Odessa hail storm history
Ector County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Odessa, located in Ector County on the southern High Plains, experiences frequent hail events due to its elevated terrain and afternoon atmospheric instability. The combination of geographic position and seasonal weather patterns creates conditions favorable for large-hail production, particularly during the late spring and early summer months.
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Hail activity in Odessa peaks during May, June, and July, with secondary activity extending into April and August. During these months, afternoon heating combined with the High Plains elevation creates strong updrafts capable of producing large hail. Events outside the peak season are less common but remain possible.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 168 recorded events, 77 (46%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
An NWS Employee reported approximately quarter-size hail near 42nd Street and Dixie Blvd in Odessa. …
The sheriffs office in Odessa reported quarter-size hail falling at their office. The time of occurr…
A report was shared by the public of approximately penny-size hail near Ratliff Stadium in Odessa. T…
A report was received from the public of ping pong ball-size hail near Pleasant Farms. The time of o…
A report was received from the public of quarter-size hail along with heavy rainfall causing very lo…
A report of quarter-size hail was received from mPING.
An NWS forecaster reported nickel-size hail near Gardendale.
A phone call was received from a spotter of quarter size hail on the west side of Odessa. The locati…
This report was received from mPing.
Report received from mPing.
Hail size ranged from golf ball to baseball size.
Multiple reports of quarter-size hail across West Odessa.
Public photo showing hail estimated to be roughly ping pong ball size. Time is estimated from radar.
Hail was located at University Blvd and Moss Ave.
Hail report via mPing.
Tennis ball-sized hail observed in West Odessa. Hail damage was reported to cars with dents on the r…
Size estimated from public photo relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced half dollar sized hail and wind gusts to 60 mp…
A thunderstorm produced one inch hail that coated the ground in Odessa.
A thunderstorm moved across Winkler County and produced tennis ball sized hail 21 miles northeast of…
Report was relayed by local media.
A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced softball sized hail in Odessa. The hail busted…
A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced hail damage in Odessa. A back window was broke…
A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced hail damage in Goldsmith from tennis ball size…
A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced baseball sized hail two miles east of Goldsmit…
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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