National Weather ServiceTexasSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 114 severe thunderstorm watches for Texas in 2025 and 85 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 64, 19% below the average of 79 for those months in 2008-2025. Lipscomb was covered most often (237 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Texas get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 64 |
| 2025 | 114 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2023 | 133 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2008 | 92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 237 | 54 | September 19, 2026 |
| Ochiltree | 232 | 52 | September 12, 2026 |
| Wilbarger | 231 | 57 | July 5, 2026 |
| Hemphill | 229 | 51 | September 19, 2026 |
| Clay | 228 | 53 | July 5, 2026 |
| Hansford | 228 | 57 | August 25, 2026 |
| Roberts | 226 | 48 | September 12, 2026 |
| Wichita | 224 | 54 | July 5, 2026 |
| Cottle | 223 | 40 | July 5, 2026 |
| Dallam | 223 | 66 | August 25, 2026 |
| Hartley | 223 | 65 | August 25, 2026 |
| Sherman | 223 | 61 | August 25, 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.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.