Midland hail storm history
Midland County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Midland County has recorded 10 significant hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with 7 of those exceeding 1.5 inches. The largest hailstone documented in Midland measured 2.5 inches in diameter—roughly the size of a tennis ball. Midland's location on the southern High Plains creates favorable conditions for large hail development, particularly when afternoon atmospheric instability combines with the region's elevated terrain.
Hail in Midland is most common from May through July, with May, June, and July accounting for the peak storm activity in this region. April and August represent secondary months when hail events still occur but with lower frequency. On June 10, 2025, multiple pictures from social media documented tennis ball-size hail in nearby Stanton, illustrating the size of storms that develop during Midland's peak season.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 166 recorded events, 84 (51%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Multiple pictures were received from social media of tennis ball-size hail in Stanton. The time of o…
A picture of approximately golf ball-size hail was provided by an emergency manager. The time of occ…
Golf ball-size hail was reported in Stanton by the public. The time of occurrence was estimated by b…
A trained spotter shared a report of nickel to quarter size hail northwest of Midland Airpark around…
NWS employee reports golf ball size hail and possible roof damage due to hail. Property damage cost …
Public photo showing approximately half-dollar size hail.
A public report from Snap Maps of roughly 1-inch hail found south of Spraberry. Time is estimated fr…
Public photo of two-inch diameter hail estimated by quarter comparison.
Hail report via mPing.
There were multiple reports of tennis ball sized hail near East Loop 250 in Midland, TX. A window of…
A thunderstorm moved across Andrews County and produced tennis ball sized hail six miles east of And…
A thunderstorm produced golfball sized hail near Midland at the National Weather Service office. Veh…
A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced tennis ball sized hail. The National Weather…
A storm moved over Andrews County and produced quarter sized hail which covered the road at the inte…
A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced quarter sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts abo…
The National Weather Service has documented 11 hail events in Midland County records, though exact point-location counts for Midland city proper may vary depending on reporting density and radar detection capabilities. NOAA narratives rely on public reports and radar estimation when ground observations are unavailable.
NOAA Storm Events Database source