Tornado and Flash Flood in Texas, May 2 to 30, 1999

Name: Tornado and Flash Flood in Texas, May 2 to 30, 1999
Start: 1999-05-02T16:55
End: 1999-05-30T20:15
Location: Texas

May 2 to 30, 1999 · NWS HGX · 86 events in 19 counties and zones

44 hail, 39 thunderstorm wind, 1 waterspout, 1 tornado, 1 flash flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 2 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
Other

Open the live radar over this ground

The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $3.6 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 86

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 Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 150 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:53 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

44 hail, 39 thunderstorm wind, 1 waterspout, 1 tornado, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Jackson

When: May 2, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Cordele
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.130, -96.630

Hail, Houston

When: May 2, 5:10 PM CST
Where: Houston County, Lovelady
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 31.130, -95.430

Hail, Trinity

When: May 2, 5:16 PM CST
Where: Trinity County, Apple Spgs
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 31.220, -94.950

Hail, Trinity

When: May 2, 5:24 PM CST
Where: Trinity County, Glendale
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 31.020, -95.320

Hail, Wharton

When: May 2, 5:25 PM CST
Where: Wharton County, Louise
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.120, -96.400

Hail, Wharton

When: May 2, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Wharton County, Danevang
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.070, -96.220

Hail, Polk

When: May 2, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, Corrigan
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.000, -94.820

Hail, Matagorda

When: May 2, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Matagorda County, Bay City
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 28.980, -95.950

Hail, Matagorda

When: May 2, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Matagorda County, Sargent
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates: 28.830, -95.650

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 5:05 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Katy
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.800, -95.800

Power poles down along Clay Rd., roof damage at Taylor H.S., and traffic signals damaged along Mason Rd. and Fry Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fort Bend

When: May 10, 5:05 AM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, 5 mi S of Clodine
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.630, -95.680

Trees down in Cinco Ranch area.

Hail, Harris

When: May 10, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Alief
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.720, -95.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 5:15 AM CST to 5:30 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Bow echo tracked across center of Houston from Katy to downtown Houston to Channelview. Widespread reports of trees and power lines down including in the Memorial Area, along Loop 610 near Airline Dr., and in the La Strada area. Roofs damaged in the Memorial area, at an apartment complex along Westlayan, at Oates Elementary, at the Hyatt Regency Houston, and at the Yorktown Apartments. Windows blown out of several buildings in downtown Houston with computers blown out of the buildings by the wind. Winds estimated at 60-70 mph in most areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 5:30 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Channelview
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.780, -95.230

School roof damaged and trees down in area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brazoria

When: May 10, 5:40 AM CST to 5:45 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County, 3 mi N of Alvin
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.470, -95.250

One mobile home destroyed and several mobile homes damaged at Pine Colony subdivision. Car overturned along CR 296.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 5:40 AM CST to 5:45 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Baytown
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.720, -95.050

Bow echo tracked across Baytown area. Roof damaged at Sterling H.S., with roof damage at apartments in Cloverleaf area and at parking garage on Texas Ave. Tractor-trailer blown over at I-10 and Thompson Road. Widespread reports of large trees, fences, and portable signs blown down and windows blown out in Baytown area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 10, 5:45 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, New Caney
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.150, -95.200

Trees and power lines down in New Caney.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 10, 5:45 AM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Sugarland
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.620, -95.630

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 5:50 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Sheldon
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.870, -95.130

Power lines blown down at intersection of Beltway 8 and US 90.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: May 10, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Liberty County, Cleveland
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.350, -95.100

Several large trees down south of FM 2025 near US 59.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Deer Park
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.700, -95.120

Trees blown onto house and power poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 10, 6:05 AM CST
Where: Galveston County, Dickinson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 29.470, -95.050

Large tree blown down and wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brazoria

When: May 10, 6:05 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County, Iowa Colony
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.480, -95.420

High winds damaged water well system in Iowa Colony

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 6:10 AM CST
Where: Harris County, La Porte
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.670, -95.020

Wind gust of 60 mph at Baytown-La Porte bridge.

Hail, Harris

When: May 10, 6:10 AM CST
Where: Harris County, La Porte
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.670, -95.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 10, 6:15 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Deer Park
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.700, -95.120

Signs blown down near Ship Channel.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: May 10, 6:15 AM CST
Where: Liberty County, Liberty
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.070, -94.800

Home damaged and numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 10, 6:30 AM CST
Where: Galveston County, Galveston
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 29.300, -94.820

Portion of convienience store on Broadway destroyed. Fence blown down at Gulf Health Care Center

Thunderstorm Wind, Fort Bend

When: May 10, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Guy
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.350, -95.780

Trees down.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 10, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Guy
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.350, -95.780

Quarter-sized hail along FM 1994.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 10, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Galveston County, Santa Fe
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 29.370, -95.080

49 railroad cars blown off tracks by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 10, 8:00 PM CST to 8:10 PM CST
Where: Galveston County, Galveston
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.300, -94.820

Numerous power poles, street signs and traffic signs blown down between 61st and 71st Streets near Harborside Drive. Roof of home torn off and 2-ton boat blown into car along Channelview Drive. Numerous reports of trees and power lines down across island.

Hail, Burleson

When: May 11, 10:05 PM CST
Where: Burleson County, Cooks Pt
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $60,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.600, -96.600

Damage to windows in home due to hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 12, 1:06 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Trees down in 500 block of Gulf Bank.

Hail, San Jacinto

When: May 12, 5:30 AM CST
Where: San Jacinto County, Coldspring
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.600, -95.150

Hail, San Jacinto

When: May 12, 5:35 AM CST
Where: San Jacinto County, Shepherd
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.500, -95.020

Thunderstorm Wind, San Jacinto

When: May 12, 5:35 AM CST
Where: San Jacinto County, Shepherd
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.500, -95.020

Tree down.

Hail, Austin

When: May 12, 6:22 AM CST
Where: Austin County, Bellville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.950, -96.270

Dime-sized hail in Piney Creek.

Hail, Waller

When: May 12, 7:02 AM CST
Where: Waller County, Hempstead
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.100, -96.080

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 12, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Montgomery
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 30.380, -95.680

Tree down on Old Dobbin Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: May 12, 9:25 AM CST
Where: Harris County, Pasadena
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.700, -95.200

Metal roof torn off at Crown Petroleum.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 12, 10:35 AM CST
Where: Galveston County, League City
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.500, -95.100

Power pole down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When: May 17, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Houston County, Grapeland
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.480, -95.470

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Trinity

When: May 17, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Trinity County, Groveton to Apple Spgs
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.070, -95.150

Trees down along Hwy 94E and FM 357.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walker

When: May 17, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Walker County, Huntsville
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 30.720, -95.570

Trees down along Ave J.

Thunderstorm Wind, San Jacinto

When: May 17, 8:24 PM CST
Where: San Jacinto County, Coldspring
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 30.600, -95.150

Trees down along CR 1127.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 17, 8:35 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 2 mi W of Livingston
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.700, -94.970

Car swept off road near Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: May 17, 8:40 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 4 mi W of Livingston
Property damage: $60,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.700, -95.000

Porch torn off house near FM 3126 and FM 350 south. Trees down along Hwys. 62, 352, and 3126 west of Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burleson

When: May 17, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Burleson County, Deanville
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.430, -96.750

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 17, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Conroe
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.320, -95.450

Trees down on Loop 336.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 17, 9:05 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Granger
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.330, -95.480

Power lines down near FM 1314.

Thunderstorm Wind, Liberty

When: May 17, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Liberty County, Liberty
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.070, -94.800

Numerous reports of trees down across northern portion of county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chambers

When: May 17, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Chambers County, Hankamer
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.850, -94.630

Tree down on Hwy. 61.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 17, 10:45 PM CST
Where: Galveston County, Galveston
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 29.300, -94.820

Awning torn off building along 81st St. near Scholes Field.

Waterspout, Galveston

When: May 26, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Galveston County, San Leon
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates: 29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Boat destroyed by waterspout at Eagle Point.

Hail, Trinity

When: May 27, 3:32 PM CST
Where: Trinity County, 5 mi NE of Apple Spgs
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.270, -94.880

Golfball-sized hail along Hwy. 94 in northeast portion of county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Trinity

When: May 27, 3:32 PM CST
Where: Trinity County, 5 mi NE of Apple Spgs
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.270, -94.880

Trees down along Hwy. 94 in northeast portion of county.

Hail, Montgomery

When: May 27, 4:29 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Conroe
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.320, -95.450

Golfball-sized hail reported in Waldwood subdivision.

Hail, Harris

When: May 27, 5:12 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Aldine
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 29.930, -95.380

Hail, Harris

When: May 27, 5:25 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Beltway 8 & TX 249.

Hail, Harris

When: May 27, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Addicks
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.780, -95.650

Hail, Montgomery

When: May 27, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Shenandoah
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.170, -95.450

Hail, Montgomery

When: May 27, 6:54 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Shenandoah
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 30.170, -95.450

Hail, Harris

When: May 27, 7:04 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Beltway 8 and Westheimer.

Hail, Harris

When: May 27, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Alief
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 29.720, -95.600

Quarter-sized hail reported at intersection of Fondren and Richmond.

Hail, Harris

When: May 27, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Lake Houston
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.950, -95.150

Golfball-sized hail reported on FM 1960 bridge over Lake Houston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 28, 5:41 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Cordele
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.130, -96.630

Hail, Harris

When: May 30, 2:20 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Beltway 8 & I-10.

Hail, Harris

When: May 30, 2:35 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Bellaire
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.700, -95.480

Quarter-sized hail reported at intersection of Bellaire and Westlayan.

Hail, Harris

When: May 30, 2:39 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Chimney Rock and US 59.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 2:55 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Arcola
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $80,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.500, -95.470

Baseball-sized hail at intersection of FM 521 and Hwy. 6.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 3:01 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Arcola
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.500, -95.470

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 3:13 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, 2 mi E of Arcola
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $80,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.500, -95.430

Baseball-sized hail along Hwy. 6 just west of Brazoria county line.

Hail, San Jacinto

When: May 30, 3:15 PM CST
Where: San Jacinto County, Pointblank
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 30.750, -95.230

Hail, Harris

When: May 30, 3:50 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Bellaire
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.700, -95.480

Quarter-sized hail in Meyerland area.

Hail, Harris

When: May 30, 3:52 PM CST
Where: Harris County, Houston
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.730, -95.370

Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Westheimer and Beltway 8.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, 5 mi W of Clodine
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.700, -95.770

Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of FM 1093 and Grand Parkway.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 30, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County, Pearland
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.570, -95.280

Tornado, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 5:30 PM CST to 5:33 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Fairchilds
Rating: F1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.430, -95.780

Tornado along FM 361 near Fairchilds about 2 miles west of intersection of FM 1994 and FM 1852. Power lines and power poles downed, barn damaged and trees uprooted.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 5:52 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, 8 mi N of Guy
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.470, -95.780

Flash Flood, Fort Bend

When: May 30, 5:54 PM CST to 6:45 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County, Countywide
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Waist-deep water reported in Mayfield.

Hail, Austin

When: May 30, 6:04 PM CST
Where: Austin County, 8 mi W of Sealy
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.780, -96.280

Hail, Colorado

When: May 30, 7:12 PM CST
Where: Colorado County, 5 mi NE of Columbus
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.770, -96.480

Golfball-sized hail in Shaws Bend.

Hail, Colorado

When: May 30, 7:24 PM CST
Where: Colorado County, Glidden
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.700, -96.580

Golfball-sized hail in Glidden

Hail, Colorado

When: May 30, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Colorado County, Sheridan to Columbus
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 29.500, -96.680

Numerous reports of baseball-sized hail between Sheridan and Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colorado

When: May 30, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Colorado County, Columbus
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 29.720, -96.550

Barn destroyed along I-10 near Columbus

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.
Waterspout: A tornado over water. One that moves ashore is filed as a tornado from the coastline on.
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.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Texas in 1999 Every state in 1999 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Texas, 1999 Warnings in Texas, May 1999

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: 5697925, 5697924, 5697927, 5697926, 5697928, 5697930, 5697929, 5697931, 5697932, 5697933, 5697937, 5697934, 5697935, 5697936, 5696692, 5698020, 5697938, 5697939, 5698021, 5696693, 5698022, 5696695, 5696872, 5696689, 5696690, 5696691, 5696694, 5696873, 5696696, 5696697, 5696698, 5696699, 5696700, 5696701, 5696702, 5696703, 5696704, 5696705, 5696874, 5696706, and more.