National Weather ServiceTexasSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 3,172 severe thunderstorm warnings for Texas in 2025 and 2,144 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 2,051, in line with the average of 1,999 for those months in 2008-2025. Pecos was covered most often (1,098 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Texas get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2,071 |
| 2025 | 3,172 |
| 2024 | 2,681 |
| 2023 | 3,176 |
| 2022 | 1,634 |
| 2021 | 1,995 |
| 2020 | 1,875 |
| 2019 | 2,651 |
| 2018 | 1,478 |
| 2017 | 2,219 |
| 2016 | 2,176 |
| 2015 | 2,400 |
| 2014 | 1,469 |
| 2013 | 1,644 |
| 2012 | 2,060 |
| 2011 | 1,663 |
| 2010 | 1,530 |
| 2009 | 2,611 |
| 2008 | 2,165 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Texas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos | 1,098 | 356 | October 1, 2026 |
| Wilbarger | 928 | 267 | July 31, 2026 |
| Carson | 803 | 196 | September 30, 2026 |
| Potter | 774 | 210 | September 30, 2026 |
| Clay | 726 | 233 | September 27, 2026 |
| Harris | 726 | 199 | August 28, 2026 |
| Brewster | 724 | 198 | October 1, 2026 |
| Wichita | 713 | 226 | August 23, 2026 |
| Gray | 709 | 161 | September 30, 2026 |
| Hardeman | 673 | 184 | August 26, 2026 |
| Randall | 650 | 190 | September 30, 2026 |
| Hale | 641 | 160 | September 21, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Edwards, TX
Expired 3:15 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningOctober 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Terrell, TX
Expired 2:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Edwards, TX
Expired 2:15 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningOctober 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Brewster and Terrell, TX
Expired 1:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningOctober 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Brewster, Pecos and Terrell, TX
Expired 1:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Edwards and Val Verde, TX
Expired 12:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Terrell, TX
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Crockett and Sutton, TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.