Gardendale, Texas
6 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Odessa census division. It lies in ZIP code area 79758. The Survey maps it on the Gardendale quadrangle. 2,020 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 2,966 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresGardendale grew from 1,574 to 2,020 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,574 | |
| 2020 | 2,020 | +446 (+28%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
4 surveys from 6 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1954 USGS Hobbs quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Hobbs quadrangle1:250000
- 1968 USGS Gardendale quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1991 USGS Andrews quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
4 since 2007Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 4 fires within 5 miles of Gardendale between 2007 and 2017, burning about 150 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 117 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | FASKIN FIRE |
| 6 April 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | CHINABERRY |
| 23 February 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 30 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 1700067 |
| 13 October 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
59 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Gardendale in 59 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 33 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind, 9 flash flood, 2 tornado. The reports record 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2012 | Tornado (EF2) | Gardendale | 3 hurt, $1,000,000 | A line of severe thunderstorms moved into Ector County around 11:20 PM CDT March 18th and progressed eastward. At 12:28 AM CDT March 19th, a tornado touched down in the Gardendale community and remained on the ground for two minutes. This tornado produced damage along County Road 30 (Goldenrod Drive) primarily between Chinaberry Avenue and Alfalfa Avenue. As the tornado developed, it moved just south of an RV Park located near the intersection of County Road 30 and China Berry Ave. This resulted in a large camper being toppled by severe northwest winds flowing into the tornado. One minor injury was noted at this location. As the tornado intensified and progressed northeastward, strong inflow winds from the south resulted in a cinder block fence being blown over to the north. Finally, as the tornado crossed County Road 30 (Goldenrod Drive), it reached its peak intensity. This resulted in significant damage to a residential home, along with a 20' x 30' travel trailer and a barn being destroyed. Widespread damage was noted in this area, which also served as a collection point for a great amount of debris from other locations upwind back to the southwest. South of County Road 30, power poles with broken cross members were noted. This was indicative of EF1 tornado damage. However, the tornado intensified after crossing to the north side of County Road 30 (Goldenrod Drive). There was a home that shifted slightly off its foundation. Also, there was significant loss of roof decking and major shingle loss. Some small pieces of debris became projectiles, sticking into the walls of the home. Based on this information, winds for this event were estimated to be 90-110 mph. The Gardendale tornado at its most intense - north of County Road 30 - was rated as a low end EF-2 tornado. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Gardendale | $500,000 | no account filed |
| September 2024 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | $100,000 | There have been many reports of flooded roadways, stranded vehicles, and water reaching homes throughout Odessa. The cost of property damage is an estimation. |
| April 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $50,000 | no account filed |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $30,000 | Strong gradient winds and downbursting winds combined to cause damage in a 4.5-mile-wide path in the northeastern part of the county. Large tree limbs were broken, along with roof damage and much corrugated metal thrown about. An instrumented tower in the heart of the damage recorded an 81.1 mph peak gust at 10 meters and an 89.8 peak gust at 50 meters. |
| September 2024 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | $25,000 | There was a report of flooding in north Odessa, with one vehicle stuck in flood waters. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| June 2004 | Hail | Gardendale | $15,000 | Tennis ball size hail was reported in Gardendale. Minor roof and vehicle damage was reported. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $15,000 | A second strong microburst developed near the Ector and Midland County line...just northwest of the Midland International Airport...just before 900 PM CDT. As a result...high winds broke windows and blew down trees in the city of Gardendale. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $10,000 | The roof of a slightly modified mobile home was blown off by outflow winds well ahead of any significant convection. Rain was observed 25 minutes after the winds. The debris associated with the roof also caused some minor damage to adjacent homes. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Gardendale | $10,000 | no account filed |
| June 2021 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | $5,000 | Heavy rain fell across Ector County and produced flash flooding. There were multiple ranch roads flooded four miles north of Odessa. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $2,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind damage in Gardendale. A garden shed in Gardendale got destroyed by strong winds from a thunderstorm. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F0) | Gardendale | $2,000 | Brief and weak tornado reported by storm spotters in the community of Gardendale. Only tree and minor roof damage resulted. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $2,000 | Outflow winds from a bowing thunderstorm knocked down a brick wall. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $1,500 | A thunderstorm moved over Ector County and produced wind damage in Gardendale. A storage shed was destroyed by the winds. The cost of damage is a rough estimate. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | $500 | A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and blew over trampolines in Gardendale. The cost of damage is a rough estimate. |
| May 1994 | Hail | Gardendale | $50 | no account filed |
| February 2026 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | - | An off-duty NWS Employee reported street flooding in the Gardendale area. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Gardendale | - | An NWS forecaster reported nickel-size hail near Gardendale. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | An off-duty NWS employee reported thunderstorm wind gusts near 60 mph in Gardendale. The time of occurrence is partially estimated. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | An off-duty NWS employee reported a severe downburst wind gust near Gardendale. The maximum wind speed is estimated. The time of occurrence is also estimated. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | - | Multiple roads were reported to be flooded across the Gardendale area. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Gardendale | - | Hail size ranged from golf ball to baseball size. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | Wind speeds were estimated to be between 60 to 70 mph. Winds last about 15 minutes. Winds snapped anchor lines for trees and caused the bowing of window panes. Very low visibility from blowing dust. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Gardendale | - | Hail report via mPing. |
| September 2023 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | - | Water was reported across several roads in Gardendale. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | NWS employee estimated wind gusts of 60 mph at their residence. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | A thunderstorm produced estimated 60 mph wind gusts and near zero visibility due to blowing dust as seen by an off duty National Weather Service employee. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Gardendale | - | Report was relayed by local media. |
| July 2019 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | - | Heavy rain fell across Ector County and resulted in flooded bar ditches in Gardendale. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | The public reported intermittent severe wind gusts from thunderstorms over Gardendale between 01:00 and 01:30 CST. No damage was reported. |
| August 2005 | Hail | Gardendale | - | The public reported nickel size hail on Texas Highway 158 at the Midland/Ector county line. |
| September 2004 | Hail | Gardendale | - | A resident on the Ector/Midland County line reported nickel size hail. |
| September 2004 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | - | A second thunderstorm persisted for nearly an hour over State Highway 158 in northeastern Ector County during the evening of the 1st. Doppler radar estimates indicated that up to two inches of rain fell just northeast of Gardendale. At least one foot of water inundated several secondary roads. |
| May 2002 | Hail | Gardendale | - | Reported by a spotter for the local television station along Highway 158 in Gardendale. |
| May 2002 | Hail | Gardendale | - | Nickel hail reported covering the ground near the intersection of the Highway 158 and Farm to Market Road 1788 in both Ector and Midland Counties. |
| October 2002 | Hail | Gardendale | - | Dime size hail covered the ground. |
| March 2000 | Flash Flood | Gardendale | - | Minor flooding on Hwy 158. |
| June 1997 | Hail | Gardendale | - | A storm that developed over northern Ector County briefly showed supercell-type characteristics and dropped baseball hail on Gardendale. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 2023 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 2021 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| July 2021 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| June 2020 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 2020 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 2020 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| September 2012 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| March 2011 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| April 2009 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| September 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| March 2000 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| October 2000 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| October 2000 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| January 1999 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| May 1998 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| September 1996 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
| September 1995 | Hail | Gardendale | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scharbauer City | 2.7 miles | 6 | |
| North Cowden | 7.1 miles | 6 | |
| Odessa | 12.1 miles | 9 | |
| Goldsmith | 12.8 miles | 9 | |
| West Odessa | 13.8 miles | 10 | |
| Arcade | 15.4 miles | 10 | |
| Turnbaugh Corner | 16.3 miles | 8 | |
| Douro | 19.4 miles | 9 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Gardendale | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q982126 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1373811. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.



