Texas, 1994

Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, April 11, 1994

April 11, 1994 · 38 events in 19 counties and zones

25 hail, 13 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 38 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
1
Property damage
$50 million
Crop damage
$105,000
Events
38

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

25 hail, 13 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Lubbock

When
April 11, 12:02 AM CST
Where
Lubbock County, Lubbock
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.610, -101.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An upper level disturbance moved across the area, helping cause severe weather along and behind a cold front. Golf ball-size hail was reported near Levelland by area spotters, damaging some cars. Golf ball-size hail also occurred in southern Hale County. The storm that caused this hail also sent a gustfront into northern Lubbock County, with a wind gust to 52 knots (60 mph) recorded by the National Weather Service at Lubbock International Airport. Dime to nickel-size hail was reported in Lubbock from 2344 CST on the 10th to 0002 CST on the 11th.

Hail, Taylor

When
April 11, 3:40 AM CST
Where
Taylor County, Lake Abilene
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.301, -99.890 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Dallas

When
April 11, 1:37 PM CST
Where
Dallas County, Lancaster
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Scurry

When
April 11, 1:50 PM CST
Where
Scurry County, Hermleigh
Measured
1 in hail
Crop damage
$50,000
Coordinates
32.746, -100.916 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The public reported one-inch diameter hail damaged wheat crops near Hermleigh.

Hail, Hill

When
April 11, 2:06 PM CST
Where
Hill County, Aquilla
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.991, -97.132 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, McLennan

When
April 11, 2:35 PM CST
Where
McLennan County, China Springs
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
31.552, -97.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When
April 11, 4:27 PM CST
Where
Van Zandt County, Canton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
32.564, -95.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Freestone

When
April 11, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Freestone County, Wortham
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.705, -96.149 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was blown down on a road.

Hail, Van Zandt

When
April 11, 4:35 PM CST
Where
Van Zandt County, Wills Point
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
32.564, -95.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Marion

When
April 11, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Marion County, Kellyville
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
32.798, -94.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down 5 S Jefferson.

Hail, Cass

When
April 11, 5:18 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Atlanta
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
33.078, -94.344 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail, Cass

When
April 11, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Atlanta
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
33.078, -94.344 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail, Bowie

When
April 11, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Bowie County, Nash
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
33.446, -94.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds damaged a mobile home office.

Hail, Bowie

When
April 11, 5:59 PM CST
Where
Bowie County, Texarkana
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.446, -94.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds damaged a mobile home office.

Thunderstorm Wind, Freestone

When
April 11, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Freestone County, Teague
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
31.705, -96.149 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was blown down on a road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morris

When
April 11, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Morris County, Naples
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
33.114, -94.733 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bowie

When
April 11, 6:02 PM CST
Where
Bowie County, Texarkana
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
33.446, -94.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds damaged a mobile home office.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bowie

When
April 11, 6:03 PM CST
Where
Bowie County, Texarkana
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
33.446, -94.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn.

Hail, Anderson

When
April 11, 6:22 PM CST
Where
Anderson County, Pert
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
31.813, -95.653 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When
April 11, 6:48 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Beacon Hill
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
33.078, -94.344 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail, Marion

When
April 11, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Marion County, Lassiter
Measured
1.5 in hail
Coordinates
32.798, -94.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down 5 S Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When
April 11, 6:52 PM CST
Where
Harrison County, Harleton
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
April 11, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Marion County, Lake O the Pines
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
32.798, -94.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down 5 S Jefferson.

Hail, Cass

When
April 11, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Queen City
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
33.078, -94.344 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When
April 11, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Cass County, Queen City
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
33.078, -94.344 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by strong winds.

Hail, Harrison

When
April 11, 7:26 PM CST
Where
Harrison County, Marshall
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour raked the south side of Marshall. Extensive roof damage was reported due to trees blown down onto homes and cars. One person was injured and admitted to the hospital. Other damage was done to commercial buildings, an apartment complex and 40 to 50 power line poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When
April 11, 7:26 PM CST
Where
Harrison County, Marshall
Measured
63 kt (72 mph)
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$50 million
Coordinates
32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour raked the south side of Marshall. Extensive roof damage was reported due to trees blown down onto homes and cars. One person was injured and admitted to the hospital. Other damage was done to commercial buildings, an apartment complex and 40 to 50 power line poles were blown down.

Hail, Harrison

When
April 11, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Harrison County, Marshall
Measured
4.5 in hail
Coordinates
32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Softball-size hail was reported two miles south of downtown Marshall. 3 SW Scottsville,11,1945CST,,,0,0,0,0,Hail (1.75) 3 SW Scottsville,11,1945CST,,,0,0,0,0,Thunderstorm Winds Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. 2 E Scottsville,11,1957CST,,,0,0,2,0,Thunderstorm Winds Trees were blown down by strong winds. 3 N Scottsville,11,2005CST,,,0,0,0,0,Hail (1.75) 3 N Scottsville,11,2005CST,,,0,0,0,0,Thunderstorm Winds (G55)

Hail, Marion

When
April 11, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Marion County, Jefferson
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
32.798, -94.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down 5 S Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
April 11, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Marion County, Jefferson
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.798, -94.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down 5 S Jefferson.

Hail, Rusk

When
April 11, 7:48 PM CST
Where
Rusk County, Mount Enterprise
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
32.108, -94.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Panola

When
April 11, 7:52 PM CST
Where
Panola County, Deberry
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail, Panola

When
April 11, 7:55 PM CST
Where
Panola County, Panola
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail, Panola

When
April 11, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Panola County, Panola
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Panola

When
April 11, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Panola County, Deberry
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail, Lavaca

When
April 11, 10:10 PM CST
Where
Lavaca County, Hallettsville
Measured
1 in hail
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$5,000
Coordinates
29.384, -96.930 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sheriff's Department reported hail slightly larger than one-inch in diameter.

Hail, Tyler

When
April 11, 10:20 PM CST
Where
Tyler County, Woodville
Measured
1 in hail
Property damage
$50,000
Crop damage
$50,000
Coordinates
30.771, -94.377 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sheriff's Department reported nickle-sized hail at their office.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nacogdoches

When
April 11, 11:00 PM CST
Where
Nacogdoches County, San Augustine
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
31.616, -94.616 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Extensive damage was done to the roof and porch of the San Augustine Civic Center.

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.

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

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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: 10354446, 10352906, 10352389, 10353731, 10350610, 10354566, 10355754, 10351790, 10355755, 10353785, 10347598, 10347599, 10348044, 10348045, 10351791, 10354012, 10348046, 10348047, 10349043, 10347600, 10353786, 10350860, 10353787, 10347601, 10347602, 10350861, 10350862, 10350863, 10353788, 10353789, 10353168, 10353013, 10353014, 10353015, 10353016, 10354339, 10356004, 10354054.