Ector County, Texas: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 167 hail reports in Ector County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 51 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 5 inches, about the size of a softball, reported on June 14, 2017 near Odessa Ector Co Arpt. June is the peak month (46% of reports).
- 167hail reports, 2014–2026
- 51days with hail of 1 in or more
- 21days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 5 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Ector County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2017 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 5 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88 in |
| 2019 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2020 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 3 in |
| 2021 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2.75 in |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2023 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2.5 in |
| 2024 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2.75 in |
| 2025 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 55 |
| Jun | 76 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 6 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 2 |
June alone has 46% of the 167 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Ector County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
142 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2017 | 5 in, a softball | 19 | Odessa Ector Co Arpt · $207 million damage reported |
| June 20, 2020 | 3 in, a teacup | 13 | Odessa Ector Co Arpt |
| June 19, 2020 | 3 in, a teacup | 3 | Odessa |
| September 17, 2016 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 5 | Goldsmith |
| June 12, 2015 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 4 | Odessa |
| May 25, 2021 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 1 | Pleasant Farms |
| May 30, 2024 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 1 | Gardendale |
| April 16, 2017 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 4 | Goldsmith |
| May 13, 2020 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 4 | Gardendale |
| May 27, 2021 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 4 | Odessa |
“Numerous reports of baseball sized hail were reported by the public in Odessa. This hail broke windows on cars and homes. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.”
National Weather Service report, June 14, 2017
“Wind shear was fairly high across the area, and there was high instability. These conditions contributed to thunderstorms that developed across the Permian Basin and in Brewster County that produced large hail and strong winds.”
National Weather Service report, June 20, 2020
“Wind shear was high across the area. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms with large hail and strong winds across the Permian Basin.”
National Weather Service report, June 19, 2020
Tornadoes in Ector County
NOAA lists 3 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 3 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | EF3 | 1.29 mi | 225 yd | Pleasant Farms |
| September 17, 2016 | EF1 | 5.87 mi | 400 yd | Notrees |
| September 16, 2016 | EF0 | 0.35 mi | 200 yd | Odessa Ector Co Arpt |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | 120 mph | Pleasant Farms |
| June 3, 2025 | 120 mph | Pleasant Farms |
| May 16, 2024 | 115 mph | Notrees |
| June 14, 2017 | 100 mph | West Odessa |
| May 16, 2024 | 100 mph | Odessa Ector Co Arpt |
| June 3, 2025 | 100 mph | Pleasant Farms |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Odessa.
Ector County cities we cover
Other Texas counties
- Potter County (226 reports)
- Tom Green County (218 reports)
- Midland County (170 reports)
- Harris County (169 reports)
- Taylor County (158 reports)
- Bell County (145 reports)
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.