Ward storm history
Storm events recorded in Ward, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
279
Total events
16
Tornadoes
150
Hail
17
Floods
0
Deaths
$3.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet Station UR226 6.6 W Pyote measured a 60 mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station FW9693 Pyote measured a 63mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station KE01 Roy Hurd Memorial Airport measured a 61 mph wind gust. The total duration/time of occurrence is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The station F9693 10WNW Pyote recorded a 58 mph wind gust. The duration of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The UPR Mesonet station UR222 2.8 NE Pecos recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
A video shared by the public shows a large amount of approximately quarter-size hail in Monahans. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received from the public of a small camper trailer destroyed due to strong winds south of I-20 in Monahans. Additionally, a semi-trailer was flipped, and damage to a personal vehicle and home was also reported due to both hail and damaging winds. The time of occurren…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station FW9693 Pyote measured a 66 mph wind gust 10 miles west-northwest of Pyote.
Hail Hail
A report of hen egg-sized hail was received from mPING. The time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of quarter size hail in Barstow. Time is estimated from radar.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the CWOP site, FW9693 Pyote.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 63 MPH was observed at the Monahans AWOS station.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was reported at the CWOP site, FW9693 Pyote.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at the CWOP site, FW9693 Pyote.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Public photo showing golf ball-sized hail. Time estimated by radar.
High Wind High Wind
Hail Hail
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Blowing dust dropped the visibility to less than 1/4 mile with wind gusts measured up to 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Monahans. There was flooding reported by law enforcement on 45th and Loop Road. Power poles that were laying on the ground were reported to be floating near the roadway. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced wind damage south of Monahans. The damage swath included metal roofs/carports lifted or bent, downed tree branches between one to three inches in diameter, and several damaged travel trailers. The damage was generally oriented …
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced an estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gust in Pyote.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In Monahans, 4.3 inches of snow was measured.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A thunderstorm developed over western Reeves County and moved northeast into Ward County. It produced a bowl-shaped tornado just north of Barstow. The tornado developed about a mile northwest of Barstow at the intersection of County Road 140 and 145 and only lasted for about a mi…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced wind damage in Barstow. There were powerlines down in Barstow. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The high temperature for the day reached 115 degrees in Pyote.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced tennis ball sized hail in Pyote. The hail resulted in broken wind shields. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced baseball sized hail seven miles north of Pecos. Baseball sized hail was observed along County Road 200 north of Pecos. The hail severely damaged a vehicle. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced baseball sized hail six miles north of Pecos. The hail destroyed a vehicle. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced a 58 mph wind gust seven miles west northwest of Pyote.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved through Monahans and the public estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 4-7.7 inches of snow in and around Pyote and Monahans.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 2 |
| 1991 | 16 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 5 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |