There were a few rounds of thunderstorms through this period. A few storms were severe with large hail and damaging winds and an isolated tornado.
Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.
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 episode as NWS SJT wrote it up.
There were a few rounds of thunderstorms through this period. A few storms were severe with large hail and damaging winds and an isolated tornado.
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 Apr 11, 5:52 PM CST, 1 hour 51 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Angelo TX 652 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... - Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon through tonight, and some risk for flash flooding tonight. - Unsettled and potentially active pattern continues Sunday through Friday of next week with a severe weather risk Sunday through Wednesday, and daily chances of showers and storms through the week. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Sunday) Issued at 215 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026 An approaching shortwave in southwest flow aloft will help to initiate thunderstorm development in the TX Big Bend and southwest Texas, into the Pecos Valley and portions of the Permian Basin this afternoon into the evening. Out ahead of this shortwave, scattered showers and storms are expected over our area in a moist and unstable airmass. With CAPE values expected to increase to 1000-1500 J/KG, the strongest storms will be capable of producing large hail and localized strong or damaging winds. Expect storms west and southwest of our area to increase in coverage by this evening. Larger clusters of thunderstorms will overspread at least the western half of our area between 8 PM and Midnight, and the eastern and southeastern parts of our area after Midnight. With storms tonight, the main severe weather threat will be strong/possibly damaging winds, especially with any bowing line segments. There is a very low (2 percent) threat for an isolated tornado this evening and tonight. With precipitable water values increasing to around 1.5 inches, heavy rain will accompany the convection. Overall, rainfall amounts around 1 inch will be common, with areas under heavy downpours receiving totals of 2 to 4 inches. A few higher totals will be possible. While widespread rain will be beneficial for the area, heavy rainfall concentrated in short periods of time (also backbuilding storms) could cause flooding of city streets, low water crossings and and other poor drainage areas. Quick rises on some area streams and rivers will be possible tonight into Sunday morning, especially in areas with hilly terrain. Expect showers and storms to be over our eastern (Heartland) and southeastern counties in the early to mid- morning hours Sunday, before ending. After morning cloud cover on Sunday, coverage will decrease from the west by afternoon. This should allow for the airmass to have enough time to recover and become moderately unstable. Mid-level southwest flow will be strong enough to support a severe weather threat (mainly large hail and damaging winds) should any storms develop. However, there is considerable uncertainty in this time on the extent of development and storm coverage. Expect highs Sunday afternoon to range from the upper 70s/near 80 in our southeastern counties, to the mid 80s across a good portion of the Big Country and Concho Valley. && .LONG TERM... (Sunday night through next Saturday) Issued at 126 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026 Southwest flow aloft will transition to zonal flow toward next weekend. The main weather concerns begin with the approach of an upper low over the 4 corners region Monday night, which brings in chance of showers and thunderstorms. The better chance of storms, however, will be Tuesday afternoon/evening and again Wednesday...as storms develop off a dryline in the Permian Basin and moving east. With a warm moist air mass with dew points in the lower to mid 60s, there will be the potential for severe weather each day next week, although Thursday and Friday looks less conducive for severe weather. While its quite far out and confidence is low at this time, shower and thunderstorm chances could increase again next weekend, with approach of a weak front Saturday and a slightly stronger front Sunday. Over all, warm temperatures prevail next week with highs mainly in the low to mid 80s, and overnight lows in the lower to mid 60s. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 637 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026 Main concern will a line of strong/possibly severe convection late this evening and overnight. Mainly VFR conditions through mid to late evening, with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, mainly at KSJT and KABI. A strong line of storms is expected to develop and moves east across the terminals late this evening/overnight. Gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be the main concern but some hail is also possible. Will continue with a TEMPO groups for the line of storms and PROB30 groups for lingering convection once the line passes. Stratus with MVFR/IFR ceilings are expected towards daybreak through the morning hours. Expect mainly light southeast to south winds overnight, except erratic and gusty in and around convection. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Abilene 63 83 66 87 / 100 50 10 10 San Angelo 61 84 64 86 / 90 30 10 10 Junction 61 80 64 84 / 80 60 20 20 Brownwood 62 80 64 85 / 80 70 10 10 Sweetwater 63 85 65 88 / 100 20 0 0 Ozona 62 82 64 82 / 100 30 10 10 Brady 62 78 65 83 / 70 60 20 20 && .SJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...19 LONG TERM....04 AVIATION...24
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
352 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
TXZ065-066-112130-
Runnels TX-Coke TX-
352 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN AND NORTHERN RUNNELS
COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM CDT...
At 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
western Runnels County near Norton, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail, along with
frequent lightning.
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...
Winters, Maverick, Hatchel, Norton, Wingate, Pumphrey, Wilmeth, and
Lake Winters Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3173 10012 3184 10028 3206 10021 3208 10003
3197 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 219DEG 18KT 3185 10015
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
427 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
TXZ066-127-112230-
Runnels TX-Taylor TX-
427 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL NORTHERN RUNNELS COUNTY AND FAR
SOUTHERN TAYLOR COUNTY THROUGH 530 PM CDT...
At 425 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winters, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail, along with
frequent lightning.
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...
Winters, Wingate, Bradshaw, Drasco, Pumphrey, Wilmeth, and Lake
Winters Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3185 9998 3194 10015 3213 10009 3213 9978
3205 9972 3198 9977
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 225DEG 16KT 3193 10002
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
545 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
TXZ066-127-112330-
Runnels TX-Taylor TX-
545 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND
NORTHEASTERN RUNNELS COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM CDT...
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winters, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail along with
frequent lightning.
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...
Winters, Lawn, Bradshaw, Drasco, Lake Winters Lake, and Pumphrey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3208 9969 3208 9971 3202 9971 3184 9987
3196 10008 3216 9998 3215 9966
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 218DEG 21KT 3197 9994
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
650 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
TXZ114-128-120030-
Shackelford TX-Callahan TX-
650 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CALLAHAN AND
SOUTHWESTERN SHACKELFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM CDT...
At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clyde, moving northeast at 15 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...
Clyde, Eula, and Us-283 Near The Callahan-Shackelford County Line.
This includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 293 and 305.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3257 9926 3230 9950 3237 9963 3247 9963
3259 9959
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 213DEG 13KT 3241 9956
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
19Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
743 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
TXZ076-120145-
Crockett TX-
743 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CROCKETT COUNTY
THROUGH 845 PM CDT...
At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Ft Lancaster to near
Pandale. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Ozona, The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2083 And Highway 405, Ft
Lancaster, The Intersection Of I-10 And Highway 405, and The
Intersection Of Highway 163 And Ranch Road 1973.
This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 345 and 369.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3029 10176 3034 10171 3034 10166 3039 10169
3042 10174 3044 10172 3047 10173 3047 10169
3049 10169 3057 10165 3064 10167 3065 10175
3067 10178 3079 10114 3029 10109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 259DEG 21KT 3057 10161 3021 10158
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
POThe Dyess AFB radar (KDYX), 8 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 01:43 UTC.
9 hail, 3 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A delayed report. Tree damage and roof damage from an apparent microburst in the town of Moran. Time estimated from radar.
A delayed report: There was a tornadic debris signature form the Dyess weather radar from 11:38 to 11:40 pm.
Extensive flooding along Cherokee Creek in Southern San Saba County. State Highway 16, Ranch Road 501, and multiple county roads are flooded and impassable.
We received a call from an individual in Rotan, TX reporting golf ball sized hail in Rotan. He was located approximately one block west of the park in town.
Broadcast media relayed a photo of golf ball size hail from a viewer in Rotan. Time of report estimated from radar.
Winds of 65 mph from a storm southeast of Woodson along county line. Reported by Woodson VFD.
Reported golf ball size hail along county line southeast of Woodson by Woodson VFD.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyThe tornado archive for Texas, 2026Warnings in Texas, April 2026
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: 1334347, 1334350, 1334338, 1334337, 1334339, 1334348, 1334340, 1334341, 1334349, 1334342, 1334343, 1334344, 1334345, 1334346.