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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.

Gardendale within Ector County

Population over time

2 figures

Gardendale 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.

YearPeople Change
20101,574
20202,020+446 (+28%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

4 surveys from 6 printed sheets

Matched 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.

Fires near this place

4 since 2007

Regional 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/undetermined4

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
6 September 2010Missing data/not specified/undetermined117 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceFASKIN FIRE
6 April 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceCHINABERRY
23 February 2017Missing data/not specified/undetermined30 acresTexas A & M Forest Service1700067
13 October 2007Missing data/not specified/undetermined2.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Servicenot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Ector County

Storms near this place

59 since 1993

Regional 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
March 2012Tornado (EF2)Gardendale3 hurt, $1,000,000A 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 1993HailGardendale$500,000no account filed
September 2024Flash FloodGardendale$100,000There have been many reports of flooded roadways, stranded vehicles, and water reaching homes throughout Odessa. The cost of property damage is an estimation.
April 1993Thunderstorm WindGardendale$50,000no account filed
May 1995Thunderstorm WindGardendale$30,000Strong 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 2024Flash FloodGardendale$25,000There was a report of flooding in north Odessa, with one vehicle stuck in flood waters. Property damage cost is an estimation.
June 2004HailGardendale$15,000Tennis ball size hail was reported in Gardendale. Minor roof and vehicle damage was reported.
August 2002Thunderstorm WindGardendale$15,000A 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 2009Thunderstorm WindGardendale$10,000The 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 2008HailGardendale$10,000no account filed
June 2021Flash FloodGardendale$5,000Heavy 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 2021Thunderstorm WindGardendale$2,000A 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 2002Tornado (F0)Gardendale$2,000Brief and weak tornado reported by storm spotters in the community of Gardendale. Only tree and minor roof damage resulted.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindGardendale$2,000Outflow winds from a bowing thunderstorm knocked down a brick wall.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindGardendale$1,500A 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 2018Thunderstorm WindGardendale$500A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and blew over trampolines in Gardendale. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
May 1994HailGardendale$50no account filed
February 2026Flash FloodGardendale-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 2025HailGardendale-An NWS forecaster reported nickel-size hail near Gardendale.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindGardendale-An off-duty NWS employee reported thunderstorm wind gusts near 60 mph in Gardendale. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
July 2025Thunderstorm WindGardendale-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 2024Flash FloodGardendale-Multiple roads were reported to be flooded across the Gardendale area.
May 2024HailGardendale-Hail size ranged from golf ball to baseball size.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindGardendale-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 2023HailGardendale-Hail report via mPing.
September 2023Flash FloodGardendale-Water was reported across several roads in Gardendale.
May 2023Thunderstorm WindGardendale-NWS employee estimated wind gusts of 60 mph at their residence.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindGardendale-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 2019HailGardendale-Report was relayed by local media.
July 2019Flash FloodGardendale-Heavy rain fell across Ector County and resulted in flooded bar ditches in Gardendale.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindGardendale-The public reported intermittent severe wind gusts from thunderstorms over Gardendale between 01:00 and 01:30 CST. No damage was reported.
August 2005HailGardendale-The public reported nickel size hail on Texas Highway 158 at the Midland/Ector county line.
September 2004HailGardendale-A resident on the Ector/Midland County line reported nickel size hail.
September 2004Flash FloodGardendale-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 2002HailGardendale-Reported by a spotter for the local television station along Highway 158 in Gardendale.
May 2002HailGardendale-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 2002HailGardendale-Dime size hail covered the ground.
March 2000Flash FloodGardendale-Minor flooding on Hwy 158.
June 1997HailGardendale-A storm that developed over northern Ector County briefly showed supercell-type characteristics and dropped baseball hail on Gardendale.
June 2023HailGardendale-no account filed
May 2023HailGardendale-no account filed
May 2021HailGardendale-no account filed
July 2021HailGardendale-no account filed
June 2020HailGardendale-no account filed
May 2020HailGardendale-no account filed
May 2020HailGardendale-no account filed
May 2014HailGardendale-no account filed
September 2012HailGardendale-no account filed
March 2011HailGardendale-no account filed
April 2009HailGardendale-no account filed
September 2002Thunderstorm WindGardendale-no account filed
March 2000HailGardendale-no account filed
October 2000HailGardendale-no account filed
October 2000HailGardendale-no account filed
May 1999HailGardendale-no account filed
January 1999HailGardendale-no account filed
May 1998HailGardendale-no account filed
September 1996HailGardendale-no account filed
September 1995HailGardendale-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Ector County

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 PlaceDistance Sheets
Scharbauer City2.7 miles6
North Cowden7.1 miles6
Odessa12.1 miles9
Goldsmith12.8 miles9
West Odessa13.8 miles10
Arcade15.4 miles10
Turnbaugh Corner16.3 miles8
Douro19.4 miles9

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 GardendaleAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q982126The 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.