Midland County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Midland County, TX right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,184 alerts that included Midland County, roughly 118 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (266 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 30, 2024. 37 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Midland County alert history
Alert events that included Midland County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 266 | 26 | October 14, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 170 | 0 | May 22, 2023 |
| Wind Advisory | 106 | 7 | October 16, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 91 | 3 | March 22, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 89 | 21 | October 30, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 89 | 5 | October 14, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 78 | 2 | March 22, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 60 | 5 | August 24, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 53 | 2 | November 11, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 23 | 6 | October 29, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 22 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 18 | 0 | May 6, 2025 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 16 | 2 | July 6, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 13 | 0 | March 14, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 13 | 0 | March 18, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 12 | 0 | May 30, 2024 |
| Freeze Warning | 11 | 0 | November 30, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 10 | 0 | November 30, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 10 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 8 | 0 | May 31, 2024 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 6 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 6 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 0 | June 24, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 4 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 3 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 0 | August 26, 2019 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 1, 2023 |
Tornado history in Midland County
37 tornadoes have been recorded in Midland County since 1950, injuring 2 people. That ranks 117 of 254 counties in Texas. The most recent was on May 30, 2024 (rated EF3).
Strongest tornadoes in Midland County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | EF3 | Ector County | 5.8 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF3 | Midland County | 5.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 1965 | F3 | Midland County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 3, 1969 | F2 | Ector County | 14.9 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF2 | Midland County | 10.3 mi | 1,700 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | EF3 | Midland County | 5.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | ? | Midland County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF2 | Midland County | 10.3 mi | 1,700 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF2 | Midland County | 6.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF3 | Ector County | 5.8 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Midland County
- Population: 183,587 (2024 estimate)
- State: Texas
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 048329 (how to use it)
- Cities: Midland