Hail history for Odessa, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Odessa since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Odessa
- Last hail
- Oct 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 33 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · Jun 14, 2017
212 reports on 103 days since 1958 · #12 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Odessa
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Odessa
The latest hail report in and around Odessa is from October 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 16, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Odessa logged 135 reports on 47 hail days, about 6.8 reports a year. That is 12.3 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #12 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Odessa accounts for 54% of the 396 reports filed in Ector County.
19% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 5.00 in (softball) on June 14, 2017 near 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (105) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2017, with 29 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Odessa 6.8
- Ector County 10.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Odessa 47
- Ector County 82
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Odessa 19%
- Ector County 15%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 15 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 11 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 15 | 16 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 29 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 10 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Dec 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 | 5.00 insoftball | 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | $1.0 million | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 5.00 insoftball | 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | $1.0 million | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 5.00 insoftball | 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | $1.0 million | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 5.00 insoftball | 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | $100.0 million | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 5.00 insoftball | 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | $100.0 million | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 36 17%
- 1–2 in 136 64%
- 2 in + 40 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Odessa | Ector | 01:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | 22:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.24 SE Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | 22:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.15 SSW Greenfield Acres | Ector | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 NE Greenfield Acres | Ector | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.17 W Odessa | Ector | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Odessa | Ector | 22:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.93 W Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | 21:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 WNW Odessa Ector Co Arpt | Ector | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Odessa | Ector | 17:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Odessa
- West Odessa 15 km · 56
- Gardendale 15 km · 29
- Midland 27 km · 243
- Goldsmith 28 km · 14
- Andrews 53 km · 60
- Crane 54 km · 33
- Stanton 59 km · 46
Questions about hail in Odessa
How often does it hail in Odessa, Texas?
212 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Odessa since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.8 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Odessa?
Most reports come in June, May, October. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Odessa?
5.00 in (softball size) on June 14, 2017 near 4.53 ESE Odessa Ector Co Arpt. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Odessa?
The most recent report in this data is from October 13, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Odessa had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 33 reports. The most recent was October 13, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.