Texas, 1994

Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, June 23, 1994

June 23, 1994 · 29 events in 16 counties and zones

15 thunderstorm wind, 12 hail, 2 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 27 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
$1.3 million
Crop damage
$60,000
Events
29

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

15 thunderstorm wind, 12 hail, 2 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Grayson

When
June 23, 2:15 PM CST
Where
Grayson County, Pottsboro
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Val Verde

When
June 23, 3:50 PM CST
Where
Val Verde County, Lake Amistad
Measured
66 kt (76 mph)
Property damage
$500
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
29.893, -101.152 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

At 1550 CST the roof of a barn and a car shed was blown off in northern Val Verde County. At almost the same time, wind gusts to 66 knots were recorded at Rough Canyon at Lake Amistad. The storm then dissipated very quickly.

Thunderstorm Wind, Val Verde

When
June 23, 3:50 PM CST
Where
Val Verde County, Del Rio
Property damage
$50,000
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
29.893, -101.152 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

At 1550 CST the roof of a barn and a car shed was blown off in northern Val Verde County. At almost the same time, wind gusts to 66 knots were recorded at Rough Canyon at Lake Amistad. The storm then dissipated very quickly.

Tornado, Val Verde

When
June 23, 4:15 PM CST
Where
Val Verde County, Of Del Rio
Rating
F0
Path length
0.2 mi
Path width
20 yd
Property damage
$500
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
29.370, -100.900

A second thunderstorm developed from the remains of the first storm that had struck Val Verde County. At 1615 CST, a Val Verde Sheriff's Department spotter reported small tornado six miles south of Del Rio. It was very small and short lived. No damage was noted as the area was later searched. Shortly afterward, winds blew a 120-foot by 25-foot section of metal roof off the La Paloma Shopping Center. The roof was blown some 90 feet and landed on eight automobiles in the parking lot of the shopping center. Additional damage was reported to the roof of a church in Del Rio.

Thunderstorm Wind, Val Verde

When
June 23, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Val Verde County, Del Rio
Property damage
$500,000
Crop damage
$5,000
Coordinates
29.893, -101.152 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A second thunderstorm developed from the remains of the first storm that had struck Val Verde County. At 1615 CST, a Val Verde Sheriff's Department spotter reported small tornado six miles south of Del Rio. It was very small and short lived. No damage was noted as the area was later searched. Shortly afterward, winds blew a 120-foot by 25-foot section of metal roof off the La Paloma Shopping Center. The roof was blown some 90 feet and landed on eight automobiles in the parking lot of the shopping center. Additional damage was reported to the roof of a church in Del Rio.

Hail, Edwards

When
June 23, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Edwards County, Rocksprings
Measured
2.75 in hail
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
29.983, -100.305 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Public reported being hit by baseball-sized hail.

Hail, Kaufman

When
June 23, 4:45 PM CST
Where
Kaufman County, Crandall
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.599, -96.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When
June 23, 4:45 PM CST
Where
Kaufman County, Crandall
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
32.599, -96.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Hunt

When
June 23, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Hunt County, Commerce
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
33.124, -96.085 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Kerr

When
June 23, 5:10 PM CST
Where
Kerr County, Kerrville
Measured
1.5 in hail
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
30.062, -99.350 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Residents of Kerrville reported a dark green color to the clouds as the thunderstorm approached. The storm produced a small tornado that was very short-lived. No significant damage was attributed to the tornado. However, gusts from the thunderstorm estimated at over 70 mph blew over numerous trees and damaged roofs. The worst damage occurred in the east part of Kerrville, near Shreiner College. Over 20 large trees were felled at the school, with another 30 severely damaged. The metal roof of the library was peeled back. Wind-blown debris broke windows and damaged walls of the library. The storm also blew down several power lines, knocking out power to near 12,000 homes. Six of the 7 public utility substations were damaged by the storm. Hail damage was generally confined to roofs and windows of homes and windows of automobiles.

Hail, Kerr

When
June 23, 5:22 PM CST
Where
Kerr County, Kerrville
Measured
3 in hail
Property damage
$50,000
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
30.062, -99.350 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Residents of Kerrville reported a dark green color to the clouds as the thunderstorm approached. The storm produced a small tornado that was very short-lived. No significant damage was attributed to the tornado. However, gusts from the thunderstorm estimated at over 70 mph blew over numerous trees and damaged roofs. The worst damage occurred in the east part of Kerrville, near Shreiner College. Over 20 large trees were felled at the school, with another 30 severely damaged. The metal roof of the library was peeled back. Wind-blown debris broke windows and damaged walls of the library. The storm also blew down several power lines, knocking out power to near 12,000 homes. Six of the 7 public utility substations were damaged by the storm. Hail damage was generally confined to roofs and windows of homes and windows of automobiles.

Hail, Delta

When
June 23, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Delta County, Cooper
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.386, -95.672 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Kerr

When
June 23, 5:28 PM CST
Where
Kerr County, Ingram
Measured
1.5 in hail
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
30.062, -99.350 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Residents of Kerrville reported a dark green color to the clouds as the thunderstorm approached. The storm produced a small tornado that was very short-lived. No significant damage was attributed to the tornado. However, gusts from the thunderstorm estimated at over 70 mph blew over numerous trees and damaged roofs. The worst damage occurred in the east part of Kerrville, near Shreiner College. Over 20 large trees were felled at the school, with another 30 severely damaged. The metal roof of the library was peeled back. Wind-blown debris broke windows and damaged walls of the library. The storm also blew down several power lines, knocking out power to near 12,000 homes. Six of the 7 public utility substations were damaged by the storm. Hail damage was generally confined to roofs and windows of homes and windows of automobiles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When
June 23, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Ellis County, Ennis
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds damaged a speedway.

Hail, Fannin

When
June 23, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Fannin County, Leonard
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.594, -96.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Kerr

When
June 23, 5:32 PM CST
Where
Kerr County, Kerrville
Rating
F0
Path length
0.2 mi
Path width
50 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
30.050, -99.130

Residents of Kerrville reported a dark green color to the clouds as the thunderstorm approached. The storm produced a small tornado that was very short-lived. No significant damage was attributed to the tornado. However, gusts from the thunderstorm estimated at over 70 mph blew over numerous trees and damaged roofs. The worst damage occurred in the east part of Kerrville, near Shreiner College. Over 20 large trees were felled at the school, with another 30 severely damaged. The metal roof of the library was peeled back. Wind-blown debris broke windows and damaged walls of the library. The storm also blew down several power lines, knocking out power to near 12,000 homes. Six of the 7 public utility substations were damaged by the storm. Hail damage was generally confined to roofs and windows of homes and windows of automobiles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kerr

When
June 23, 5:40 PM CST
Where
Kerr County, Countywide
Property damage
$500,000
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
30.062, -99.350 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Residents of Kerrville reported a dark green color to the clouds as the thunderstorm approached. The storm produced a small tornado that was very short-lived. No significant damage was attributed to the tornado. However, gusts from the thunderstorm estimated at over 70 mph blew over numerous trees and damaged roofs. The worst damage occurred in the east part of Kerrville, near Shreiner College. Over 20 large trees were felled at the school, with another 30 severely damaged. The metal roof of the library was peeled back. Wind-blown debris broke windows and damaged walls of the library. The storm also blew down several power lines, knocking out power to near 12,000 homes. Six of the 7 public utility substations were damaged by the storm. Hail damage was generally confined to roofs and windows of homes and windows of automobiles.

Hail, McLennan

When
June 23, 5:47 PM CST
Where
McLennan County, Moody
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.552, -97.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When
June 23, 5:47 PM CST
Where
McLennan County, Moody
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
31.552, -97.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ellis

When
June 23, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Ellis County, Ennis
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Red River

When
June 23, 6:10 PM CST
Where
Red River County, Bogata
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.621, -95.050 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When
June 23, 6:15 PM CST
Where
Navarro County, Frost
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
32.047, -96.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several houses were unroofed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When
June 23, 6:15 PM CST
Where
Navarro County, Corsicana
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.047, -96.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was blown down on FM 709 between Corsicana and Dawson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kendall

When
June 23, 6:30 PM CST
Where
Kendall County, Boerne
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$50
Coordinates
29.945, -98.712 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thundestorm winds took the roof off a building in Boerne. Small hail was reported with the storm along with heavy rainfall.

Hail, Ellis

When
June 23, 6:40 PM CST
Where
Ellis County, Italy
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Medina

When
June 23, 7:10 PM CST
Where
Medina County, Hondo
Measured
62 kt (71 mph)
Crop damage
$500
Coordinates
29.356, -99.110 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When
June 23, 7:25 PM CST
Where
Navarro County, Dawson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
32.047, -96.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Outflow winds gusted to 60 miles per hour at Union High 7 (SE Dawson).

Thunderstorm Wind, Dimmit

When
June 23, 8:50 PM CST
Where
Dimmit County, Big Wells
Property damage
$50,000
Crop damage
$50,000
Coordinates
28.423, -99.757 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,Gusts from the thunderstorm blew over numerous trees. Nearly 2 inches of rain fell with the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When
June 23, 9:42 PM CST
Where
Harrison County, Leigh
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Some 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.

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: 10350817, 10355946, 10355947, 10356023, 10356024, 10351392, 10350335, 10350336, 10350158, 10354323, 10354377, 10352442, 10354378, 10351446, 10351591, 10354379, 10354408, 10354637, 10354638, 10351447, 10353567, 10354111, 10354112, 10350475, 10351448, 10354880, 10354113, 10352465, 10350876.