Reeves 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.
48
Tornado reports
206
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
409
All events
30
Deaths
$9.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Reeves County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 48 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.
A bridge along Interstate 20 just east-northeast of Toyah over the normally dry Salt Draw failed Sunday evening. This failure was the result of fast-moving flood waters originating from previous heavy rainfall over the Davis Mountains. Hydrologists also credited a residual flow o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station FW9692 Pecos measured a 59 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds near MM 213 on I-10 overturned two tractor trailers. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The maximum wind gust and cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pecos Fire and Rescue reported RVs overturned on IH-10 MM 218. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The maximum wind gust and cost of damages are also estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pecos Fire and Rescue reported that FM 2903 between Toyah and Balmorhea was closed due to flash flooding and road washout from earlier convection. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages from road washout is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pecos Fire Department reported a tree uprooted on 7th and Hackberry Street. The total time of occurrence, cost of damages, and maximum wind gust are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pecos Fire Department reported several cars were stranded at 14th and Cedar Street due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pecos Fire Department reported that a carport was blown over and numerous trees were uprooted across town. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated, as well as the maximum wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pecos Fire Department reported that a semi was overturned and another jackknifed on Interstate 20 near mile marker 33. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the max wind gust is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station UR144 14.1 SW Toyah measured a 59 mph wind gust associated with a convective downburst from a high-based shower. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports were received from the public of approximately 10 power poles broken just above the base along Hwy 285 between Pecos and Mentone. All poles were laying to the west away from the road. This was likely the result of a localized microburst with wind speeds estimated…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 310 was closed from Highway 17 to County Road 309 due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Farm Road 2903 was closed over Cherry Creek due to water over the road. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 310 was closed from Highway 17 due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 112 was closed from State Highway 17 to County Road 118 due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 334 was closed due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 126 was closed due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 126 was closed due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Reeves County Emergency Manager reported flooding across CR331, with three cars and one truck submerged. Duration is estimated from radar. The property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station UR144 14.1 SW Toyah measured a 74 mph wind gust, as well as a 60 mph wind gust. The total duration/time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station TWB47 13.9 SE Toyah Lake measured a 63 mph wind gust. The total duration/time of occurrence is estimated.
Hail Hail
Ping Pong to Golf Ball-size hail reported by the public via social media. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Hen Egg-size hail partially shattering the windshield of a vehicle. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Hail Hail
Storm chaser reported hail up to the size of golf balls.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media shared a report of golf ball sized hail in Pecos. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of hail the size of golf balls to hen eggs in Pecos. Time verified by reports and radar.
Hail Hail
Pecos County Fire Department reported quarter size hail. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A report of penny size hail was received from MPING. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported quarter size hail along FM 1450. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A spotter reported dime to quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Lots of small hail, some of the hail may be slightly larger.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball-sized hail was observed along I-10 near Balmorhea.
Hail Hail
Two-inch diameter hail was observed on the south side of Balmorhea.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail damaged a vehicle's windshield on US Highway 285.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Landspout: A photo of an apparent landspout tornado near Saragosa was shared on social media. Location and time were estimated by radar. Path length and width were estimated. There was no reported damage with this landspout.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Reeves County and resulted in flash flooding near Balmorhea. There was a high water rescue. A person in a pickup drove through a low water crossing south of Balmorhea Lake. The pickup and driver were washed 1000 feet downstream. The cost of damage is a very…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced wind damage near Pecos. It was likely a microburst with winds estimated to be 90 mph. The winds damaged three travel trailers. The time was estimated from radar. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 61 mph wind gust at the Pecos AWOS site.
A thunderstorm developed over eastern Culberson County and moved east northeast into northern Reeves County. This storm strengthened as it moved into Reeves County and produced significant damage to the Highway 285 RV Park about 15 miles southeast of Orla. It was determined by a …
Tornado EFU Tornado
A thunderstorm in Reeves County produced a tornado about eight miles west of Mentone. A National Weather Service survey team was unable to locate damage directly caused by the tornado due to poor road networks. Photos provided by the public and emergency management suggested that…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced wind damage in the town of Pecos. Power lines were down at 8th Street and Peach Street. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 58 mph wind gust two miles southwest of the town of Pecos.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 43 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 18 | 4 |
| 1991 | 14 | 4 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 2 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 5 | 1 |
| 1962 | 7 | 3 |
| 1961 | 6 | 3 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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