Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, October 12, 1993

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, October 12, 1993
Start: 1993-10-12T10:50
End: 1993-10-12T23:35
Location: Texas

October 12, 1993 · 131 events in 50 counties and zones

101 hail, 25 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 126 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 12
Property damage: $12 million
Crop damage: $60,000
Events: 131

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.

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The Houston radar (KHGX), 101 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:17 UTC.

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Event by event

101 hail, 25 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Montgomery

When: October 12, 10:50 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, The Woodlands
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.300, -95.503 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Woodlands Fire Department reported golf ball-size hail and heavy rain at the fire station.

Hail, Harris

When: October 12, 12:05 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Lamar High School secretary called reporting dime-size hail, very heavy rain and gusty winds.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: October 12, 12:44 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fort Bend County Sheriff called reported dime-size hail between Katy and Barker Reservoir in extreme northern portion of the county.

Hail, Wharton

When: October 12, 1:00 PM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Wharton County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Post Mistress in Lissie reported dime-size hail.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: October 12, 1:09 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fort Bend Office of Emergency Management reported dime-size hail in Sugarland.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: October 12, 1:44 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The HAMS spotter network reported dime-size hail at Lamar High School in Richmond.

Hail, Jackson

When: October 12, 1:58 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Edna
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 28.954, -96.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Jackson County Sheriff's Offices reported nickel-size hail north of Edna. Approximately two hours later the Sheriff's Office reported two billboards near the intersection of Highway 59 and 234 destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Terrell

When: October 12, 2:20 PM CST
Where: Terrell County, Dryden
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 30.225, -102.076 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The public reported 70 mph winds in Dryden, and a brief touchdown of a rope-like tornado in an open field near Dryden.

Tornado, Terrell

When: October 12, 2:20 PM CST
Where: Terrell County, Dryden
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 15 yd
Coordinates: 30.030, -102.080

The public reported 70 mph winds in Dryden, and a brief touchdown of a rope-like tornado in an open field near Dryden.

Hail, Brazoria

When: October 12, 2:48 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The HAMS spotter network reported dime-size hail on the east end of Follets Island (southwest side of San Luis Pass).

Hail, Colorado

When: October 12, 3:30 PM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Colorado County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Bernado Farm and Ranch Supply Store reported dime to golfball size hail and minor damage to a barn two miles northeast of Bernado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: October 12, 3:45 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Edna
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 28.954, -96.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hardeman

When: October 12, 3:55 PM CST
Where: Hardeman County, Quanah
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 34.290, -99.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Brown

When: October 12, 4:05 PM CST
Where: Brown County, Bangs
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.774, -99.000 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

This thunderstorm developed over eastern Colemean county and moved east, becoming severe over Brown county. Car windshields were knocked out at four miles SE of Bangs. Large tree limbs were reported downed in Brownwood. Extensive roof damage was reported in May from large hail.

Hail, Brown

When: October 12, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Brown County, Bangs
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.774, -99.000 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Brown

When: October 12, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Brown County, Brownwood
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.774, -99.000 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wilbarger

When: October 12, 4:25 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Lockett
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Brown

When: October 12, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Brown County, May
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.774, -99.000 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ochiltree

When: October 12, 4:34 PM CST
Where: Ochiltree County, Perryton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 36.278, -100.816 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hardeman

When: October 12, 4:35 PM CST to 4:55 PM CST
Where: Hardeman County, Chillicothe
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 34.290, -99.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, McCulloch

When: October 12, 4:42 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Brady
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew the steeple off the First Baptist Church in Brady, and also damaged the roof of the Church of Christ in southwest Brady. Signs and power lines were also reported downed around the town.

Hail, McCulloch

When: October 12, 4:44 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Brady
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Stephens

When: October 12, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Stephens County, Caddo
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ochiltree

When: October 12, 4:51 PM CST
Where: Ochiltree County, Perryton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 36.278, -100.816 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, McCulloch

When: October 12, 4:54 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Brady
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Roberts

When: October 12, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Roberts County, Miami
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.839, -100.813 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wilbarger

When: October 12, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Nr Odell
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Baylor

When: October 12, 5:06 PM CST
Where: Baylor County, N Seymour
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 33.617, -99.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, McCulloch

When: October 12, 5:07 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Brady
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, McCulloch

When: October 12, 5:10 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Voca
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Baylor

When: October 12, 5:12 PM CST to 5:32 PM CST
Where: Baylor County, Seymour- to Westover
Rating: F1
Path length: 7 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Coordinates: 33.550, -99.130

Hail, Foard and Wilbarger

When: October 12, 5:15 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Foard and Wilbarger County, Margaret- to Lockett
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cottle

When: October 12, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Cottle County, Swearingen
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.078, -100.279 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golfball-size hail was reported in Swearingen at 1715 CST.

Hail, Wilbarger

When: October 12, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, N Vernon
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, McCulloch

When: October 12, 5:18 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Brady
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Baylor

When: October 12, 5:20 PM CST to 5:25 PM CST
Where: Baylor County, Seymour
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.617, -99.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ochiltree

When: October 12, 5:24 PM CST
Where: Ochiltree County, Perryton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 36.278, -100.816 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Baylor

When: October 12, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Baylor County, Seymour
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 33.617, -99.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, De Witt

When: October 12, 5:30 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Meyersville
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Baseball-size hail was reported in Meyersville, the hail fell for a 30 minute period. Golf ball-size hail was reported six miles south of Cuero between Meyersville and Radcliff.

Thunderstorm Wind, McCulloch

When: October 12, 5:30 PM CST
Where: McCulloch County, Brady
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.199, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilbarger

When: October 12, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Lockett
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Roberts

When: October 12, 5:36 PM CST
Where: Roberts County, Miami
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.839, -100.813 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An upper trough combined with a dryline over the eastern portions of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and produced several severe thunderstorms. Dime- to golfball-size hail was reported by spotter networks, police department and sheriff's offices.

Hail, Runnels

When: October 12, 5:38 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, Norton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.831, -99.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golfball-size hail was reported in Norton by a weather spotter at the water plant at 1738 CST. The Ballinger Police Department reported golfball-size hail at the Ballinger city park at 1750 CST. The Runnels County Emergency Management Coordinator reported trees uprooted and downed power poles in Ballinger at 1810 CST.

Hail, Comanche

When: October 12, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Sydney
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, De Witt

When: October 12, 5:40 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Cuero
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Baseball-size hail was reported in Meyersville, the hail fell for a 30 minute period. Golf ball-size hail was reported six miles south of Cuero between Meyersville and Radcliff.

Tornado, Gray

When: October 12, 5:45 PM CST
Where: Gray County, Laketon
Rating: F1
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 75 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 35.550, -100.750

The tornado destroyed a carport and snapped four power poles. It was reported by the public through a local TV Meteorologist. The tornado moved over open pasture and dissipated with no further damage.

Hail, Archer

When: October 12, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Archer County, S Megargel
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Runnels

When: October 12, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, Ballinger
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.831, -99.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Throckmorton

When: October 12, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County, Elbert
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.178, -99.212 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tornado near Elbert destroyed a mobile home, three vehicles, and killed four cows. One of the dead cows had a two by six board driven all the way through it. Damage was estimated at 100,000 dollars.

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Stephenville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Mingus
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Foard

When: October 12, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Foard County, Crowell
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Hail, Wilbarger

When: October 12, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Lockett
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Young

When: October 12, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Young County, Proffit
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, De Witt

When: October 12, 6:07 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Meyersville
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Baseball-size hail was reported in Meyersville, the hail fell for a 30 minute period. Golf ball-size hail was reported six miles south of Cuero between Meyersville and Radcliff.

Hail, Gray

When: October 12, 6:10 PM CST
Where: Gray County, Laketon
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 35.401, -100.813 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Runnels

When: October 12, 6:10 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, Ballinger
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.831, -99.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 6:20 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Mingus
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 6:20 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Hail, Gray

When: October 12, 6:25 PM CST
Where: Gray County, Laketon
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.401, -100.813 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Young

When: October 12, 6:25 PM CST
Where: Young County, Olney
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Taylor

When: October 12, 6:33 PM CST
Where: Taylor County, Dyess Afb
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.301, -99.890 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 0.87 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Tornado, Throckmorton

When: October 12, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County, Elbert
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 33.270, -99.000

Hail, Young

When: October 12, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Young County, Padgett
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wheeler

When: October 12, 6:56 PM CST
Where: Wheeler County, Lela
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 35.401, -100.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 7:00 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 0.87 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Hail, Baylor

When: October 12, 7:02 PM CST
Where: Baylor County, Westover
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 33.617, -99.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 7:02 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Mingus
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Stephenville
Measured: 2 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Eastland
Measured: 2 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Hail, Young

When: October 12, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Young County, Profitt
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Donley

When: October 12, 7:11 PM CST
Where: Donley County, Howardwick
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.965, -100.814 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Shackleford

When: October 12, 7:11 PM CST
Where: Shackleford County, Albany
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -99.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Twenty-two power line poles were destroyed by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shackleford

When: October 12, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Shackleford County, Albany
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.736, -99.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Twenty-two power line poles were destroyed by high winds.

Hail, Knox

When: October 12, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Knox County, Goree
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.606, -99.741 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong thunderstorms in the western portions of north Texas during the afternoon and evening hours on the 12th produced a tornado, hail up to softball-size and damaging winds. Hail up to baseball-size from two miles east of Margaret to three miles southwest of Lockett broke many windows and windshields. The hail accumulated up to six inches deep in places and stripped pecan trees of leaves and pecans and destroyed much of the cotton crop. Golf ball-size hail broke windows and windshields just north of Vernon, broke windshields just north of Seymour and destroyed the roof of a house and severely damaged a car, a pickup and a camper three miles east of Seymour. Hail up to golf ball-size covered the ground in Chillicothe. Baseball-size hail broke windows 10 miles southwest of Crowell. Hail up to golf ball-size damaged the surface of tennis courts and the roofs of the Chillicothe schools. Strong thunderstorm winds damaged irrigation equipment five miles west of Lockett.

Hail, Collingsworth

When: October 12, 7:23 PM CST
Where: Collingsworth County, Dozier
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.965, -100.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Interstate 20 was closed due to hail two inches deep on the roadway.

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail one foot deep accumulated from the Ranger Hill area eastward to northwestern Erath County southwest of Mingus. This hail swath was two miles long.

Hail, Stephens

When: October 12, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Stephens County, Breckenridge
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Young

When: October 12, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Young County, Padgett
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Donley

When: October 12, 7:26 PM CST
Where: Donley County, Clarendon
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 34.965, -100.814 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Stephens

When: October 12, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Stephens County, Eliasville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Young

When: October 12, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Young County, South Bend
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Victoria

When: October 12, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Victoria County, Victoria
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 28.796, -96.971 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A local TV station reported baseball-size hail west of Victoria.

Hail, Stephens

When: October 12, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Stephens County, Breckenridge
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Palo Pinto

When: October 12, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County, Possum Kingdom Lake
Measured: 0.87 in hail
Coordinates: 32.753, -98.313 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Throckmorton

When: October 12, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County, Elbert
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.178, -99.212 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Goliad

When: October 12, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Goliad County, Schroeder
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 28.657, -97.426 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Goliad Sheriff's Office reported several trees damaged in Schroder. Approximately five minutes later the Department of Public safety reported baseball-size hail at the intersection of Highway 183 and FM 119.

Hail, Throckmorton

When: October 12, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County, Elbert
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.178, -99.212 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Goliad

When: October 12, 7:55 PM CST
Where: Goliad County, Goliad
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 28.657, -97.426 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Gordon
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Stephens

When: October 12, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Stephens County, Breckenridge
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Coleman

When: October 12, 8:02 PM CST
Where: Coleman County, Coleman
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.773, -99.454 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Erath

When: October 12, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Stephenville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Gillespie

When: October 12, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Gillespie County, Doss
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 30.318, -98.946 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball to quarter-size hail was reported just north of the town of Doss, by a rainfall observer and local residents.

Hail, Wise

When: October 12, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Wise County, Bridgeport
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.216, -97.654 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hall

When: October 12, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Hall County, Turkey
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.531, -100.681 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Gillespie

When: October 12, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Gillespie County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 30.318, -98.946 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball to quarter-size hail was reported just north of the town of Doss, by a rainfall observer and local residents.

Hail, Childress

When: October 12, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Childress County, Childress
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.529, -100.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An upper level trough combined with a dryline over the eastern portion of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles to produce severe thunderstorms. Hail up to baseball-size was reported by the Shamrock Fire Department. Several other reports of dime- to golfball-size hail were received from law enforcement offices and coopertive observers.

Hail, Comanche

When: October 12, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Gorman
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: October 12, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Lingleville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Comanche

When: October 12, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Lake Proctor
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: October 12, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Lake Proctor
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: October 12, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Duster
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damage occurred to houses, and trees were blown down.

Tornado, Comanche

When: October 12, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Duster
Rating: F2
Path length: 25 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Injuries: 12 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $5.0 million
Coordinates: 32.120, -98.620

Ten houses were destroyed, and 12 persons were injured.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: October 12, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Downing
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damaged houses, and trees were blown down.

Hail, Hamilton

When: October 12, 10:05 PM CST to 10:25 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Indian Gap
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When: October 12, 10:05 PM CST to 10:25 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Indian Gap
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds destroyed barns and killed some calves.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When: October 12, 10:05 PM CST to 10:25 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Hamilton
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds severely damaged a greenhouse west of Hamilton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: October 12, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Hasse
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A bus was blown off the road by high winds.

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Eastland
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: October 12, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Ranger
Measured: 0.87 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: October 12, 10:20 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Gustine
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damaged irrigation equipment.

Hail, McLennan

When: October 12, 10:20 PM CST
Where: McLennan County, West
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.552, -97.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hamilton

When: October 12, 10:25 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hamilton

When: October 12, 10:25 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Bexar

When: October 12, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Bexar County, Kelly to Air Force Base
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 29.449, -98.520 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Baseball-size hail was reported at Alamo Dragway on the south side of San Antonio.

Hail, Kendall

When: October 12, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Kendall County, Comfort
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.945, -98.712 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball to baseball-size hail was reported in Comfort. The County Sheriff's Office reported a large signs blown down and wind damage to a gas pump in Boerne. Several cars were damaged across the County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kendall

When: October 12, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Kendall County, Boerne
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.945, -98.712 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Comanche

When: October 12, 10:57 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Deleon
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $5.0 million
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The last three entries were due to a separate thunderstorm that had moved south from Stephens and Eastland county. Damage in Deleon was estimated at over 2.5 million dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind, Atascosa

When: October 12, 11:10 PM CST
Where: Atascosa County, Poteet
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 28.894, -98.527 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sheriff's Office reported several mobile homes damaged in Poteet.

Hail, Kendall

When: October 12, 11:10 PM CST
Where: Kendall County, Comfort
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.945, -98.712 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Comanche

When: October 12, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Proctor
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The last three entries were due to a separate thunderstorm that had moved south from Stephens and Eastland county. Damage in Deleon was estimated at over 2.5 million dollars.

Hail, Comanche

When: October 12, 11:25 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Gustine
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The last three entries were due to a separate thunderstorm that had moved south from Stephens and Eastland county. Damage in Deleon was estimated at over 2.5 million dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lampasas

When: October 12, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Lampasas County, Moline
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.196, -98.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were uprooted in the northern part of the County near the Town of Moline.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lampasas

When: October 12, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Lampasas County, Moline
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.196, -98.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Llano

When: October 12, 11:30 PM CST
Where: Llano County, Llano
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.706, -98.684 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sheriff's Office reported power lines down, and power out across the City of Llano. Wind speeds were estimated to be near 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coryell

When: October 12, 11:35 PM CST
Where: Coryell County, Gatesville
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.391, -97.799 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

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.

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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: 10353946, 10349973, 10351871, 10355247, 10351872, 10351873, 10350284, 10352951, 10352952, 10348300, 10352047, 10350285, 10351036, 10348587, 10348588, 10348589, 10355437, 10348675, 10354196, 10351037, 10354466, 10354505, 10353454, 10354248, 10354506, 10353706, 10355438, 10348636, 10354507, 10354508, 10348637, 10351788, 10351928, 10355439, 10354509, 10348638, 10354249, 10348639, 10352477, 10354510, and more.