Midland County, Texas: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 170 hail reports in Midland County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 39 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit, reported on May 24, 2022 near Midland. May is the peak month (42% of reports).
- 170hail reports, 2014–2026
- 39days with hail of 1 in or more
- 23days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 4 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Midland 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 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2015 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2.75 in |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2017 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 2.75 in |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 in |
| 2019 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 3 in |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2.5 in |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2.5 in |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 4 in |
| 2023 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 in |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 in |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 30 |
| May | 72 |
| Jun | 50 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
May alone has 42% of the 170 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 Midland County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 12 | Midland |
| May 30, 2024 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 9 | Midland |
| April 23, 2019 | 3 in, a teacup | 16 | Midland |
| May 20, 2019 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 9 | Baden |
| June 14, 2017 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 6 | Warfield |
| May 6, 2015 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 4 | Greenwood |
| May 8, 2015 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 8 | Greenwood |
| June 3, 2018 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 7 | Midland |
| June 19, 2020 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 6 | Midland |
| March 28, 2017 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 4 | Spraberry |
“Wind shear and instability were also high across the area. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms that produced strong winds, large hail, and a tornado across parts of the Permian Basin.”
National Weather Service report, May 24, 2022
“Multiple reports and photos show baseball to softball-size hail south of Midland.”
National Weather Service report, May 30, 2024
“Wind shear and instability across the area were good. These conditions resulted in large hail developing across the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos. Most of the large hail fell in and near the City of Midland and produced at least 200 million dollars of damage.”
National Weather Service report, April 23, 2019
Tornadoes in Midland County
NOAA lists 5 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 5 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 | 4.51 mi | 225 yd | Warfield |
| May 30, 2024 | EF3 | 2.53 mi | 250 yd | (Maf) Midland Intl |
| May 30, 2024 | EF2 | 10.27 mi | 1700 yd | Warfield |
| May 20, 2019 | EF2 | 6.63 mi | 150 yd | Spraberry · 0 deaths, 2 injured |
| May 30, 2024 | EFU | 0.13 mi | 50 yd | (Maf) Midland Intl |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | 112 mph | (Maf) Midland Intl |
| May 30, 2024 | 110 mph | Warfield |
| October 3, 2023 | 100 mph | Midland |
| May 30, 2024 | 100 mph | Warfield |
| May 30, 2024 | 100 mph | Warfield |
| May 16, 2024 | 100 mph | Midland |
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: Midland.
Midland County cities we cover
Other Texas counties
- Potter County (226 reports)
- Tom Green County (218 reports)
- Harris County (169 reports)
- Ector County (167 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.