Upton County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Upton County, TX right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 899 alerts that included Upton County, roughly 90 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (233 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 30, 2024. 20 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Upton County alert history
Alert events that included Upton County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 233 | 21 | October 14, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 93 | 0 | May 21, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 82 | 5 | October 14, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 80 | 6 | October 16, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 74 | 2 | March 22, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 59 | 2 | March 22, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 53 | 4 | June 22, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 41 | 3 | November 11, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 29 | 6 | October 1, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 20 | 0 | May 26, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 19 | 7 | October 29, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 19 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 17 | 0 | May 30, 2024 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 13 | 3 | July 6, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 10 | 0 | November 30, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 9 | 0 | March 14, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 9 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 8 | 0 | November 30, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 7 | 0 | March 14, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 6 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 0 | June 24, 2023 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 4 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| 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 Upton County
20 tornadoes have been recorded in Upton County since 1950. That ranks 186 of 254 counties in Texas. The most recent was on May 30, 2024 (rated EF3).
Strongest tornadoes in Upton County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | EF3 | Midland County | 5.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 26, 1960 | F2 | Upton County | 10.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 8, 1992 | F1 | Crane County | 4 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 22, 2000 | F1 | Upton County | 1 mi | 140 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 1986 | F1 | Upton County | 0.1 mi | 30 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 |
| October 8, 2018 | EF0 | Upton County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 18, 2017 | EF0 | Upton County | 6.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 28, 2017 | EF0 | Upton County | 5.8 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2015 | EF0 | Upton County | 0.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Upton County
- Population: 3,128 (2024 estimate)
- State: Texas
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 048461 (how to use it)