Odessa hail storm history
Ector County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Odessa, in Ector County, has experienced 18 hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with 4 of those reaching severe size at 1.5 inches or greater. The city sits on the southern High Plains where elevated terrain and afternoon atmospheric instability create conditions favorable for large-hail development. The largest hail recorded in Odessa measured 1.75 inches in diameter.
Hail in Odessa occurs most frequently from May through July, with an average of 1.8 events per year. The most recent significant event occurred on June 10, 2025, when public reports documented golf ball-size hail northeast of Pleasant Farms and ping pong ball-size hail in northwestern portions of the city. Secondary hail activity extends into April and August, though peak storm severity concentrates in the three summer months when afternoon heating enhances storm development.
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…
Odessa's hail event count reflects NOAA records for Ector County and public reports submitted via mPING (Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground). Rural and less densely populated areas may experience underreporting, as hail documentation depends on trained spotters or public submissions rather than comprehensive storm surveys.
NOAA Storm Events Database source