Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, June 1 to 5, 2026

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, June 1 to 5, 2026
Start: 2026-06-01T16:48
End: 2026-06-05T19:15
Location: Texas

June 1 to 5, 2026 · NWS AMA · 12 events in 6 counties and zones

Showers and thunderstorms affected the combined Panhandles each afternoon and evening in the early parts of June. With enough moisture, instability and sources to provide atmospheric lift, these storms were able to become severe each day and bring large hail to the region.

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: 0
Property damage: $20,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 12

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 AMA wrote it up.

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 Amarillo, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 1, 12:01 PM CST, 4 hours 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Issued at 100 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026
Thunderstorms will be possible on a daily basis from Monday through at least Saturday.
There is a low chance for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary hazards.
Heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday across the Panhandles.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 1, 12:01 PM CST, 4 hours 47 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
101 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...New KEY MESSAGES, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 100 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

- Thunderstorms will be possible on a daily basis from Monday
through at least Saturday.

- There is a low chance for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday. Large hail and damaging winds are the
primary hazards.

- Heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday
across the Panhandles.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday night)
Issued at 100 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

Heights aloft are rising as a ridge builds over the region.
Temperatures are on their way to the 90s to low-100s this afternoon.
Despite the lack of meaningful forcing today, showers and
thunderstorms may develop this afternoon as convective temperatures
are reached. Forecast soundings show a deep mixed layer across the
Panhandles with a layer of mid-level moisture that should improve
with time. This will result in DCAPE values around 1500-1700 J/kg,
and with a mean storm motion between 20-25 mph. Low-level moisture
will be more favorable in the southern/eastern/northeastern combined
Panhandles which will result in MLCAPE values between 750-1250 J/kg,
though if mixing is overly aggressively like the HRRR suggests,
values between 250-750 J/kg look more likely. This environment could
cause any thunderstorm to produce strong wind gusts up to 70 mph,
and if the more aggressive CAPE solutions verify, hail up to the
size of ping pong balls. If thunderstorms develop in the western
Panhandles, they may be more on the dry side and would not rule out
a lightning-ignited fire, especially early on.  Thunderstorms will
likely wane with the loss of daytime heating this evening. Several
CAMs, as well as some mesoscale models, have an outflow boundary
moving into the northern Panhandles late tonight from thunderstorms
in Kansas. Will not rule out the possibility of thunderstorms along
and behind this outflow boundary between 06z to 12z Tuesday.

Much like today, Tuesday will feature feeble forcing, so any
thunderstorm that can develop will have to do so by natural rising
motion (reaching convective temperature). There is likely to be dry
air aloft that moves into the southeastern and central Panhandles
Tuesday afternoon and evening which should limit thunderstorm
development. However, the northwestern Panhandles may be more
removed from the dry air entrainment and could have some forcing
infringe upon the area, so cannot rule out some showers and
thunderstorms to move across the northwestern Panhandles Tuesday
evening. There is a chance that thunderstorms continue through
Tuesday night in the western Panhandles, but the more likely
scenario is that they stay in eastern New Mexico where there is
better forcing and moisture. Forcing and mid-level moisture should
begin to improve as we approach sunrise on Wednesday. Some CAM
solutions do bring thunderstorms in to the western Panhandles after
Midnight but actually weaken activity toward sunrise, likely due to
outflow from the New Mexico thunderstorms pushing into the western
Panhandles.

Vanden Bosch

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through next Sunday)
Issued at 100 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

Showers and thunderstorms may be ongoing but weakening across the
Panhandles to start Wednesday, most likely in the western
Panhandles. A few CAMs (e.g., HRRR, NAM 3km, and RRFS) suggest that
a MCV could ultimately develop from the eastern New Mexico storms,
and this MCV will track into the Panhandles during the day on
Wednesday. There should be a period of time on Wednesday where we
have dry weather, but cloud cover will remain. Forcing and
impressive moisture advection is expected to move in Wednesday
afternoon, and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon and
evening. If a MCV does develop, it will certainly be a feature to be
monitored. Not only will it be a focal point for thunderstorm
development, but we could see training or repeated rounds of
thunderstorms near the MCV. PWATs will be above the 90th percentile
across the Panhandles, above the 97th percentile in the central
Panhandles, and above the 99th percentile in the west. This
corresponds to PWATs above 1", and up to 1.5" in the eastern
Panhandles (locally higher possible). This will support heavy
rainfall with thunderstorms to potentially torrential rainfall with
stronger thunderstorms. Fortunately, storm motion will be around 20-
30 mph which will cut down on the residence time for any one
thunderstorm over a singular location. However, flash flood concerns
will increase if a location sees repeated rounds of thunderstorms or
training thunderstorms. This concern is likely to be focused around
the MCV. Given the potent low-level moisture in place, MLCAPE is
expected to rise into the 2000-3000 range. Wind shear won't be
strong; around 15-25 kts which will support multicell clusters.
However, these conditions will still favor at least a low-end severe
threat. Damaging winds and large hail are likely to be the primary
hazards. Thunderstorms may continue into the evening and potentially
into Wednesday night before weakening and/or moving out of the
Panhandles.

Thursday, an upper-level trough will be closed/cut-off over Mexico
as a shortwave is in the vicinity of the Panhandles. Cloudy
conditions are favored for Thursday morning but clouds may begin to
break down in the afternoon. Thunderstorms will be possible later
Thursday afternoon.

The trough is favored to stay in place for Friday with more
thunderstorms possible as moisture remains in place for the
Panhandles. Forecast confidence decreases from Friday and beyond.
The trough may start to budge and move northeastward late Friday and
into Saturday, which may enhance thunderstorm chances (favorable
forcing) or decrease thunderstorm chances (dry air moves in behind
the system).

Vanden Bosch

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1157 AM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

VFR conditions are expected through the next 24 hours.
Thunderstorms will be possible at all terminals this afternoon,
with a slightly higher chance at Amarillo and Guymon, but overall
confidence is too low for mentions at this time. Amendments may be
needed if confidence increases. Cannot rule out some showers or
thunderstorms later tonight at Guymon, but again, confidence is low.
Low-level wind shear is expected at Guymon and possible at
Dalhart tonight.

&&

.AMA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
OK...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...52
LONG TERM....52
AVIATION...52

Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 1, 12:03 PM CST, 4 hours 45 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
103 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

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Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
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103 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected across most of the Panhandles this
afternoon. There is a low chance for thunderstorms to become
strong to severe with the primary hazards being damaging wind
gusts and large hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Daily thunderstorm chances persist through the week, with the
highest chances Tuesday through Thursday. Severe thunderstorm
chances remain low, but cannot be ruled out for the next several
days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 1, 3:20 PM CST, 1 hour 28 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
420 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

TXZ008-012200-
Hutchinson TX-
420 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN HUTCHINSON COUNTY
THROUGH 500 PM CDT...

At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stinnett, or 10 miles northwest of Borger, moving northeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Stinnett, Sanford, and Pringle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3568 10145 3571 10162 3604 10156 3599 10114
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 216DEG 16KT 3580 10149

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Muscha

Special weather statement, Jun 1, 3:46 PM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
446 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

TXZ018-019-012230-
Donley TX-Armstrong TX-
446 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ARMSTRONG AND
WESTERN DONLEY COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...

At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southeast of Goodnight, or 14 miles west of Clarendon, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Clarendon, Howardwick, Greenbelt Lake, and Goodnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3475 10128 3491 10133 3513 10114 3512 10066
      3475 10097
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 229DEG 17KT 3498 10114

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Muscha

Special weather statement, Jun 1, 4:29 PM CST, 19 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
529 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

TXZ008-012315-
Hutchinson TX-
529 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HUTCHINSON COUNTY
THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Stinnett, or 14 miles north of Borger, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Hutchinson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3577 10136 3585 10147 3606 10126 3605 10120
      3596 10108 3588 10109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 229DEG 16KT 3587 10132

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Muscha

Special weather statement, Jun 1, 4:39 PM CST, 9 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
539 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

TXZ007-008-012315-
Hutchinson TX-Moore TX-
539 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN HUTCHINSON AND EAST
CENTRAL MOORE COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stinnett, or 13 miles northwest of Borger, moving northeast at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Stinnett and Pringle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 10162 3577 10176 3603 10153 3592 10131
      3577 10149
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 223DEG 15KT 3585 10150

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Muscha

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 68 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:45 UTC.

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Event by event

7 hail, 3 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Hutchinson

When: June 1, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Hutchinson County, 6.2 mi W of Stinnett
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.830, -101.560

Ping pong sized hail fell at Grandview RV Park west of Stinnett.

Hail, Hutchinson

When: June 1, 5:20 PM CST to 5:24 PM CST
Where: Hutchinson County, 3.45 mi S of Pringle to 2.15 mi SSE of Pringle
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.900, -101.450

Hailstones up to golf ball sized fell 5 miles north of Stinnett off of Highway 207. In addition, mostly pea to penny size hail fell at the intersection of Texas Highways 136 and 207, with some quarter size hail mixed in.

Flash Flood, Hutchinson

When: June 1, 5:55 PM CST to 6:55 PM CST
Where: Hutchinson County, Stinnett to 0.6 mi E of Stinnett
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.820, -101.450

Heavy rainfall led to several inches of water against at least two houses. An estimated 8 inches of water accumulated on a road, and one to two feet of water accumulated in a low-lying portion of a road all in and around Stinnett.

Hail, Hutchinson

When: June 1, 6:22 PM CST to 6:50 PM CST
Where: Hutchinson County, 0.89 mi NE of Stinnett to 2.15 mi NNE of Stinnett
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.830, -101.440

Hail fell across Stinnett with sizes ranging from quarter size to golfball.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sherman

When: June 2, 5:06 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, 1.81 mi WNW of Mallett
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.360, -102.130

Hail, Ochiltree

When: June 3, 1:46 PM CST
Where: Ochiltree County, 1.38 mi S of Perryton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.380, -100.800

Hail, Ochiltree

When: June 3, 1:46 PM CST
Where: Ochiltree County, 1.38 mi S of Perryton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.380, -100.800

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When: June 3, 1:55 PM CST
Where: Ochiltree County, 1.38 mi N of Perryton Muni Arpt
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 36.420, -100.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Gray

When: June 4, 12:27 PM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where: Gray County, 1.83 mi ENE of Mc Lean
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.240, -100.570

The mesonet located one mile east-northeast of Mclean first measured a severe wind gust of 63mph at 1327. The peak wind gust was 67mph which was measured at 1330.

Hail, Gray

When: June 5, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Gray County, 9.05 mi S of Laketon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.420, -100.610

Quarter size hail occurred and leaves were knocked off trees from hail in the area.

Flash Flood, Collingsworth

When: June 5, 5:05 PM CST to 7:15 PM CST
Where: Collingsworth County, 1.13 mi E of Wellington to 0.91 mi E of Wellington
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 34.850, -100.200

Water covered roads and some roads were impassable with fast flowing water about one mile east of Wellington. A large tree branch was swept away in a bar ditch from fast flowing water.

Hail, Hansford

When: June 5, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Hansford County, 6.22 mi NE of Morse
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.135, -101.403

Hail fell and the information reported indicated hailstones were about the size of a soda can, which appeared to be slightly less wide than the top of the can. This was estimated to be two inches in diameter.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.
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: 1339451, 1339453, 1339464, 1339454, 1339468, 1339470, 1339473, 1339469, 1339486, 1339539, 1339538, 1339541.