Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, April 5, 1994

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, April 5, 1994
Start: 1994-04-05T00:00
End: 1994-04-05T22:45
Location: Texas

April 5, 1994 · 51 events in 20 counties and zones

36 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 51 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: 0
Property damage: $8.6 million
Crop damage: $2.5 million
Events: 51

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.

The radar

The Houston radar (KHGX), 67 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:01 UTC.

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Event by event

36 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fort Bend

When: April 5, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail two miles north of Needville. Estimated 50-60 mph wind broke large branches off trees and some minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fort Bend

When: April 5, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter-inch hail two miles north of Needville. Estimated 50-60 mph wind broke large branches off trees and some minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colorado

When: April 5, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Colorado County
Coordinates: 29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and one-half inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near Highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colorado

When: April 5, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Colorado County
Coordinates: 29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and one-half-inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wharton

When: April 5, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Wharton County
Coordinates: 29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near Highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wharton

When: April 5, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Wharton County
Coordinates: 29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter-inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Hail, Travis

When: April 5, 3:00 PM CST
Where: Travis County, Austin
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.335, -97.782 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous reports were received of 0.75-inch hail over West Austin by thunderstorms moving toward the southeast at 20 mph.

Hail, Rusk

When: April 5, 3:12 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Henderson
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.108, -94.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rusk

When: April 5, 3:21 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Henderson
Coordinates: 32.108, -94.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Rusk

When: April 5, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Henderson
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 32.108, -94.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds damaged a poultry barn.

Hail, Panola

When: April 5, 3:28 PM CST
Where: Panola County, Chapman
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rusk

When: April 5, 3:28 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Chapman
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.108, -94.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds damaged a poultry barn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Panola

When: April 5, 3:35 PM CST
Where: Panola County, Delray
Coordinates: 32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Panola

When: April 5, 3:42 PM CST
Where: Panola County, Grand Bluff
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down onto Highway 9.

Thunderstorm Wind, Panola

When: April 5, 3:42 PM CST
Where: Panola County, Grand Bluff
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A poultry barn was damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Panola

When: April 5, 3:52 PM CST
Where: Panola County, Deadwood
Coordinates: 32.162, -94.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down onto Highway 9.

Hail, Foard

When: April 5, 3:58 PM CST
Where: Foard County, Crossroads
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Foard

When: April 5, 4:10 PM CST
Where: Foard County, Waskom
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Burleson

When: April 5, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Burleson County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.493, -96.621 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorm produced one-half to three-quarter inch hail in Caldwell breaking a couple of car windows and one sun roof.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bandera

When: April 5, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Bandera County, Bandera
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.747, -99.246 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms produced pea-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts in Bandera. A building was reported to have been shoved by the winds, but no one was injured.

Hail, Comal

When: April 5, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Comal County, Canyon Reservoir
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.808, -98.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-sized hail was reported in the Canyon Lake area as thunderstorms moved across the county.

Hail, Brazos

When: April 5, 4:42 PM CST
Where: Brazos County
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.661, -96.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and one-fourth inch hail reported at Easterwood Airport (College Station). Three-quarter inch hail south of College Station.

Hail, Hays

When: April 5, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Hays County, Wimbereley
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 30.058, -98.031 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms produced widespread large hail, accompanied by damaging winds that knocked down tree limbs, stripped leaves from trees and knocked out power and telephone communications to San Marcos for several hours. The hailstones broke windows in homes and school as well as Southwest State University.

Hail, Hays

When: April 5, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Hays County, San Marcos
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 30.058, -98.031 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Hays

When: April 5, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Hays County, San Marcos
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $5.0 million
Crop damage: $4
Coordinates: 30.058, -98.031 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Burleson

When: April 5, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Burleson County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.493, -96.621 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe Thunderstorm produced 0.5- to 0.75-inch hail in Caldwell breaking a couple of car windows and one sun roof.

Hail, Brazos

When: April 5, 5:42 PM CST
Where: Brazos County
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.661, -96.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and one-fourth inch hail reported at Easterwood Airport. Three-quarter-inch hail south of College Station.

Hail, De Witt

When: April 5, 6:47 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Hochheim
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-sized hail reported by Dewitt County Sheriff's Department at Hochheim. At 1915 CST a Department of Public Safety trooper reported golf ball-sized hail just southwest of Hochheim.

Hail, Austin

When: April 5, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Austin County, Moulton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail reported at Belleville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Austin

When: April 5, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Austin County, Halletsville
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail reported at Belleville.

Hail, Austin

When: April 5, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Austin County, New Kinkler
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail reported at Belleville.

Hail, De Witt

When: April 5, 7:15 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Sw Hochheim
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-sized hail reported by Dewitt County Sheriff's Department at Hochheim. At 1915 CST a Department of Public Safety trooper reported golf ball-sized hail just southwest of Hochheim.

Hail, Austin

When: April 5, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Austin County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail reported at Belleville.

Hail, Waller

When: April 5, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Waller County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 30.011, -95.988 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail reported at Brookshire.

Hail, Lavaca

When: April 5, 7:41 PM CST
Where: Lavaca County, Halletsville
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.384, -96.930 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Lavaca Police Department relayed a report from the Moulton Police Department of dime- to penny-sized hail in Moulton. The local newspaper reported a dozen or more trees were uprooted 10 miles east of Halletsville between 1915 CST and 1930 CST. Golf ball-sized hail was reported at New Kinkler at 1915 CST with quarter-sized hail in Halletsville at 1941 CST.

Hail, Bexar

When: April 5, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Bexar County, San Antonio
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.449, -98.520 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A thunderstorm that formed along a cold front began producing nickle-sized hail in downtown San Antonio. The storm entered the city from the west at nearly 30 mph. Brief heavy rain accompanied the thunderstorm.

Hail, De Witt

When: April 5, 7:57 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Meyersville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-sized hail was reported at Meyersville by the Dewitt County Shieriff's Department.

Hail, Colorado

When: April 5, 8:09 PM CST
Where: Colorado County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and one-half inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near Highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Hail, Wharton

When: April 5, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Wharton County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near Highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Hail, Austin

When: April 5, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Austin County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter-inch hail reported at Belleville.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: April 5, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter inch hail two miles north of Needville. Estimated 50-60 mph wind broke large branches off trees and some minor roof damage.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: April 5, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail reported at Missouri City.

Hail, Colorado

When: April 5, 9:09 PM CST
Where: Colorado County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and one-half-inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Hail, Wharton

When: April 5, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Wharton County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter-inch hail and estimated 60 mph wind near highway 102 and Colorado County line.

Hail, Brazoria

When: April 5, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail in Pearland near Highway 403 and 288.

Hail, Harris

When: April 5, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail damaged automobiles near Clear Brook High School on FM 2351.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: April 5, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three-quarter-inch hail two miles north of Needville. Estimated 50-60 mph wind broke large branches off trees and some minor roof damage.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: April 5, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail reported at Missouri City.

Hail, Brazoria

When: April 5, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail in Pearland near highway 403 and 288.

Hail, Harris

When: April 5, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf Ball hail damaged automobiles near Clear Brook High School on FM 2351.

Thunderstorm Wind, Medina

When: April 5, 10:45 PM CST
Where: Medina County, Nr Natalia
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.356, -99.110 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sheriffs department in Hondo reported a roof blown off a residence in a rural subivision between Devine and Castroville by a thunderstorm that was moving rapidly toward the northeast.

What these are

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.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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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: 10351874, 10351875, 10352050, 10352051, 10355248, 10355249, 10356059, 10353164, 10353165, 10353166, 10353008, 10353167, 10353009, 10353010, 10353011, 10353012, 10351761, 10351762, 10348072, 10348470, 10352138, 10348349, 10351172, 10351173, 10351174, 10348073, 10348350, 10352480, 10348385, 10348386, 10348387, 10352530, 10348388, 10356036, 10354338, 10348398, 10352531, 10352052, 10355250, 10348389, and more.