Texas, 2026

Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, June 4 to 6, 2026

June 4 to 6, 2026 · NWS SJT · 5 events in 3 counties and zones

Scattered thunderstorms produced isolated large hail and localized flash flooding across the eastern half of the area.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
5

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.

Scattered thunderstorms produced isolated large hail and localized flash flooding across the eastern half of the area.

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 Jun 4, 11:27 AM CST, 6 hours 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A low chance (20-30%) of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
  • Medium to high chances (50-90%) for showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, with localized flash flooding possible.
  • Hot and dry conditions return for much of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 4, 11:27 AM CST, 6 hours 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1227 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A low chance (20-30%) of thunderstorms this afternoon and
  evening.

- Medium to high chances (50-90%) for showers and thunderstorms
  through Saturday, with localized flash flooding possible.

- Hot and dry conditions return for much of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

Expect a few showers and thunderstorms this evening but nothing
organized. Otherwise, a dry forecast for tonight. For Friday,
looks quiet during the morning hours. The combination of moderate
instability and abundant moisture during the afternoon will lead
to scattered showers and thunderstorms(per Hi-Res models) mainly
across the eastern half of the area. This activity will last into
the evening hours. The main hazards from storms will be localized
flash flooding, gusty winds and dangerous lightning.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday night through next Thursday)
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

The best chance of rain will be Saturday and Saturday night across
our area as a strong upper level disturbance moves by and abundant
moisture will be in the area. There is a medium to high chance of
showers and thunderstorms mainly Saturday afternoon and evening
across the area. The main hazard looks to be possible isolated
flash flooding due to high PW values(1.5 to 1.75 inches). There is
a marginal risk of excessive rainfall across the area. Also, the
severe weather risk looks low at this time for Saturday but
increasing mid level flow will help improve deep layer shear for
at least strong storms. For Sunday through next week look for a
drying out pattern as an upper level ridge builds over the
Southern Plains. Expect warmer temperatures with highs mainly in
the mid to upper 90s.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1152 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

VFR conditions are expected for most of this afternoon before we
see another round of MVFR to IFR conditions overnight. Scattered
thunderstorms are still indicated in model guidance by Friday
morning around 12z, which will largely affect the I-10 corridor
the most initially. Areas further to the north will be affected
later in the day on Friday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Abilene     71  86  68  86 /   0  30  60  70
San Angelo  70  82  66  85 /  20  50  60  70
Junction    68  83  66  86 /  30  50  60  40
Brownwood   69  84  67  84 /  10  30  60  70
Sweetwater  70  87  67  86 /  10  30  50  70
Ozona       68  81  65  84 /  40  60  60  50
Brady       69  82  66  83 /  10  50  60  60

&&

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

SHORT TERM...21
LONG TERM....21
AVIATION...41

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 4, 5:22 PM CST, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
622 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

TXZ170-042345-
Mason TX-
622 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MASON COUNTY THROUGH 645
PM CDT...

At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mason, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mason, Art, Hedwigs Hill, and Koockville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3058 9916 3060 9932 3090 9930 3078 9899
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 213DEG 13KT 3069 9922

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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The radar

The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 139 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:41 UTC.

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Event by event

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

Hail, Mason

When
June 4, 5:39 PM CST
Where
Mason County, 0.91 mi NW of Mason
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.740, -99.230

Hail, Mason

When
June 4, 5:45 PM CST
Where
Mason County, 0.91 mi NW of Mason
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
30.740, -99.230

Quarter size and slightly larger hail with the 1st round, then the second round was about dime size.

Hail, Mason

When
June 4, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Mason County, 1.19 mi E of Koockville
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
30.750, -99.230

Flash Flood, Shackelford

When
June 6, 12:00 AM CST
Where
Shackelford County, 14.29 mi SW of Acampo to 14.25 mi SW of Acampo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.550, -99.570

Law Enforcement reported water over the road at Highway 351 and FM 604.

Flash Flood, Taylor

When
June 6, 12:19 AM CST
Where
Taylor County, 3.58 mi SW of Buffalo Gap to 3.34 mi SW of Buffalo Gap
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Park/Forest Service
Coordinates
32.250, -99.870

Superintendent at Abilene State Park reports main road to park under water.

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.

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: 1352796, 1352799, 1352801, 1352790, 1352794.