Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 1 to 3, 2024

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 1 to 3, 2024
Start: 2024-05-01T20:37
End: 2024-05-03T20:40
Location: Texas

May 1 to 3, 2024 · NWS SJT · 59 events in 13 counties and zones

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 4
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 59

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS SJT wrote it up.

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area. Also, extreme instability was present along with strong vertical wind shear during the late afternoon and evening hours. Supercell thunderstorms developed and produced strong tornadoes in Jones, Runnels and Sterling counties which resulted in damage to homes and other structures. Also, severe thunderstorms produced giant size hail and damaging winds.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Angelo, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 1, 5:48 PM CST, 2 hours 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 1, 5:48 PM CST, 2 hours 49 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
648 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 232 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...Severe Thunderstorms Possible Evening...

Early this afternoon, a dryline was situated across far west
Texas. Thunderstorms are expected to develop along the dryline
during peak heating this afternoon, with storms moving eastward
across the area during the evening hours. Initial storms are
expected to be discrete, with supercells likely, then storms
should become more linear with time as they push east across the
area. Latest meso-analysis shows SBCAPES between 3000-4000 J/kg,
which will support intense updrafts with any storms that develop.
Effective shear is currently around 25 kts, but is expected to
increase this evening as a shortwave approaches from the west.
This will result in more widespread thunderstorm development later
this evening. Very strong instability, coupled with steep lapse
rates will support large to very large hail with any supercells
initially, along with a tornado threat. Storms should gradually
become more outflow dominant as they move eastward with time,
with damaging winds becoming more of a concern. Storms should
exit far southeast counties between 2 and 3 AM, although some
lingering showers may remain for a bit longer across eastern
portions of the forecast area.

Thunderstorms will possible again Thursday afternoon and evening,
as the dryline sets of across central sections and a weak cold
front enters the Big Country during the late afternoon hours. In
addition, several outflow boundaries will likely be present.
Thunderstorm development will be possible along any of these
features tomorrow afternoon into the evening hours. Very strong
instability will occur east of the dryline and south of the
front, along with deep layer shear between 35 and 40 kts. These
parameters will support severe storms capable of producing large
to very large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. The
greatest risk for severe storms tomorrow will be across the
eastern two thirds of the Big Country, eastern portions of the
Concho Valley and the Heartland counties.

As for temperatures, expect lows tonight in the mid and upper
60s, with highs Thursday mainly in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
However, a few readings in the mid 90s will be possible across
the western Concho Valley west of the dryline.

&&

LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through next Wednesday)
Issued at 122 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

Late Thursday afternoon, a dryline will be situated across our
central counties. Meanwhile a cold front will be across the Big
Country and is forecast to slowly move south through the evening
hours, then stall somewhere across our central or southern counties.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible during
the evening hours, ahead of the front and east of the dryline. Most
of this activity should be confined to our eastern counties. A few
strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, with large hail and
damaging winds being the main hazards.

Highs on Friday will be in the low to mid 80s across the Big
Country, behind the weak cold front, and in the upper 80s to lower
90s elsewhere. Overall, drier conditions are forecast on Friday,
although isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are
possible with the remnant cold front in the region.

Saturday into Sunday, West Central Texas will be in the southwest
flow aloft, with a weak remnant cold front in the region. Showers
and thunderstorms will be possible both days, with the higher rain
chances across the Big Country. Locally heavy rainfall is possible
with any thunderstorms. Highs will be slightly cooler, generally in
the upper 70s to mid 80s. Drier conditions are expected next week
with much warmer temperatures. Highs by Tuesday will be in the low
to mid 90s, with highs on Wednesday in the approaching the upper 90s
in some locations.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 639 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will affect the terminals
this evening and overnight. Will maintain TEMPO groups at the
terminals for convection based on latest high resolution model
data. Convection will end from west to east between 05Z-07Z.
MVFR ceilings currently at KSOA and KBBD, with additional MVFR
ceilings developing across the rest of the terminals overnight.
Could see some IFR ceilings across the southern terminals after
10Z. For now, will keep ceilings MVFR due to lower confidence in
IFR conditions and will re-evaluate for the 06Z package. Ceilings
expected to lift/scatter to VFR by early afternoon.

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Abilene     86  64  90  62 /  30  70  10  20
San Angelo  88  64  94  65 /  30  70  10   0
Junction    87  66  90  69 /  40  70  Isolated to10  10
Brownwood   82  65  86  66 /  30  80  20  20
Sweetwater  88  64  90  62 /  40  70  10  10
Ozona       83  66  92  65 /  30  50  10   0
Brady       83  66  87  67 /  30  80  10  10

&&

.SJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...24
LONG TERM....Daniels
AVIATION...24

Hazardous weather outlook, May 1, 2:05 PM CST, 6 hours 32 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
305 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139-
140-154-155-168>170-022015-
Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho-
Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford-
Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble-
Mason-
305 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central
Texas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There is an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms this late
this afternoon into tonight across all of West Central Texas.
Large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes
will be possible. Locally heavy rainfall may also result in
localized flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across much
of the area Thursday into the weekend. Some of the storms may be
severe Thursday afternoon and evening. The main hazards will be
large hail and damaging winds, although an isolated tornado is
also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is likely this evening and may be necessary
again Thursday afternoon and evening.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 1, 6:31 PM CST, 2 hours 6 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
731 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ076-020115-
Crockett TX-
731 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CROCKETT COUNTY
THROUGH 815 PM CDT...

At 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Iraan Municipal Airport, or 17 miles northeast of
Sheffield, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Ozona, The Intersection Of I-10 And Highway 405, The Intersection Of
I-10 And Highway 290, and I-10 Near The Crockett-Pecos County Line.

This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 327 and 366.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3108 10184 3108 10134 3067 10117 3067 10178
      3068 10178 3070 10181 3075 10182 3076 10184
      3081 10183 3086 10185 3089 10189 3092 10187
      3099 10199
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 244DEG 39KT 3090 10167

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TP

Special weather statement, May 1, 7:13 PM CST, 1 hour 24 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
813 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ071-076>078-020200-
Irion TX-Schleicher TX-Crockett TX-Sutton TX-
813 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN SCHLEICHER...CROCKETT...
WESTERN SUTTON AND IRION COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT...

At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Ozona, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mertzon, Ozona, Barnhart, Sherwood, Arden, The Intersection Of Ranch
Road 2083 And Highway 405, I-10 Near The Crockett-
Sutton County Line, The Intersection Of I-
10 And Ranch Road 1989, The Intersection Of I-
10 And Highway 290, The Intersection Of Us-
190 And Ranch Road 1828, The Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163,
The Intersection Of Highway 163 And Ranch Road 1973, Us-
190 Near The Crockett-Sutton County Line, and The Intersection Of I-
10 And Highway 405.

This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 343 and 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3028 10148 3030 10165 3086 10153 3108 10162
      3108 10128 3130 10127 3147 10074 3029 10070
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 259DEG 41KT 3079 10129

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TP

Special weather statement, May 1, 8:11 PM CST, 26 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
911 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ065-066-072-073-139-154-020245-
Runnels TX-Tom Green TX-Coke TX-Coleman TX-McCulloch TX-Concho TX-
911 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN COKE...SOUTHWESTERN
COLEMAN...NORTHEASTERN TOM GREEN...NORTHWESTERN MCCULLOCH...RUNNELS
AND NORTHERN CONCHO COUNTIES THROUGH 945 PM CDT...

At 910 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
The Intersection Of Us-
83 And Ranch Road 1929, or near Paint Rock, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Coleman, Ballinger, Winters, Paint Rock, Maverick, Bronte, Miles,
Lowake, Glen Cove, Hatchel, Voss, Leaday, Eola, Rowena, Norton,
Benoit, Doole, Stacy, Mereta, and Ivie Reservoir Near Concho Park
Marina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.

&&

LAT...LON 3135 9961 3139 10012 3197 10037 3192 9935
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 187DEG 35KT 3156 9989

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TP

Special weather statement, May 1, 8:13 PM CST, 24 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
913 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ168>170-020300-
Mason TX-Menard TX-Kimble TX-
913 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL KIMBLE...
SOUTHEASTERN MENARD AND NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM
CDT...

At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yates Crossing, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Junction, Menard, Yates Crossing, Saline, Long Mountain, London,
Hext, The Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773, Erna, Us-
377 Near The Kimble-
Menard County Line, The Intersection Of Highway 29 And Ranch Road
1222, Us-83 Near The Kimble-
Menard County Line, and The Intersection Of Us-83 And Highway 29.

This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 453 and 459.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.

&&

LAT...LON 3045 9962 3047 9982 3093 9982 3085 9936
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 193DEG 25KT 3058 9969

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TP

Special weather statement, May 1, 8:30 PM CST, 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
930 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ049-054-113-127-020300-
Fisher TX-Nolan TX-Jones TX-Taylor TX-
930 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN JONES...NOLAN...
SOUTHERN FISHER AND NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM
CDT...

At 929 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Nolan, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Sweetwater, Roscoe, Nolan, Trent, Maryneal, Noodle, Wastella,
Champion, Gannon, Lake Sweetwater, Camp Butman, The Intersection Of
Highway 70 And Ranch Road 53, The Intersection Of Ranch Road 608 And
Highway 147, Camp Boothe Oaks, I-20 Near The Nolan-
Mitchell County Line, and Us-84 Near The Nolan-Fisher County Line.

This includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 229 and 268.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3261 10000 3218 10006 3218 10065 3232 10067
      3235 10066 3260 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 177DEG 26KT 3228 10020

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, May 1, 8:33 PM CST, 4 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
933 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TXZ077-078-020300-
Schleicher TX-Sutton TX-
933 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SCHLEICHER AND NORTHWESTERN
SUTTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM CDT...

At 932 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Us-277 Near The Sutton-
Schleicher County Line, or 8 miles southwest of Eldorado, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Eldorado, The Intersection Of Us-
190 And Ranch Road 1828, The Intersection Of I-
10 And Ranch Road 1989, Us-277 Near The Sutton-
Schleicher County Line, and The Intersection Of Us-
190 And Ranch Road 2084.

This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 388 and 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.

&&

LAT...LON 3057 10083 3089 10088 3105 10030 3070 10027
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 245DEG 44KT 3076 10068

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TP

The radar

The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 65 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:36 UTC.

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Event by event

40 hail, 13 thunderstorm wind, 6 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 1, 8:37 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 0.91 mi SW of Ballinger
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.740, -99.960

Public reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coleman

When: May 1, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Coleman County, 6.74 mi NE of Silver Vly
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.040, -99.470

Law Enforcement reported downed power lines at Lake Coleman.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mason

When: May 1, 10:12 PM CST
Where: Mason County, 0.91 mi SE of Koockville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.740, -99.240

An Emergency Manager reported there was part of a roof blown off and a few trees blown down at the high school and park in Mason.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mason

When: May 1, 10:20 PM CST
Where: Mason County, 2.47 mi ESE of Katemcy
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.890, -99.230

There was a roof to a house was partially blown off.

Hail, Coke

When: May 2, 3:02 PM CST
Where: Coke County, 2.83 mi NNE of Bronte
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.920, -100.290

Public reported quarter size hail.

Hail, Taylor

When: May 2, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Taylor County, 2.82 mi NNW of Tye
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.490, -99.880

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 4:28 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 5.33 mi E of Norton
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.860, -100.040

Public reported half dollar size hail.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 4:29 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 4.7 mi W of Hatchel
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.850, -100.030

Public reported hen egg size hail 5 miles west of Hatchel.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 4:31 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 4.89 mi WSW of Hatchel
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.830, -100.030

Public reported 2.25 inch diameter hail 5 miles west of Hatchel.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 4:32 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 5.45 mi WSW of Hatchel
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.810, -100.030

Public reported tennis ball size hail 5 miles southwest of Hatchel.

Hail, Jones

When: May 2, 4:43 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.22 mi SE of Tuxedo
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.910, -99.900

Public reported quarter size hail.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 4:43 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 2.81 mi SSE of Hatchel
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.812, -99.934

Public reported tennis ball size hail on US 83, 5 miles north of Ballinger.

Tornado, Runnels

When: May 2, 4:53 PM CST to 5:15 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 1.68 mi ENE of Ballinger to 4.61 mi SSW of Benoit
Rating: EF2
Path length: 4.5 mi
Path width: 390 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.758, -99.923

The tornado damaged trees off County Road 121 and County Road 122|before damaging several structures at a private residence off |County Road 123. The tornado moved a one story house off of its|foundation and severely damaged a metal barn structure next to the|home. The tornado damaged additional trees west of County Road 123. |In addition, the tornado damaged wooden utility poles along County |Road 123. The estimated peak wind of the tornado was 115 mph.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 0.91 mi SE of Ballinger
Measured: 3 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.740, -99.940

Public reported 3 inch diameter hail 1 mile east of Ballinger.

Hail, Runnels

When: May 2, 5:10 PM CST
Where: Runnels County, 4.01 mi ESE of Ballinger
Measured: 4 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 31.729, -99.886

DELAYED REPORT: Picture from fire department of grapefruit size hail 4 miles east of Ballinger along County Road 123.

Hail, Concho

When: May 2, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Concho County, 4.91 mi ENE of Concho
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.550, -99.700

A trained spotter reported baseball size hail at Lake O.H. Ivie.

Hail, Jones

When: May 2, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 1.16 mi W of Anson
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.750, -99.900

Public reported quarter size hail.

Hail, Concho

When: May 2, 5:26 PM CST
Where: Concho County, 2.24 mi NE of Millersview
Measured: 4 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.440, -99.740

The public reported grapefruit size hail with damage to vehicles and metal awnings.

Hail, Concho

When: May 2, 5:26 PM CST
Where: Concho County, 4.35 mi ENE of Concho
Measured: 3.5 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.550, -99.710

A trained spotter reported 3.5 inch diameter hail.

Hail, Coleman

When: May 2, 5:29 PM CST
Where: Coleman County, 4.84 mi S of Voss
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.550, -99.570

Public reported baseball size hail 5 miles north of Stacy.

Tornado, Jones

When: May 2, 5:29 PM CST to 5:37 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.53 mi NE of Boyds Chapel to 2.26 mi ENE of Boyds Chapel
Rating: EFU
Path length: 0.76 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.777, -100.050

Spotter reported a tornado briefly touched down 5 miles northwest of Anson. Time, length and width of the tornado reported by storm chaser.

Hail, Concho

When: May 2, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Concho County, 4.76 mi E of Concho
Measured: 4 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.540, -99.700

Public reported grapefruit size hail at the Concho Marina Park.

Tornado, Concho

When: May 2, 5:39 PM CST to 6:04 PM CST
Where: Concho County, 7.37 mi ESE of Concho to 10.07 mi E of Millersview
Rating: EF2
Path length: 6.11 mi
Path width: 395 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.483, -99.668

The tornado damaged electrical transmission lines on several|metal truss towers. One of the metal truss towers collapsed due|to the tornado increasing in intensity to an EF2. The path length |and width of the tornado was based on radar and photos of the|damage. The estimated peak wind of the tornado was 130 mph.

Hail, Jones

When: May 2, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 4.5 mi NNW of Hawley
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.680, -99.860

Public reported baseball size hail reported 4.5 miles north-northwest of Hawley.

Tornado, Jones

When: May 2, 6:06 PM CST to 6:33 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 1.82 mi W of Hawley to 2.27 mi S of Hawley
Rating: EF3
Path length: 3.29 mi
Path width: 210 yd
Injuries: 4 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.624, -99.861

The tornado was part of a cyclical supercell moving southeastward|through Jones County just west of US-277. The tornado that |produced damage dropped just north of CR-460 and moved southeast |before causing damage to metal outbuildings on two properties. It |continued southeast then turned to the south-southwest where it |damaged a home and snapped some trees and wooden power poles. It |continued southwestward before completely destroying a home that |was under construction. It also threw several trucks and a trailer|about 100 yards before crossing CR-458. Continuing southwestward,|the tornado completely destroyed another house and injured a |family of four. The tornado made one more turn southeastward where|it hit a small neighborhood. In the neighborhood, it caused roof |damage to a few homes and outbuildings. Before exiting the |neighborhood, it took most of the roof off of a house and caused |some of the walls to collapse. It also destroyed a metal garage |and heavily damaged an attached metal outbuilding. The tornado |crossed FM-605 before dissipating shortly thereafter. The estimated |peak wind speed was 165 mph.

Hail, Jones

When: May 2, 6:20 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 0.9 mi SE of Hawley
Measured: 4 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.610, -99.820

Public reported baseball to grapefruit size hail in Hawley.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When: May 2, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.15 mi SSW of Hawley
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.590, -99.840

There was property damage reported southwest of Hawley on FM 605.

Hail, Jones

When: May 2, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.38 mi SSE of Hawley
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.590, -99.810

Public reported baseball size hail 2 miles south of Hawley.

Hail, Jones

When: May 2, 7:08 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.38 mi SSE of Hawley
Measured: 3.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.590, -99.810

Public reported slightly smaller than grapefruit size hail 1 mile south of Hawley.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When: May 2, 7:37 PM CST
Where: Taylor County, (Abi)abilene Muni Ar
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.420, -99.680

Automated surface observation system at Abilene Regional Airport measured 70 mph wind gust.

Hail, Callahan

When: May 2, 8:22 PM CST
Where: Callahan County, 0.9 mi NE of Clyde
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.410, -99.490

Public reported half dollar size hail.

Tornado, Coke

When: May 3, 2:40 PM CST to 2:55 PM CST
Where: Coke County, 3.21 mi SSW of Silver to 7.42 mi S of Silver
Rating: EF2
Path length: 4.54 mi
Path width: 125 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.028, -100.703

The Silver Tornado damaged a private property just north of FM2029.|The roof of a ranch house was completely ripped off but the walls |remained standing. The tornado also completely destroyed a metal |barn and threw building material a considerable distance away from|the house and barn. The estimated peak wind of the tornado was 125 mph.

Hail, Coke

When: May 3, 2:57 PM CST
Where: Coke County, Silver
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.070, -100.680

Public reported lime size hail in Silver.

Tornado, Coke

When: May 3, 3:35 PM CST to 3:55 PM CST
Where: Coke County, 3.76 mi SE of Robert Lee Arpt to 4.89 mi SSE of Robert Lee
Rating: EF3
Path length: 3.53 mi
Path width: 350 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.837, -100.490

The Robert Lee Tornado completely destroyed a manufactured home just west of|Highway 208 as well as damaged the walls and roof of a metal barn|next door to the home. In addition, the tornado damaged the roof|of a home along Highway 208 and snapped some large tree limbs.|Also, the tornado lifted the roof off a concrete building on|Valley View Road. The tornado then moved back to the northwest|before weakening and occluding south of Robert Lee. The estimated |wind speed was 140 mph.

Hail, Coke

When: May 3, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Coke County, 6.03 mi WNW of Edith
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 31.920, -100.700

County 911 dispatch reported golf ball size hail.

Hail, Coke

When: May 3, 4:02 PM CST
Where: Coke County, 3.5 mi S of Bronte
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.830, -100.290

Public reported baseball size hail 3.5 miles south of Bronte.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fisher

When: May 3, 4:08 PM CST
Where: Fisher County, 4.06 mi W of Rotan
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 32.850, -100.540

A mesonet observation station measured a 63 mph wind gust.

Hail, Coke

When: May 3, 4:24 PM CST
Where: Coke County, 4.34 mi WSW of Tennyson
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.710, -100.350

Trained spotter reported golf ball size hail.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 4:57 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 2.83 mi SSE of San Angelo S R Arpt
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.530, -100.410

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:07 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 1.82 mi NE of Goodfellow Afb
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.450, -100.380

Public reported baseball size hail near the intersection of Loop 306 and Farm to Market Road 388.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:10 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 2.15 mi NNE of Goodfellow Afb
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.460, -100.390

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:17 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 1.5 mi NNW of Wall
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.390, -100.330

Law Enforcement reported tennis ball size hail 2 miles west-northwest of Wall.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:17 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 3.03 mi ENE of Wall
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 31.380, -100.270

A mesonet observation station measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:18 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 0.91 mi NE of Wall
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.380, -100.310

Law Enforcement reported baseball size hail in Wall.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:19 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 1.5 mi NNW of Goodfellow Afb
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.450, -100.410

Trained spotter reported half dollar size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:26 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 1.36 mi S of (Sjt)mathis Fld San
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 31.351, -100.496

An automated surface observation station at San Angelo Regional Airport measured a 59 mph wind gust.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:27 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 3.03 mi ENE of Wall
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.380, -100.270

Trained spotter reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crockett

When: May 3, 5:31 PM CST
Where: Crockett County, 29.19 mi W of Ozona
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.670, -101.690

A mesonet observation station measured a 69 mph wind gust.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:37 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 4.62 mi WSW of Vancourt
Measured: 3.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.320, -100.250

Public reported slightly larger than apple size hail 4.5 miles west-southwest of Vancourt.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:39 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 4.62 mi WSW of Vancourt
Measured: 4 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.320, -100.250

Public reported grapefruit size hail 4.5 miles west-southwest of Vancourt.

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 3, 5:43 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, 2.36 mi E of San Angelo
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.470, -100.390

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menard

When: May 3, 6:33 PM CST
Where: Menard County, 0.59 mi E of Menard Co Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.930, -99.810

A mesonet observation station measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Hail, Menard

When: May 3, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Menard County, 7.68 mi NE of Ft McKavett
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 30.910, -100.010

A CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter size hail from occasionally 715 PM to until 830 PM.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menard

When: May 3, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Menard County, 6.86 mi ENE of Ft McKavett
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 30.880, -100.000

Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was damage to 8 power poles along US 190. The wooden crossarms were snapped off. Also, power lines were blown down. The estimated wind speed was 85 to 100 mph. The time of damage is based on radar.

Hail, Menard

When: May 3, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Menard County, 8.75 mi WSW of Menard Co Arpt
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 30.870, -99.950

Delayed report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There were many windows broken from the large hail at a house and a few outbuildings. Also, lots of golf ball size hail and the hail lasted 20 to 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menard

When: May 3, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Menard County, 2.47 mi WSW of Menard Co Arpt
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 30.920, -99.860

Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was major damage to an outbuilding. the roof was blown off an thrown about 100 feet. Also, many tree branches were broken. The time is based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menard

When: May 3, 7:06 PM CST
Where: Menard County, 10.86 mi SE of Ft McKavett
Measured: 83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 30.740, -99.950

Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was major damage to a mobile home and a an outbuilding was swept off its foundation. There were two carports that had mainly roof damage. A 4 wheeler was moved and the wind shield was blown out. Also, many tree branches were broken and a few trees were uprooted. The time of damage is based on radar.

Hail, Kimble

When: May 3, 8:03 PM CST
Where: Kimble County, 0.59 mi E of Cleo
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.600, -99.870

Public reported on social media golf ball to tennis ball size hail just south of Cleo.

Hail, Kimble

When: May 3, 8:40 PM CST
Where: Kimble County, 5.99 mi W of (Jct)kimble Co Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.490, -99.870

Public reported quarter size hail.

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.

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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: 1178783, 1187093, 1187094, 1187095, 1178786, 1178787, 1178788, 1178789, 1178790, 1178791, 1178794, 1178795, 1187523, 1178798, 1178799, 1178796, 1178797, 1187149, 1187151, 1178800, 1220761, 1178801, 1187524, 1178802, 1187506, 1178803, 1187096, 1178804, 1178805, 1187097, 1178806, 1187513, 1178807, 1187517, 1178808, 1178809, 1187100, 1178810, 1178811, 1178812, and more.