Texas, 1994

Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, August 7, 1994

August 7, 1994 · 57 events in 20 counties and zones

31 hail, 26 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 57 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
$192,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
57

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

31 hail, 26 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When
August 7, 10:40 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, Savoy
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
33.594, -96.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down at Anthony (5 N Savoy).

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:05 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Carpenters Bluff
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:05 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Carpenters Bluff
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:25 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Pottsboro
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:25 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Pottsboro
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down onto cars at a church.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:25 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Denison
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down onto cars at a church.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:30 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Sherman
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down onto cars at a church.

Hail, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:45 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Tom Bean
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down onto cars at a church.

Hail, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:45 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Tom Bean
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:50 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Sherman
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
August 7, 11:50 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Sherman
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down onto cars at a church.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When
August 7, 12:10 PM CST
Where
Collin County, Anna
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
33.188, -96.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large tree limbs were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cooke

When
August 7, 12:25 PM CST
Where
Cooke County, Lake Ray Roberts
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
33.639, -97.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When
August 7, 12:30 PM CST
Where
Collin County, McKinney
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
33.188, -96.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A large tree was blown down at the McKinney Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When
August 7, 12:30 PM CST
Where
Denton County, Pilot Point
Measured
69 kt (79 mph)
Coordinates
33.205, -97.117 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Frio

When
August 7, 1:05 PM CST
Where
Frio County
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
28.868, -99.108 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Collin

When
August 7, 1:25 PM CST
Where
Collin County, Plano
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.188, -96.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Dallas

When
August 7, 1:26 PM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where
Dallas County, Richardson
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Street flooding occurred in Richardson.

Hail, Clay

When
August 7, 1:35 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Bluegrove
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.786, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Dallas

When
August 7, 1:40 PM CST
Where
Dallas County
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Street flooding occurred in Richardson.

Hail, Dallas

When
August 7, 1:40 PM CST
Where
Dallas County, Garland
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Clay

When
August 7, 1:50 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Henryetta
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
33.786, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Clay

When
August 7, 2:07 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Deer Creek
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.786, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Clay

When
August 7, 2:31 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Shannon
Measured
1.25 in hail
Coordinates
33.786, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Archer

When
August 7, 2:45 PM CST
Where
Archer County, Archer City
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms across Clay and Archer Counties produced hail up to golfball size and isolated wind damage. Power poles were reported downed 9 miles south of Windthorst

Hail, Archer

When
August 7, 3:00 PM CST
Where
Archer County, Archer City
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms across Clay and Archer Counties produced hail up to golfball size and isolated wind damage. Power poles were reported downed 9 miles south of Windthorst

Hail, Archer

When
August 7, 3:04 PM CST
Where
Archer County, Windthorst
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms across Clay and Archer Counties produced hail up to golfball size and isolated wind damage. Power poles were reported downed 9 miles south of Windthorst

Hail, Archer

When
August 7, 3:05 PM CST
Where
Archer County, Windthorst
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms across Clay and Archer Counties produced hail up to golfball size and isolated wind damage. Power poles were reported downed 9 miles south of Windthorst

Thunderstorm Wind, Archer

When
August 7, 3:05 PM CST
Where
Archer County, Windthorst
Coordinates
33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms across Clay and Archer Counties produced hail up to golfball size and isolated wind damage. Power poles were reported downed 9 miles south of Windthorst

Hail, Jack

When
August 7, 3:10 PM CST
Where
Jack County, Jermyn
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.234, -98.172 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damage to trees and power lines was reported by the Channel 3 TV Station in Wichita Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jack

When
August 7, 3:10 PM CST
Where
Jack County, Jermyn
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
33.234, -98.172 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damage to trees and power lines was reported by the Channel 3 TV Station in Wichita Falls.

Hail, Young

When
August 7, 3:10 PM CST
Where
Young County, Markley
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Shingles were blown off by high winds at Fort Belknap Park (3 S Graham).

Hail, Young

When
August 7, 3:30 PM CST
Where
Young County, Graham
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Shingles were blown off by high winds at Fort Belknap Park (3 S Graham).

Thunderstorm Wind, Young

When
August 7, 3:40 PM CST
Where
Young County, Graham
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Shingles were blown off by high winds at Fort Belknap Park (3 S Graham).

Hail, Young

When
August 7, 3:50 PM CST
Where
Young County, Newcastle
Measured
2.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Tarrant

When
August 7, 3:52 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Lake Worth to Village
Measured
1.5 in hail
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dime-size hail occurred in western Tarrant County 3 miles west of Benbrook on Interstate 20.

Hail, Young

When
August 7, 3:57 PM CST
Where
Young County, Newcastle
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
August 7, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Johnson County, Alvarado
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Storage buildings, trees, and power lines were blown down.

Hail, Tarrant

When
August 7, 4:03 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Benbrook
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dime-size hail occurred in western Tarrant County 3 miles west of Benbrook on Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
August 7, 4:10 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Lake Worth Village
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damage occurred at an apartment complex roof from high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
August 7, 4:10 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, North Richland Hills
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Some aluminum siding was blown off a house.

Hail, Young

When
August 7, 4:10 PM CST
Where
Young County, Graham
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
August 7, 4:20 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Euless
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hill

When
August 7, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Hill County, Itasca
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
31.991, -97.132 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Cooke

When
August 7, 4:34 PM CST
Where
Cooke County, Lindsay
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.639, -97.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
August 7, 4:40 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Kennedale
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
August 7, 4:40 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Arlington
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A large billboard was blown down at the intersection of Loop 820 and the Mansfield Highway.

Hail, Stephens

When
August 7, 4:43 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, Crystal Falls
Measured
1.25 in hail
Coordinates
32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cooke

When
August 7, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Cooke County, Muenster
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.639, -97.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Stephens

When
August 7, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, Hubbard Creek
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Denton

When
August 7, 5:07 PM CST
Where
Denton County, Sanger
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.205, -97.117 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cooke

When
August 7, 5:07 PM CST
Where
Cooke County, Valley View
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.639, -97.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Trinity

When
August 7, 6:05 PM CST
Where
Trinity County, Trevot
Coordinates
31.089, -95.135 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When
August 7, 6:16 PM CST to 6:17 PM CST
Where
Polk County, Wakefield
Coordinates
30.793, -94.830 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Lipscomb

When
August 7, 6:20 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Lipscomb
Measured
2.75 in hail
Coordinates
36.278, -100.273 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Armstrong

When
August 7, 6:27 PM CST
Where
Armstrong County, Goodnight
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.965, -101.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Duval

When
August 7, 7:40 PM CST to 7:41 PM CST
Where
Duval County
Coordinates
27.681, -98.509 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

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.

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: 10351597, 10350818, 10350819, 10350820, 10350821, 10350822, 10350823, 10350824, 10350825, 10350826, 10350827, 10347966, 10352559, 10347967, 10352029, 10351805, 10347968, 10352022, 10347909, 10352023, 10352024, 10347910, 10347911, 10347912, 10348115, 10348178, 10348179, 10348180, 10348181, 10350236, 10350237, 10355035, 10355036, 10355037, 10355038, 10352790, 10355039, 10350376, 10352791, 10352792, and more.