Odessa weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Odessa, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Odessa as part of Ector County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Odessa
81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Odessa since 1950, injuring 14 people. The most recent was on May 30, 2024 (rated EF3).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Odessa
| 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 14, 2010 | EF3 | Ector County | 4.3 mi | 500 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 |
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 | EF3 | Ector County | 5.8 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 16, 2016 | EF0 | Ector County | 0.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Ector County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 261 | October 14, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 155 | May 22, 2023 |
| Wind Advisory | 107 | November 2, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 100 | March 22, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 84 | March 22, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 81 | October 14, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 75 | October 30, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 60 | August 24, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 52 | November 11, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 23 | October 29, 2026 |
About Odessa
- Population: 119,748 (2024 estimate)
- County: Ector County
- State: Texas