Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 13, 1994

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 13, 1994
Start: 1994-05-13T00:30
End: 1994-05-13T21:25
Location: Texas

May 13, 1994 · 93 events in 57 counties and zones

46 thunderstorm wind, 27 tornado, 20 hail, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 73 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
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 2
Property damage: $10 million
Crop damage: $991,000
Events: 93

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

46 thunderstorm wind, 27 tornado, 20 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 13, 12:30 AM CST
Where: Denton County, Denton
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 33.205, -97.117 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Roofs were damaged and trees were blown down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When: May 13, 1:45 AM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Some county roads were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: May 13, 2:40 AM CST
Where: Bell County, Killeen
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.038, -97.478 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds damaged a fence, a patio cover, and blew down some trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: May 13, 2:40 AM CST
Where: Bell County, Nolanville
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.038, -97.478 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two portable classrooms were destroyed by thunderstorm winds, with damage estimated at $60,000.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hood

When: May 13, 2:40 AM CST
Where: Hood County, Granbury
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 32.430, -97.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A house was unroofed and power poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hood

When: May 13, 2:40 AM CST
Where: Hood County, Granbury
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.430, -97.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A house was unroofed and power poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When: May 13, 3:27 AM CST
Where: McLennan County, Bruceville
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.552, -97.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines were blown down in the Bruceville/Eddy area by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hill

When: May 13, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Hill County, Hubbard
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.991, -97.132 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof and several pens at the Hubbard Livestock Auction.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 13, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, North Dallas
Coordinates: 32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down two large trees in north Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When: May 13, 4:15 AM CST
Where: Navarro County, Corsicana
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.047, -96.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees, damaging at least one house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 13, 4:20 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, Dallas
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A roof was damaged on a building near Harry Hines Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 13, 4:40 AM CST
Where: Collin County, Allen
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 33.188, -96.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. At least 12 homes had wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When: May 13, 6:30 AM CST
Where: Lamar County, Paris
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 33.667, -95.571 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a storage building of a construction company.

Tornado, Galveston

When: May 13, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Galveston County
Rating: F0
Path length: 4 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Waterspout moved inland at Seawall Boulevard and 30th causing minor damage to convenience store. Tornado touched down a second time just southwest of downtown on Industrial Boulevard causing minor damage to a warehouse.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gillespie

When: May 13, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Gillespie County, Countywide
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.318, -98.946 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to three inches of rain fell in a 45-minute period. Ham Radio operators reported flash flooding along the Pedernales River near Harper. Hams also reported widespread street flooding in Fredericksburg with numerous cars stranded. Highway 16 was also closed 10 miles north of Frederickburg due to high water. High winds also knocked over several trees, tore off tree limbs, overturned a mobile home, and caused roof damage across the county.

Hail, Blanco

When: May 13, 10:44 AM CST
Where: Blanco County, Round Mountain
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.266, -98.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Burnet

When: May 13, 10:45 AM CST
Where: Burnet County, Marble Falls
Rating: F3
Path length: 3.5 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $5.0 million
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.570, -98.270

The storm approached the city from the west-southwest. There were unconfirmed reports of funnels in the Horseshoe Bay area, four miles southwest of Marble Falls, before the storm arrived. Spotty damage was reported to roofs in the Horseshoe Bay area. The tornado first struck the west side of the city, crossing a heavy commercialized and residential area. Roofs were severely damaged at this time with several structures sustaining F1 and F2 damage. Several boats at a dealership were tossed on top of each other. Two-by-four's were embedded into the side of a church preschool care center, penetrating an inside classroom wall by four to five feet. Fortunately, all children had been moved into hallways just before the tornado arrived. Numerous commerical signs were down with widespread roof damage. This damage became even more extensive as the tornado moved across the northern part of the city. Marble Falls primary school also sustained damage, but students had been evacuated to the main school. Trees were uprooted on the school grounds and damage was reported to outbuildings. Metal I-beams were bent at a nearby metal building, indicating F2 to F3 damage. Three nearby semi-tractor trailer delivery trucks and a bread delivery truck were overturned. Two of these trucks were reported to have been lifted "two to three feet off of the ground" as they were overturned. At a nearby Wal-Mart department store 100 to 200 employees had taken shelter, having practiced their severe weather drill the day before. The store was hit and severely damaged, with the employees sustaining only a few minor injuries. Additional roof damage was reported at Marble Falls High School. Students had just executed a tornado drill as the storm struck. There was extensive peeling of metal from the auditorium and gymnasium roofs. In summary, over 440 homes sustained damage, with one house and 17 mobile homes destroyed and major damage to 36 homes. Eighteen businesses reported major damage with 47 others reporting minor damage. In addition, two bridges were damaged, along with severe damage to schools. In all, 512 structures sustained damage.

Tornado, Lavaca

When: May 13, 11:52 AM CST
Where: Lavaca County, Vienna
Rating: F2
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.380, -96.780

A tornado touched down near Vienna, destroying a mobile home and a house, knocking down power lines and covering the roadway with debris. One witness reported hearing a sound like a "freight train."

Tornado, Williamson

When: May 13, 12:05 PM CST
Where: Williamson County, Georgetown
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.648, -97.601 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tornado was reported along Interstate 35 in Georgetown by a Ham radio operator.

Hail, Bexar

When: May 13, 12:16 PM CST
Where: Bexar County, Schertz
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 29.449, -98.520 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Caldwell

When: May 13, 12:26 PM CST
Where: Caldwell County, Luling
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.837, -97.620 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Extensive tree and powerline damage due to winds.

Tornado, Hays

When: May 13, 12:26 PM CST
Where: Hays County, Countywide
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 30.080, -98.020

A brief tornado touchdown reported by Department of Public Safety trooper.

Thunderstorm Wind, Guadalupe

When: May 13, 12:35 PM CST
Where: Guadalupe County, Seguin
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.583, -97.949 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Damaging winds were reported in and around the city of Seguin for more than an hour. The winds toppled over trees and power lines, leaving over 50 percent of the city without power. Several cars were damaged when trees and tree limbs were blown onto them.

Tornado, Colorado

When: May 13, 12:35 PM CST
Where: Colorado County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 29.500, -96.680

Public reported Tornado touched down N of Sheridan.

Tornado, Austin

When: May 13, 1:15 PM CST
Where: Austin County
Rating: F1
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.050, -96.420

Tornado touched down in Northern Austin County near Philipsburg damaging one home and numerous trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gonzales

When: May 13, 1:20 PM CST
Where: Gonzales County, Gonzales
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.457, -97.492 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Damaging winds uprooted trees, snapped power lines and telephone lines, and caused widespread damage to roofs and windows. One mobile home was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hays

When: May 13, 1:20 PM CST
Where: Hays County, San Marcos
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.058, -98.031 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Extensive reports were received of wind damage that toppled trees and power lines.

Tornado, Washington

When: May 13, 1:20 PM CST
Where: Washington County
Rating: F2
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 30.215, -96.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado crossed into Washington County and damaged two homes and one mobile home. Roof was removed from one home.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Witt

When: May 13, 1:29 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Countywide
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sheriffs Office reports power lines down, trees uprooted and one house struck and set on fire by lightning. Nickle-sized hail fell one mile east of Yorktown near 1345 CST. Additional damage was reported between Cuero and Hocheim near 1415 CST.

Tornado, Montgomery

When: May 13, 1:30 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.320, -95.450

Tornado touched down near Conroe at Needham Road.

Tornado, Colorado

When: May 13, 1:43 PM CST
Where: Colorado County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 29.870, -96.550

Tornado reported near the town of Frelsburg.

Tornado, Bastrop

When: May 13, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Bastrop County, Central Portion
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.120, -97.320

Tornado reported by Department of Public Safety trooper in central Bastrop County. Second report 30 minutes later from south part of county. Lightning knocked out electrical power to some 400 residents of Bastrop for up to 16 hours.

Hail, De Witt

When: May 13, 1:45 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Yorktown
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Lavaca

When: May 13, 1:47 PM CST
Where: Lavaca County, N Moulton
Rating: F1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 90 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 29.580, -97.150

The tornado was reported by the EMC just north of Moulton. Up to five inches of rain fell in the same storm. Power lines and tree limbs were knocked down on all streets and along Highway 95 northward toward Flatonia. One resident reported seeing a funnel dip downward out of the thunderstorm. Others in Moulton reported hearing a roaring sound as the damage occurred. A mobile home was blown off its blocks, farm outbuildings were destroyed and cattle injured. Numerous roofs across the city were damaged.

Tornado, Austin

When: May 13, 2:01 PM CST
Where: Austin County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Roof removed from home near Industry.

Tornado, Washington

When: May 13, 2:03 PM CST
Where: Washington County
Rating: F1
Path length: 4 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.215, -96.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado in Southwestern Washington County knocked down numerous trees in open country before moving into the town of Burton. Minor damage to several buildings occurred in Burton along with one barn destroyed north of town.

Tornado, Bastrop

When: May 13, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Bastrop County, South Portion
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.000, -97.170

Hail, Harrison

When: May 13, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Harrison County, Hallsville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Witt

When: May 13, 2:15 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Countywide
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 29.082, -97.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Harrison

When: May 13, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Harrison County, Woodlawn
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Tornado, Polk

When: May 13, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Polk County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.820, -95.130

Tornado over Lake Livingston.

Tornado, Washington N

When: May 13, 2:46 PM CST
Where: Washington N County, Northern Washington
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.230, -96.520

Tornado reported over Lake Somerville.

Tornado, Burleson

When: May 13, 3:00 PM CST
Where: Burleson County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.493, -96.621 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado moved across Lake Somerville knocking down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anderson

When: May 13, 3:15 PM CST
Where: Anderson County, Palestine
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 31.813, -95.653 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A packing plant was unroofed by high winds.

Tornado, Brazos

When: May 13, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Brazos County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.600, -96.330

Tornado reported over Olsen Field at Texas A&M.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: May 13, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Smith County, Tyler
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.375, -95.269 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Victoria

When: May 13, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Victoria County, Victoria
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 28.796, -96.971 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A gust to 53 knots was measured at an electronic weather station in Woodhigh. Pea-sized hail accompanied the strong winds.

Tornado, Austin

When: May 13, 3:27 PM CST
Where: Austin County, Eastern Austin
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.950, -96.220

Tornado reported by Pierce DPS 3.4 miles East of Bellville on FM 1456.

Hail, Bee

When: May 13, 3:30 PM CST
Where: Bee County, Beeville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 28.417, -97.741 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A funnel was reported along Highway 181 by Sheriffs Office. Funnel was spotted shortly afterward along Highway 797.

Hail, Brazos

When: May 13, 3:30 PM CST
Where: Brazos County
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 30.661, -96.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One-inch hail at Easterwood Airport, and golf ball-sized hail between Bryan and Kurten.

Hail, Cherokee

When: May 13, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Jacksonville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.837, -95.165 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Smith

When: May 13, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Smith County, Troup
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.375, -95.269 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bee

When: May 13, 3:55 PM CST
Where: Bee County, Western Harris
Coordinates: 28.417, -97.741 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and powerlines blown down by high winds associated with Bow Echo.

Hail, Smith

When: May 13, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Smith County, Troup
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 32.375, -95.269 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Live Oak

When: May 13, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Live Oak County, Lake Corpus Christi
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 28.351, -98.125 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The hail was reported by fireman.

Tornado, Waller

When: May 13, 4:10 PM CST
Where: Waller County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.100, -96.080

Four small tornados reported around the Hempstead area. One house received major roof damage. Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.

Hail, Houston

When: May 13, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Houston County, Crockett
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.318, -95.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-sized hail was reported east of Crockett.

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When: May 13, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Houston County, Austonia
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.318, -95.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed by strong winds.

Tornado, Houston

When: May 13, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Houston County, Crockett
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.200, -95.780

A brief tornado touchdown was reported.

Tornado, Houston

When: May 13, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Houston County, Grapeland
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.200, -95.780

A brief tornado touchdown was reported.

Tornado, Montgomery

When: May 13, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County
Rating: F1
Path length: 4 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.200, -95.780

Tornado touched down in extreme Southwest Montgomery County near the community of Stagecoach. Numerous trees were blown down along its path with one house receiving moderate damage from trees falling on the roof.

Hail, Cherokee

When: May 13, 4:23 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Jacksonville
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 31.837, -95.165 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Rusk

When: May 13, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Overton
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, Trinity

When: May 13, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Trinity County, Groveton
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 31.089, -95.135 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large tree limbs were broken by strong winds between Groveton and Sebastopol.

Hail, Jim Wells

When: May 13, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Jim Wells County, Orange Grove
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 27.731, -98.090 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado touched down briefly near Orange Grove with power lines down. It tore the roof off a residence and damaged two others. The owners of the house were at home when the damage occurred and reported hearing a sound like a train" just before the tornado struck. They were not injured. Golf ball- to baseball-sized hail in Orange Grove at the same time.

Tornado, Jim Wells

When: May 13, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Jim Wells County, Orange Grove
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 70 yd
Coordinates: 27.970, -97.930

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 13, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees blown down in Northwest Harris County.

Hail, Cherokee

When: May 13, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Alto
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 31.837, -95.165 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Rusk

When: May 13, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Overton
Property damage: $5,000
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: May 13, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, Oak Hill
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.108, -94.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gregg

When: May 13, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Gregg County, Longview
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.481, -94.817 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees, signs, and traffic lights were blown down by thunderstorm winds. Some windows were blown out.

Hail, Nueces

When: May 13, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Nueces County, Robstown
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 27.735, -97.516 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A funnel cloud was first observed in western Nueces County, followed by large hail and additional funnel reports. Two funnel clouds were also sighted in Corpus Christi shortly afterward. A ham operator spotted a fourth funnel in Nueces Bay at 1800 CST.

Tornado, Montgomery

When: May 13, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.300, -95.503 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado touched down East of Cut and Shoot.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gregg

When: May 13, 5:14 PM CST
Where: Gregg County, Longview
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.481, -94.817 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down onto Highway 300 and roofs were damaged.

Hail, Nueces

When: May 13, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Nueces County, Bishop
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 27.735, -97.516 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Gregg

When: May 13, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Gregg County, Longview
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 32.481, -94.817 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down onto a house in northwest Longview.

Tornado, Walker

When: May 13, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Walker County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 30.820, -95.450

Tornado touched down in Northeast Walker County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: May 13, 5:23 PM CST
Where: Harrison County, Hallsville
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.548, -94.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: May 13, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Liberty County
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.152, -94.812 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees downed and minor wind damage to buildings in Dayton.

Thunderstorm Wind, San Jacinto

When: May 13, 5:40 PM CST
Where: San Jacinto County
Coordinates: 30.580, -95.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sheriff's office reports numerous trees down west of Shepard near 3081 and 1725 and 2666.

Hail, Kleberg

When: May 13, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Kleberg County, Nw Kingsville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 27.427, -97.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dime-sized hail was reported by a cooperative observer. A small palm tree was blown over by the storm which produced 1.82 inches of rain.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 13, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Galveston County
Coordinates: 29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Powerlines downed on Highway 146 to South Wild Country.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tyler

When: May 13, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Tyler County, Western Warren
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.771, -94.377 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sheriffs Office reported several trees down west of Warren.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brazoria

When: May 13, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees blown down in Pearland.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 13, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees blown down in downtown Baytown, powerlines down on Highway 146 and street signs down on Highway 201.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 13, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 30.793, -94.830 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees blown down in Goodrich. Several cars crushed by falling trees. Powerlines downed in Corrigan.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brazoria

When: May 13, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees blown down at the intersection of County Roads 317 and 316.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: May 13, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Liberty County
Coordinates: 30.152, -94.812 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees downed in Southeast portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: May 13, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Beaumont
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.854, -94.153 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A wind gust to 51 knot was recorded at the Beaumont-Port Arthur Weather Office.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When: May 13, 7:28 PM CST
Where: Newton County, Countywide
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.786, -93.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sheriffs Office reported trees down in the Bleekwood area and along Highway 87.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nacogdoches

When: May 13, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Nacogdoches County, Nacogdoches
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.616, -94.616 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds, apparently due to a wake low.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orange

When: May 13, 7:37 PM CST
Where: Orange County, Countywide
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.121, -93.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines were blown down around the city with trees toppled over. One car was damaged by a falling tree.

Hail, Dimmit

When: May 13, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Dimmit County, Asherton
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 28.423, -99.757 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One-inch hail with very heavy rain fell in the city of Asherton.

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.
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.
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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Every storm in Texas in 1994 Every state in 1994 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Texas, 1994 Warnings in Texas, May 1994

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: 10351964, 10350751, 10348117, 10348118, 10351201, 10351202, 10354630, 10350616, 10351949, 10354110, 10351950, 10347937, 10354770, 10351735, 10351861, 10348490, 10348164, 10354382, 10355549, 10348399, 10348237, 10351175, 10351289, 10352054, 10348390, 10350542, 10351176, 10356086, 10352535, 10353950, 10352055, 10348549, 10352536, 10354383, 10348391, 10356087, 10348550, 10350867, 10352537, 10350868, and more.