Texas, 1995

Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, June 23, 1995

June 23, 1995 · 43 events in 18 counties and zones

39 hail, 4 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 43 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
$2.6 million
Crop damage
$10,000
Events
43

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.

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The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 139 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:51 UTC.

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Event by event

39 hail, 4 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Pecos

When
June 23, 3:53 PM CST
Where
Pecos County, Fort Stockton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
30.781, -102.724 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An isolated thunderstorm produced up to baseball-size hail. The public reported golf ball-size hail covering the ground, as well as estimated winds of 85 mph. The downtown area was hit hard, along with residences on the south side of town. Many windows were broken out of cars and residences, and a roof of a downtown business collapsed. Trees up to 30 inches in diameter were also reported toppled by the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pecos

When
June 23, 3:58 PM CST
Where
Pecos County, Fort Stockton
Measured
74 kt (85 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
30.781, -102.724 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An isolated thunderstorm produced up to baseball-size hail. The public reported golf ball-size hail covering the ground, as well as estimated winds of 85 mph. The downtown area was hit hard, along with residences on the south side of town. Many windows were broken out of cars and residences, and a roof of a downtown business collapsed. Trees up to 30 inches in diameter were also reported toppled by the storm.

Hail, Pecos

When
June 23, 4:03 PM CST
Where
Pecos County, Fort Stockton
Measured
2.75 in hail
Property damage
$2.5 million
Coordinates
30.781, -102.724 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An isolated thunderstorm produced up to baseball-size hail. The public reported golf ball-size hail covering the ground, as well as estimated winds of 85 mph. The downtown area was hit hard, along with residences on the south side of town. Many windows were broken out of cars and residences, and a roof of a downtown business collapsed. Trees up to 30 inches in diameter were also reported toppled by the storm.

Hail, Gaines

When
June 23, 5:20 PM CST
Where
Gaines County, Seminole
Measured
0.88 in hail
Crop damage
$10,000
Coordinates
32.741, -102.635 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A small, but intense cluster of thunderstorms moved out of southeast New Mexico. The sheriff's office reported nickel-size hail, with damage to newly planted crops in the area. This thunderstorm exhibited brief HP supercell characteristics.

Hail, Lubbock

When
June 23, 5:20 PM CST
Where
Lubbock County, Lubbock
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.610, -101.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Potter

When
June 23, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Potter County, Amarillo
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
35.401, -101.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Carson

When
June 23, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Carson County, Panhandle
Measured
2 in hail
Coordinates
35.404, -101.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Lubbock

When
June 23, 5:35 PM CST
Where
Lubbock County, Wolfforth
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.610, -101.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Randall

When
June 23, 5:36 PM CST
Where
Randall County, Amarillo
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.966, -101.897 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Randall

When
June 23, 5:40 PM CST
Where
Randall County, Amarillo
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
34.966, -101.897 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Randall

When
June 23, 5:43 PM CST
Where
Randall County, Amarillo
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
34.966, -101.897 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hockley

When
June 23, 5:45 PM CST
Where
Hockley County, Smyer
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.608, -102.343 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Randall

When
June 23, 5:52 PM CST
Where
Randall County, Amarillo
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.966, -101.897 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Potter

When
June 23, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Potter County, Amarillo
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
35.401, -101.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Carson

When
June 23, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Carson County, Borger
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.404, -101.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Randall

When
June 23, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Randall County, Amarillo
Measured
2 in hail
Coordinates
34.966, -101.897 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Terry

When
June 23, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Terry County, Needmore
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.174, -102.335 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Lynn

When
June 23, 6:08 PM CST
Where
Lynn County, New Home
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -101.816 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Lynn

When
June 23, 6:15 PM CST
Where
Lynn County, New Home
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
33.177, -101.816 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ector

When
June 23, 6:19 PM CST
Where
Ector County, Odessa
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.869, -102.543 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Armstrong

When
June 23, 6:20 PM CST
Where
Armstrong County, Claude
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.965, -101.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ector

When
June 23, 6:27 PM CST
Where
Ector County, Odessa
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.869, -102.543 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Midland

When
June 23, 6:35 PM CST
Where
Midland County, Midland
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.869, -102.032 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Carson

When
June 23, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Carson County, Skellytown
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
35.404, -101.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Midland

When
June 23, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Midland County, Midland
Property damage
$20,000
Coordinates
31.869, -102.032 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Upton

When
June 23, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Upton County, Rankin
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
31.369, -102.043 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Armstrong

When
June 23, 6:54 PM CST
Where
Armstrong County, Claude
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.965, -101.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Midland

When
June 23, 7:12 PM CST
Where
Midland County, Midland
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.869, -102.032 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hemphill

When
June 23, 7:17 PM CST
Where
Hemphill County, Canadian
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.838, -100.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hutchinson

When
June 23, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Borger
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.840, -101.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hemphill

When
June 23, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Hemphill County, Canadian
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.838, -100.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hutchinson

When
June 23, 7:21 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Borger
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
35.840, -101.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Midland

When
June 23, 7:25 PM CST
Where
Midland County, Midland
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.869, -102.032 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ector

When
June 23, 7:31 PM CST
Where
Ector County, Odessa
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.869, -102.543 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hemphill

When
June 23, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Hemphill County, Canadian
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.838, -100.270 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Borden

When
June 23, 7:58 PM CST
Where
Borden County, Gail
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
32.744, -101.432 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Howard

When
June 23, 8:17 PM CST
Where
Howard County, Big Spring
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
32.306, -101.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A broken line of thunderstorms moved east across much of the Permian Basin. The only significant damage occurred near the Midland/Upton County line, where five homes were damaged. One of those homes had its roof completely torn off. Many windows were also broken from hail. Most reports came from the public and SKYWARN Spotters.

Hail, Howard

When
June 23, 8:18 PM CST
Where
Howard County, Big Spring
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
32.306, -101.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A broken line of thunderstorms moved east across much of the Permian Basin. The only significant damage occurred near the Midland/Upton County line, where five homes were damaged. One of those homes had its roof completely torn off. Many windows were also broken from hail. Most reports came from the public and SKYWARN Spotters.

Hail, Randall

When
June 23, 8:35 PM CST
Where
Randall County, Happy
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
34.966, -101.897 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Potter

When
June 23, 9:45 PM CST
Where
Potter County, Amarillo
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.401, -101.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail and high winds were produced by thunderstorms in the central and northeastern Texas Panhandle. Damage from the larger golf ball-size hail in Borger and Canadian is unknown. Storm reports were provided by the ARES HAM group, sheriff's offices, local TV meteorologist, and Amarillo Emergency Operations Center.

Hail, Potter

When
June 23, 10:05 PM CST
Where
Potter County, Amarillo
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.401, -101.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail and high winds were produced by thunderstorms in the central and northeastern Texas Panhandle. Damage from the larger golf ball-size hail in Borger and Canadian is unknown. Storm reports were provided by the ARES HAM group, sheriff's offices, local TV meteorologist, and Amarillo Emergency Operations Center.

Hail, Potter

When
June 23, 10:07 PM CST
Where
Potter County, Amarillo
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.401, -101.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail and high winds were produced by thunderstorms in the central and northeastern Texas Panhandle. Damage from the larger golf ball-size hail in Borger and Canadian is unknown. Storm reports were provided by the ARES HAM group, sheriff's offices, local TV meteorologist, and Amarillo Emergency Operations Center.

Hail, King

When
June 23, 11:28 PM CST
Where
King County, Guthrie
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
33.617, -100.256 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms produced mainly dime-size hail in Lubbock, Terry, Hockley, Lynn, and King Counties.

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.

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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: 10353557, 10353558, 10353559, 10351856, 10354801, 10353040, 10348604, 10354802, 10353421, 10353422, 10353423, 10351192, 10353424, 10353041, 10348605, 10353425, 10355687, 10354858, 10354859, 10352543, 10348277, 10352544, 10353864, 10348606, 10353865, 10355741, 10348278, 10353866, 10351255, 10350215, 10351256, 10350216, 10353867, 10352545, 10351257, 10348557, 10350175, 10350111, 10353426, 10353042, and more.