Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 4, 1989

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 4, 1989
Start: 1989-05-04T00:20
End: 1989-05-04T23:55
Location: Texas

May 4, 1989 · NWS FTW · 161 events in 70 counties and zones

93 thunderstorm wind, 60 hail, 8 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 33
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 161

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

93 thunderstorm wind, 60 hail, 8 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Stephens

When: May 4, 12:20 AM CST
Where: Stephens County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.750, -98.900

Hail, Stephens

When: May 4, 12:45 AM CST
Where: Stephens County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.750, -98.900

Hail, Eastland

When: May 4, 1:00 AM CST
Where: Eastland County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.100, -98.970

Hail, Callahan

When: May 4, 1:15 AM CST
Where: Callahan County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 32.150, -99.170

Hail, Gray

When: May 4, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Gray County
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 35.530, -100.970

Hail, Wheeler

When: May 4, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Wheeler County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.220, -100.350

Thunderstorm Wind, Bosque

When: May 4, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Bosque County
Coordinates: 31.920, -97.650

Hail, Baylor

When: May 4, 2:32 AM CST
Where: Baylor County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.750, -99.230

Hail, Bosque

When: May 4, 2:50 AM CST
Where: Bosque County
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 31.780, -97.580

Hail, Collingsworth

When: May 4, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Collingsworth County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.050, -100.280

Hail, Young

When: May 4, 3:05 AM CST
Where: Young County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 33.370, -98.770

Hail, Young

When: May 4, 3:40 AM CST
Where: Young County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.100, -98.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Palo Pinto

When: May 4, 3:50 AM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph)
Coordinates: 32.930, -98.250

Hail, Wichita

When: May 4, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Wichita County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.850, -98.820

Hail, Palo Pinto

When: May 4, 4:30 AM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 32.920, -98.100

Thunderstorm Wind, Parker

When: May 4, 4:55 AM CST
Where: Parker County
Coordinates: 32.850, -97.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 4, 5:24 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.770, -97.450

Hail, Erath

When: May 4, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Erath County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.380, -98.170

Hail, Tarrant

When: May 4, 6:15 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.720, -97.350

Hail, Hood

When: May 4, 6:55 AM CST
Where: Hood County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.450, -97.800

Hail, Eastland

When: May 4, 7:10 AM CST
Where: Eastland County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.100, -98.970

Hail, Johnson

When: May 4, 7:15 AM CST
Where: Johnson County
Measured: 2 in hail
Coordinates: 32.500, -97.370

Hail, Stephens

When: May 4, 7:15 AM CST
Where: Stephens County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.750, -98.900

Hail, Erath

When: May 4, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Erath County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.380, -98.170

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 4, 7:55 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County
Coordinates: 32.630, -97.320

Hail, Somervell

When: May 4, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Somervell County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.270, -97.800

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: May 4, 8:10 AM CST
Where: Ellis County
Coordinates: 32.400, -96.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Hill

When: May 4, 8:16 AM CST
Where: Hill County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.150, -97.400

Hail, Ellis

When: May 4, 8:30 AM CST
Where: Ellis County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.180, -96.880

Hail, Johnson

When: May 4, 8:30 AM CST
Where: Johnson County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.400, -97.330

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: May 4, 8:30 AM CST
Where: Ellis County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.330, -96.630

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 4, 9:30 AM CST
Where: Henderson County
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates: 32.200, -95.850

Hail, Anderson

When: May 4, 10:25 AM CST
Where: Anderson County
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 31.950, -95.670

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When: May 4, 11:30 AM CST
Where: Houston County
Coordinates: 31.480, -95.470

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallam

When: May 4, 3:05 PM CST
Where: Dallam County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 36.380, -103.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallam

When: May 4, 3:18 PM CST
Where: Dallam County
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph)
Coordinates: 36.070, -102.520

Tornado, Moore

When: May 4, 3:30 PM CST
Where: Moore County
Rating: F0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Coordinates: 35.920, -102.030

Tornado, Moore

When: May 4, 3:45 PM CST
Where: Moore County
Rating: F0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Coordinates: 35.920, -102.030

Thunderstorm Wind, Moore

When: May 4, 3:45 PM CST
Where: Moore County
Coordinates: 35.820, -101.870

Thunderstorm Wind, Hartley

When: May 4, 3:55 PM CST
Where: Hartley County
Coordinates: 35.880, -102.400

Thunderstorm Wind, Oldham

When: May 4, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Oldham County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 35.400, -102.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Carson

When: May 4, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Carson County
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph)
Coordinates: 35.330, -101.570

Hail, Potter

When: May 4, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Potter County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.180, -102.070

Thunderstorm Wind, Potter

When: May 4, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Potter County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 35.400, -101.920

Thunderstorm Wind, Gray

When: May 4, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Gray County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 35.530, -100.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Deaf Smith

When: May 4, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Deaf Smith County
Coordinates: 34.900, -102.230

Thunderstorm Wind, Carson

When: May 4, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Carson County
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Coordinates: 35.430, -101.180

Thunderstorm Wind, Carson

When: May 4, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Carson County
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph)
Coordinates: 35.200, -101.100

Thunderstorm Wind, Randall

When: May 4, 4:58 PM CST
Where: Randall County
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Coordinates: 34.980, -101.980

Tornado, Randall

When: May 4, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Randall County
Rating: F0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Coordinates: 34.980, -101.720

Thunderstorm Wind, Potter

When: May 4, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Potter County
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 35.200, -102.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Armstrong

When: May 4, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Armstrong County
Coordinates: 35.120, -101.520

Hail, Donley

When: May 4, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Donley County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.930, -100.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Donley

When: May 4, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Donley County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 35.000, -101.070

Thunderstorm Wind, Hutchinson

When: May 4, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Hutchinson County
Coordinates: 35.630, -101.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Swisher

When: May 4, 5:35 PM CST
Where: Swisher County
Coordinates: 34.370, -101.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Briscoe

When: May 4, 5:45 PM CST
Where: Briscoe County
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Coordinates: 34.370, -101.050

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: May 4, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Floyd County
Coordinates: 34.180, -101.330

Thunderstorm Wind, Hall

When: May 4, 5:52 PM CST
Where: Hall County
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Coordinates: 34.700, -100.880

Thunderstorm Wind, Motley

When: May 4, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Motley County
Coordinates: 34.100, -100.880

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardeman

When: May 4, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Hardeman County
Coordinates: 34.250, -99.500

Thunderstorm Wind, Childress

When: May 4, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Childress County
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph)
Coordinates: 34.430, -100.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Wheeler

When: May 4, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Wheeler County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 35.220, -100.250

Thunderstorm Wind, Hall

When: May 4, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Hall County
Coordinates: 34.720, -100.530

Thunderstorm Wind, Hardeman

When: May 4, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Hardeman County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 34.320, -99.750

Hail, Foard

When: May 4, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Foard County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.980, -99.720

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilbarger

When: May 4, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County
Coordinates: 34.350, -99.420

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilbarger

When: May 4, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph)
Coordinates: 34.150, -99.280

Thunderstorm Wind, Baylor

When: May 4, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Baylor County
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 33.750, -99.230

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When: May 4, 7:37 PM CST
Where: Knox County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 33.420, -99.800

Hail, Baylor

When: May 4, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Baylor County
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Coordinates: 33.600, -99.270

Tornado, Haskell

When: May 4, 7:47 PM CST
Where: Haskell County
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 33.230, -99.870

Hail, Howard

When: May 4, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Howard County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.200, -101.470

Tornado, Haskell

When: May 4, 7:51 PM CST
Where: Haskell County
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 33.000, -99.780

Thunderstorm Wind, Young

When: May 4, 7:55 PM CST
Where: Young County
Coordinates: 33.370, -98.770

Thunderstorm Wind, Stonewall

When: May 4, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Stonewall County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 33.200, -100.250

Tornado, Shackelford

When: May 4, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Shackelford County
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 32.950, -99.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Throckmorton

When: May 4, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County
Coordinates: 33.180, -99.180

Thunderstorm Wind, Throckmorton

When: May 4, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County
Coordinates: 33.270, -99.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Archer

When: May 4, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Archer County
Coordinates: 33.800, -98.700

Hail, Wichita

When: May 4, 8:08 PM CST
Where: Wichita County
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 34.100, -98.570

Thunderstorm Wind, Archer

When: May 4, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Archer County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 33.600, -98.630

Thunderstorm Wind, Wichita

When: May 4, 8:12 PM CST
Where: Wichita County
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 33.850, -98.830

Hail, Archer

When: May 4, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Archer County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.450, -98.920

Thunderstorm Wind, Stephens

When: May 4, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Stephens County
Coordinates: 32.750, -98.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Young

When: May 4, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Young County
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph)
Coordinates: 33.200, -98.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Wichita

When: May 4, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Wichita County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 33.950, -98.670

Thunderstorm Wind, Wichita

When: May 4, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Wichita County
Measured: 68 kt (78 mph)
Coordinates: 33.900, -98.500

Hail, Jack

When: May 4, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Jack County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.250, -98.180

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When: May 4, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Clay County
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 33.800, -98.230

Thunderstorm Wind, Young

When: May 4, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Young County
Measured: 83 kt (96 mph)
Coordinates: 33.100, -98.600

Hail, Palo Pinto

When: May 4, 8:35 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.900, -98.500

Thunderstorm Wind, Palo Pinto

When: May 4, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County
Coordinates: 32.900, -98.500

Hail, Parker

When: May 4, 8:54 PM CST
Where: Parker County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.770, -98.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Wichita

When: May 4, 8:54 PM CST
Where: Wichita County
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph)
Coordinates: 33.900, -98.500

Hail, Eastland

When: May 4, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Eastland County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.470, -98.680

Hail, Palo Pinto

When: May 4, 9:02 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.800, -98.100

Hail, Erath

When: May 4, 9:06 PM CST
Where: Erath County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.230, -98.200

Tornado, Hood

When: May 4, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Hood County
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 32.450, -97.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Hill

When: May 4, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Hill County
Coordinates: 32.150, -97.470

Hail, Parker

When: May 4, 9:17 PM CST
Where: Parker County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.700, -97.800

Tornado, Hood

When: May 4, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Hood County
Rating: F2
Path length: 3.5 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Injuries: 22 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 32.480, -97.870

Hail, Eastland

When: May 4, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Eastland County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.380, -98.970

Hail, Bosque

When: May 4, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Bosque County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.070, -97.750

Hail, Comanche

When: May 4, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Comanche County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.120, -98.580

Hail, Hill

When: May 4, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Hill County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.170, -97.150

Hail, Parker

When: May 4, 9:35 PM CST
Where: Parker County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.770, -97.800

Hail, Parker

When: May 4, 9:40 PM CST
Where: Parker County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.700, -97.600

Hail, Bosque

When: May 4, 9:40 PM CST
Where: Bosque County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 32.070, -97.750

Hail, Johnson

When: May 4, 9:44 PM CST
Where: Johnson County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.350, -97.400

Hail, Hill

When: May 4, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Hill County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.030, -97.330

Hail, Somervell

When: May 4, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Somervell County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.270, -97.700

Hail, Johnson

When: May 4, 9:49 PM CST
Where: Johnson County
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 32.450, -97.530

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 4, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Coordinates: 32.680, -97.450

Hail, Comanche

When: May 4, 9:55 PM CST
Where: Comanche County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.050, -98.500

Hail, Comanche

When: May 4, 9:55 PM CST
Where: Comanche County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.900, -98.770

Hail, Hill

When: May 4, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Hill County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 31.920, -96.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 4, 10:08 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Coordinates: 32.770, -97.450

Hail, Hill

When: May 4, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Hill County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 31.750, -96.880

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When: May 4, 10:15 PM CST
Where: McLennan County
Injuries: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 31.800, -97.100

Hail, McLennan

When: May 4, 10:23 PM CST
Where: McLennan County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.550, -97.150

Hail, Ellis

When: May 4, 10:24 PM CST
Where: Ellis County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.400, -96.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 4, 10:25 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph)
Coordinates: 32.750, -97.350

Hail, Ellis

When: May 4, 10:26 PM CST
Where: Ellis County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.200, -96.780

Hail, Limestone

When: May 4, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Limestone County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 31.680, -96.500

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When: May 4, 10:30 PM CST
Where: McLennan County
Injuries: 7 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 31.630, -96.950

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When: May 4, 10:34 PM CST
Where: Grayson County
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 33.630, -96.570

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When: May 4, 10:39 PM CST
Where: Navarro County
Coordinates: 32.100, -96.720

Thunderstorm Wind, Falls

When: May 4, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Falls County
Coordinates: 31.220, -97.030

Thunderstorm Wind, Freestone

When: May 4, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Freestone County
Coordinates: 31.620, -96.280

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: May 4, 10:45 PM CST
Where: Limestone County
Coordinates: 31.530, -96.520

Thunderstorm Wind, Eastland

When: May 4, 10:45 PM CST
Where: Eastland County
Coordinates: 32.100, -98.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 4, 10:50 PM CST
Where: Dallas County
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Coordinates: 32.770, -96.780

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: May 4, 10:50 PM CST
Where: Bell County
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph)
Coordinates: 31.150, -97.400

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When: May 4, 10:51 PM CST
Where: McLennan County
Coordinates: 31.630, -97.030

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When: May 4, 10:55 PM CST
Where: Navarro County
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Coordinates: 32.100, -96.470

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When: May 4, 10:55 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Coordinates: 31.700, -98.120

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: May 4, 10:57 PM CST
Where: Bell County
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph)
Coordinates: 31.070, -97.830

Thunderstorm Wind, Falls

When: May 4, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Falls County
Coordinates: 31.420, -96.920

Thunderstorm Wind, Coryell

When: May 4, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Coryell County
Coordinates: 31.550, -97.620

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: May 4, 11:12 PM CST
Where: Bell County
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 31.050, -97.350

Hail, Coryell

When: May 4, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Coryell County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.400, -98.080

Thunderstorm Wind, Freestone

When: May 4, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Freestone County
Coordinates: 31.720, -96.170

Thunderstorm Wind, Coryell

When: May 4, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Coryell County
Coordinates: 31.430, -97.730

Hail, Smith

When: May 4, 11:18 PM CST
Where: Smith County
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.350, -95.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockwall

When: May 4, 11:20 PM CST
Where: Rockwall County
Coordinates: 32.930, -96.450

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 4, 11:25 PM CST
Where: Kaufman County
Coordinates: 32.730, -96.280

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 4, 11:25 PM CST
Where: Kaufman County
Coordinates: 32.380, -96.170

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 4, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Henderson County
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Coordinates: 32.200, -95.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 4, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Henderson County
Coordinates: 32.370, -96.180

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When: May 4, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Leon County
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 31.470, -96.070

Thunderstorm Wind, Hunt

When: May 4, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Hunt County
Coordinates: 33.130, -96.120

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 4, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Henderson County
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Coordinates: 32.170, -96.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When: May 4, 11:37 PM CST
Where: Leon County
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates: 31.250, -95.980

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 4, 11:40 PM CST
Where: Henderson County
Coordinates: 32.300, -95.470

Hail, Anderson

When: May 4, 11:41 PM CST
Where: Anderson County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.750, -95.630

Thunderstorm Wind, Rains

When: May 4, 11:50 PM CST
Where: Rains County
Coordinates: 32.870, -95.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Rusk

When: May 4, 11:52 PM CST
Where: Rusk County
Coordinates: 32.150, -94.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When: May 4, 11:55 PM CST
Where: Houston County
Coordinates: 31.480, -95.470

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When: May 4, 11:55 PM CST
Where: Houston County
Coordinates: 31.320, -95.450

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When: May 4, 11:55 PM CST
Where: Van Zandt County
Coordinates: 32.550, -95.870

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Thunderstorm Wind, Clay	1989-05-04				Direct

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Texas in 1989 Every state in 1989 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Texas, 1989 Warnings in Texas, May 1989

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10138784, 10138785, 10138786, 10138787, 10138788, 10138789, 10138790, 10138791, 10138792, 10138793, 10138794, 10138795, 10138796, 10138797, 10138798, 10138799, 10138800, 10138801, 10138802, 10138803, 10138804, 10138805, 10138806, 10138807, 10138808, 10138809, 10138810, 10138811, 10138812, 10138813, 10138814, 10138815, 10138816, 10138817, 10138818, 10138819, 10138820, 10139669, 10139670, 10139671, and more.