Reeves storm history
Storm events recorded in Reeves, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
399
Total events
48
Tornadoes
205
Hail
53
Floods
30
Deaths
$9.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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.
Hail Hail
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced damage near Pecos. Roof and structural damage was reported approximately one half mile west of the Pecos Airport. The time was estimated from radar and the wind speed was estimated. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate…
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 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 |