Texas, 1995

Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, May 29, 1995

May 29, 1995 · 23 events in 14 counties and zones

13 hail, 10 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 23 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
$432,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
23

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 Lubbock radar (KLBB), 68 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:17 UTC.

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Event by event

13 hail, 10 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Lamb

When
May 29, 12:59 AM CST
Where
Lamb County, Littlefield
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.069, -102.352 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Grimes

When
May 29, 1:00 AM CST
Where
Grimes County
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
30.544, -95.985 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sheriff reported trees downed across Highway 90 about two miles north of Roans Prairie.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grimes

When
May 29, 1:00 AM CST
Where
Grimes County
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
30.544, -95.985 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sheriffs reported trees downed across Highway 90 about two miles north of Roans Prairie.

Hail, Hale

When
May 29, 1:30 AM CST
Where
Hale County, Hale Center
Measured
1.25 in hail
Coordinates
34.071, -101.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Tyler

When
May 29, 4:51 AM CDT
Where
Tyler County, Chester
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
30.771, -94.377 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Early morning thunderstorm produced nickle-size hail in ,,Chester.

Hail, Gaines

When
May 29, 4:00 AM CST
Where
Gaines County, Loop
Measured
2.5 in hail
Property damage
$250,000
Coordinates
32.741, -102.635 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hen egg- to tennis ball-size hail fell from a storm that move across the town of Loop. The local school sustained $60K in roof damage alone.

Thunderstorm Wind, Matagorda

When
May 29, 7:15 AM CST
Where
Matagorda County, Bay City
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
28.786, -96.004 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local sheriff reported a roof blown off in Bay City and trees down in the city.

Hail, Reeves

When
May 29, 7:35 AM CST
Where
Reeves County, Pecos
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
31.323, -103.693 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the sheriff's office.

Thunderstorm Wind, Matagorda

When
May 29, 7:45 AM CST
Where
Matagorda County, Bay City
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
28.786, -96.004 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local sheriffs reported a roof blown off in Bay City and trees down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When
May 29, 9:45 AM CST
Where
Limestone County, Mexia
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates
31.546, -96.580 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down by high winds on the west side of town.

Hail, Brewster

When
May 29, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Brewster County, Alpine
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
29.812, -103.252 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning caused three oil tank fires in Scurry County. One and one-half feet of hail fell at Paisano Pass on Highway 90 west of Alpine, creating a winter-like scene.

Hail, Brewster

When
May 29, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Brewster County, Alpine
Measured
2.75 in hail
Coordinates
29.812, -103.252 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning caused three oil tank fires in Scurry County. One and one-half feet of hail fell at Paisano Pass on Highway 90 west of Alpine, creating a winter-like scene.

Hail, Pecos

When
May 29, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Pecos County, Ft Stockton
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
30.781, -102.724 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the sheriff's office on Highway 385.

Hail, Menard

When
May 29, 6:35 PM CDT
Where
Menard County, Menard
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
30.890, -99.821 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Terrell

When
May 29, 7:10 PM CST
Where
Terrell County, Sanderson
Measured
56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates
30.225, -102.076 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the public on Highway 349.

Hail, Comanche

When
May 29, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Gustine
Measured
1.5 in hail
Coordinates
31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to golf ball-size hail fell, accumulating to a foot deep, causing severe crop damage.

Hail, Comanche

When
May 29, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Gustine
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Up to golf ball-size hail fell, accumulating to a foot deep, causing severe crop damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When
May 29, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Gustine
Property damage
$20,000
Coordinates
31.948, -98.558 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two homes were damaged, and numerous trees were uprooted by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When
May 29, 7:59 PM CST
Where
Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured
69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage
$20,000
Coordinates
31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four homes had all their west side windows blown out by high winds.

Hail, Hamilton

When
May 29, 8:05 PM CST
Where
Hamilton County, Pottsville
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two mobile homes and a barn were destroyed, roofs were blown off, windows were blown out, and trees were uprooted by high winds.

Hail, Hamilton

When
May 29, 8:15 PM CST
Where
Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two mobile homes and a barn were destroyed, roofs were blown off, windows were blown out, and trees were uprooted by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When
May 29, 8:15 PM CST
Where
Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two mobile homes and a barn were destroyed, roofs were blown off, windows were blown out, and trees were uprooted by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamilton

When
May 29, 8:45 PM CST
Where
Hamilton County, Pottsville
Property damage
$120,000
Coordinates
31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two mobile homes and a barn were destroyed, roofs were blown off, windows were blown out, and trees were uprooted by high 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.

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: 10353751, 10351134, 10351135, 10349957, 10356015, 10351854, 10354453, 10353633, 10354454, 10354679, 10348414, 10348415, 10353490, 10354886, 10352994, 10352295, 10352296, 10352297, 10350845, 10350846, 10350847, 10350848, 10350849.