 at Nineteen Draw is flooded over, and the road may be starting to wash out. The road is likely to be closed through the night. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar and based on the reported severity of the flooding. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pecos County Emergency Manager reported that 3 high water rescues were taking place 4 miles south of I-10 along RM 2023. Up to 4 ft of water was reported to be across the road. The total time interval during which the flood occurred is estimated from radar and estimated runoff ti…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roof panels were torn away from the baseball dugouts at Pat Taylor Field. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Approximately five power poles were reported to have been broken near the base near Alamo Elementary School. A wall of a nearby building was also partially blown inward. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Hail Hail
Dime-size hail reported in Fort Stockton. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A single wide mobile home was reported to have been rolled on its side in the southeast part of Fort Stockton. The location is approximate. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Approximately 50 homes were reported to have minor roof damage and 20 power poles were broken due to severe winds and hail in the city of Fort Stockton. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received of a fence and backyard antenna tower blown over. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station KFST Fort Stockton measured a 74 mph wind gust at 6:43PM Central Time.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A video was received from the public showing flash flooding on the southbound lane of Highway 67. Time is estimated by radar. Location is also estimated. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Texas Water Development Board Mesonet station TWB24 recorded a 71 mph wind gust 5.3 miles northeast of Hovey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Texas Tech Mesonet station 2N Coyanosa measured a 63 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Quarter size reported by the emergency manager. Time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
The emergency manager reported golf ball-sized hail. The time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Large hail up to ping pong ball-sized was reported to emergency management. Time is estimated from radar.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser shared video evidence of a brief tornado over rural fields in Pecos County. No damage was reported by landowners, and no damage was able to be found. The tornado was therefore rated EF-Unknown. The approximate tornado track and width were estimated.
Hail Hail
Picture of approximately golf ball-sized hail in Iraan. Time is estimated from radar.
High Wind High Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station, 2N Coyanosa, measured a maximum wind gust of 74 MPH. This was from a dry microburst along the dryline under weak showers ahead of an approaching upper-level disturbance.
Hail Hail
The emergency manager in Pecos County reported hail the size of golf balls and tennis balls. The time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
The Emergency Manager reported tennis ball-sized hail on I-10 at MM 254, west of Fort Stockton. The time is estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Pecos County Emergency Manager reported approximately 4 inches of water on roads in the city of Fort Stockton, TX. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
The Pecos County Emergency Manager reported golf ball-sized hail in Fort Stockton, TX. The time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
The Pecos County Emergency Manager reported golf ball-sized hail 1 mile south of Fort Stockton on US 385. The time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
KWES reported tennis ball-sized hail in the city of Fort Stockton, TX. The time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Pecos County Emergency Manager reported baseball-sized hail on the west side of the city of Fort Stockton, TX. The time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported 5-inch hail southeast of Fort Stockton, TX, based on the crater created on the windshield. The time is estimated from radar. The amount of property damage is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed at the Texas Water Development Board site, TWB24 Escalera Flat Farm. This was in association with a severe thunderstorm in the area. The time is estimated from radar data and observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pecos County Emergency Manager reported a broken wooden power pole and a damaged heavy-duty windmill. The damage direction was to the south, with no damage to nearby objects. A separate storm chaser photograph of the thunderstorm during the estimated damage time supports straight…
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported penny size hail along FM2037. Time is estimated from radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 | 7 |
| 2023 | 32 | 3 |
| 2022 | 28 | 3 |
| 2021 | 16 | 2 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 |
| 2019 | 63 | 5 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 | 60 | 7 |
| 2014 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 | 2 |
| 2009 | 49 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 2 |
| 2007 | 32 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 35 | 1 |
| 2004 | 46 | 3 |
| 2003 | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 | 58 | 4 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 35 | 2 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 16 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 24 | 5 |
| 1991 | 11 | 2 |
| 1990 | 9 | 4 |
| 1989 | 12 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 2 |
| 1963 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 6 | 4 |
| 1961 | 4 | 3 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 2 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |