Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, May 22 to 23, 2026

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, May 22 to 23, 2026
Start: 2026-05-22T18:00
End: 2026-05-23T08:21
Location: Texas

May 22 to 23, 2026 · NWS SHV · 19 events in 8 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 19

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 SHV wrote it up.

A weak stationary front extended across East Texas and North Louisiana along the I-20 corridor during the afternoon hours of May 22nd, where a weak surface low drifted east along this boundary during the afternoon and evening. Meanwhile, weak upper level disturbances translated northeast atop this front in the southwest flow aloft, which both enhanced large scale forcing along the front within the moist and unstable air mass in place. As a result, scattered severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon through the evening hours along the front, and produced multiple reports of large hail across Rusk and Panola Counties. While these storms diminished by mid-evening with the loss of heating/reduced instability, a line of severe thunderstorms progressed east along the front into East Texas during the predawn hours of May 23rd, driven by a stronger upper level disturbance riding east along the front. Damaging winds and large hail accompanied these storms as they moved through much of Lower East Texas along/south of I-20 through the mid-morning hours, before exiting the area to the east into Western Louisiana.

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 Shreveport, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 22, 5:37 PM CST, 23 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Issued at 135 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026
Much needed rainfall will continue over the Holiday Weekend with a Flood Watch south of I-20, where potential is greatest.
The next upper low will begin to spread rainfall into our Four- State area tonight and then become nearly stationary by Sunday.
The long term period continues with this active weather pattern for the rest of May and into early June with drought relief.

Area forecast discussion, May 22, 5:37 PM CST, 23 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
637 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 135 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

 - Much needed rainfall will continue over the Holiday Weekend
   with a Flood Watch south of I-20, where potential is greatest.

 - The next upper low will begin to spread rainfall into our Four-
   State area tonight and then become nearly stationary by Sunday.

 - The long term period continues with this active weather pattern
   for the rest of May and into early June with drought relief.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 135 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

Beautiful afternoon with a briefly quiet period unfolding to
start the holiday weekend. The HRRR, GFS and NAM all look at more
development this evening under a spoke of the departing low now in
the Memphis vicinty. The dry slot is over Toledo Bend country and
extends into NE LA. So just enough turning aloft to develop some
lift this evening apart from the sun's lack of influence. Our
sounding at noon is largely uncapped with still good PWAT over an
inch and half. So we will take all we can muster rainwise with our
drought finally under repair.

The next big system on approach is currently moving over Baja and
will begin to spread more lift into our air space in the predawn
hours on Saturday. So with more convective activity arriving and
the atmosphere showing signs of slowing down even ahead of it's
arrival, we will be in for some slow moving thunderstorms and thus
the primary reason for the Flood Watch and it's extended duration.
This and the fact some persons may not have usual access to
weather information while enjoying the great outdoors this holiday
weekend. Our noon sounding didn't even have any 50KT flags in
deep SW flow from bottom to top with mostly winds of 20-35KT
aloft. There is even a little upper level ridging suppressing
vertical motions today that will filter eastward by sunset. So,
get ready for more rainfall with still an opportunity to get back
to average this late Spring. The drought monitor missed the boat
earlier this week, but will no doubt see marked improvement over
this long weekend and be reassessed early on Tuesday.

Today turned out nice and warm, right at average here in
Shreveport with 86 so far. A good cu field unfolding may keep us
there, but that SW wind is always good for a bit warmer day than
expected. Going forward with system number two, we will see our
highs ease back a bit with less sun and more clouds. Lows will
very slowly edge toward the 70 degree mark by Monday with
southerly flow in the low levels until Monday afternoon. The
models have positioned the nearly stationary low a little more
toward the heart of our area compared to over NE TX the fast
couple of days. Our total QPF over the forecast period is from
near 3 inches for I-30 to a few spots over our southern tier of
Co/Pa with over 5 inches. The WPC has trimmed us out their day
one, but still looking at the large Slight Risk area to filter in
over our area at daybreak and through Sunday. Memorial Day will
likely remain in the Marginal category until the next Pacific low
acts as a kicker on the soon to be nearly stationary low parking
overhead late on Saturday. And still this time of year, the big
concern is for lightning to those outside. If Thunder roars, go
indoors! And then secondly, the flooding potential with slower
movement. So make sure and have a way to receive weather info
while boating, fishing and camping during this unofficial start to
the summer season. /24/

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 620 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will decrease in coverage
through the evening, leaving SCT-BKN VFR conditions/ceilings
prevailing into the overnight period. Towards 23/12z, ceilings
will lower quickly to low-end MVFR and IFR, with pockets of LIFR
also possible. Patchy fog may also develop, especially around
terminals where TSRA passed during the prior evening. Fog may
temporarily drop vsbys to generally MVFR. A line of storms may
then move from west to east Saturday morning after 12z, bringing
gusty winds and vsby reductions to MVFR/IFR. While confidence is
low on the timing and intensity of the line, it has been included
in the 23/00z TAF update given recent model consistency. Isolated
thunderstorms will follow in the wake of the line through the
afternoon, with ceilings likely to improve back to VFR or at least
high-end MVFR. Winds to be generally light and variable, possibly
favoring a more SE direction on Saturday around 5-6kt. Expect
gusty and erratic winds in and around thunderstorm activity.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Issued at 135 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

Monitor forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings,
especially south of I-20 with a Flood Watch in effect all
weekend through Monday. /24/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SHV  67  84  68  80 /  40  60  80  70
MLU  67  86  68  81 /  40  80  90  90
DEQ  62  81  63  82 /  20  80  50  40
TXK  65  84  66  82 /  30  70  60  50
ELD  63  84  64  80 /  30  70  70  60
TYR  68  84  67  81 /  20  40  40  50
GGG  67  84  67  80 /  30  60  60  60
LFK  69  84  68  80 /  30  80  80  70

&&

.SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...None.
LA...Flood Watch through Monday evening for LAZ010-011-017>020-022.

OK...None.
TX...Flood Watch through Monday evening for TXZ152-153-165>167.

&&

DISCUSSION...24
AVIATION...23

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 22, 4:24 PM CST, 1 hour 36 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
524 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

LAZ001-002-222300-
Bossier LA-Caddo LA-
524 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL CADDO AND WEST
CENTRAL BOSSIER PARISHES UNTIL 6 PM CDT...

At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Mooringsport, or 15 miles northwest of Shreveport,
moving east at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Bossier City, Blanchard, Benton, Mooringsport, Dixie, Ferguson and
  Bethany.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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 3253 9404 3266 9404 3275 9369 3255 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 259DEG 20KT 3260 9399

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

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Special weather statement, May 22, 4:45 PM CST, 1 hour 15 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
545 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

LAZ006-014-222315-
Union LA-Ouachita LA-
545 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN UNION AND
NORTHWESTERN OUACHITA PARISHES UNTIL 615 PM CDT...

At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Farmerville, or 10 miles northwest of Claiborne,
moving east at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Sterlington, Rocky Branch, Loch Lomon, Spencer and Deshard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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 3272 9238 3277 9206 3276 9206 3274 9205
      3273 9207 3272 9206 3271 9206 3270 9205
      3271 9204 3270 9204 3269 9205 3269 9204
      3256 9203 3258 9236
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 265DEG 22KT 3265 9231

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

57

Special weather statement, May 22, 5:39 PM CST, 21 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
639 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

LAZ001-TXZ151-230015-
Caddo LA-Panola TX-
639 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CADDO PARISH AND
EAST CENTRAL PANOLA COUNTY UNTIL 715 PM CDT...

At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Deberry, or 15 miles northeast of Carthage, moving
east at 15 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
  Midyett and Spring Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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 3218 9416 3227 9419 3238 9396 3222 9391
      3221 9393 3220 9404 3219 9404
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 250DEG 13KT 3224 9411

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

57

Special weather statement, May 22, 5:40 PM CST, 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
640 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

LAZ001-010-230015-
De Soto LA-Caddo LA-
640 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CADDO AND NORTH
CENTRAL DE SOTO PARISHES UNTIL 715 PM CDT...

At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stonewall, or 14 miles south of Shreveport, moving east at 15 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
  Stonewall and Frierson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

If on or near Wallace Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3225 9386 3229 9388 3239 9367 3224 9359
      3224 9361 3220 9384
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 250DEG 13KT 3226 9381

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

57

Special weather statement, May 22, 5:46 PM CST, 14 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
646 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

TXZ150-230015-
Rusk TX-
646 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL RUSK COUNTY UNTIL
715 PM CDT...

At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Turnertown, or 9 miles southwest of Henderson, moving
east at 15 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
  Henderson, Joinerville and Turnertown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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 3205 9495 3210 9499 3216 9499 3226 9483
      3208 9471
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 250DEG 13KT 3211 9493

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

57

Special weather statement, May 22, 5:49 PM CST, 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
649 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

LAZ001-002-230030-
Caddo LA-Bossier LA-
649 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CADDO AND SOUTHEASTERN
BOSSIER PARISHES UNTIL 730 PM CDT...

At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fosters, or near Bossier City, moving east at 10 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 damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Fosters, Eastwood, Sligo,
  Bodcau and Barksdale Air Force Base.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9369 3242 9373 3251 9374 3257 9349
      3241 9347
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 264DEG 4KT 3247 9369

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The radar

The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 109 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:03 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

12 thunderstorm wind, 7 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Rusk

When: May 22, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, 0.79 mi WNW of Price
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.135, -94.942

Quarter size hail fell in the Price community.

Hail, Panola

When: May 22, 6:12 PM CST
Where: Panola County, 3.07 mi SSW of Tatum
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.259, -94.540

Quarter size hail fell near Martin Creek Lake.

Hail, Rusk

When: May 22, 6:20 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, 0.67 mi ENE of Turnertown
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.183, -94.939

Quarter size hail fell near the Turnertown community.

Hail, Rusk

When: May 22, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, 0.43 mi W of Tainerville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.180, -94.907

Quarter size hail fell in the Joinerville community.

Hail, Rusk

When: May 22, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Rusk County, 0.57 mi NNE of Turnertown
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.187, -94.946

Half dollar size hail fell in the Turnertown community. This was the second such occurrence of large hail in 20 minutes.

Hail, Smith

When: May 23, 4:10 AM CST
Where: Smith County, 0.75 mi WNW of Lindale
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.523, -95.412

Half-dollar size hail fell in Lindale.

Hail, Smith

When: May 23, 4:12 AM CST
Where: Smith County, 2.67 mi S of Kirkpatrick Addition
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.312, -95.374

Quarter size hail fell in the Lindsey Park area of Tyler.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: May 23, 4:28 AM CST
Where: Cherokee County, 0.59 mi E of Jacksonville
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.950, -95.260

Several trees were downed across the city of Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: May 23, 4:40 AM CST
Where: Smith County, 3.17 mi NNE of Lake Tyler
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.274, -95.163

Trees were blown down across Smith County, including just north of Lake Tyler.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camp

When: May 23, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Camp County, 3.18 mi SW of Pittsburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.969, -95.011

A tree was blown down at the 2500 Block of FM 1519 southeast of Leesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rusk

When: May 23, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Rusk County, 0.75 mi ESE of Tainerville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.176, -94.888

A tree was blown down across Highway 64 west of Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rusk

When: May 23, 5:45 AM CST
Where: Rusk County, 0.99 mi ENE of Chapman
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.157, -94.615

Trees were blown down across County Road 3102.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: May 23, 5:50 AM CST
Where: Harrison County, 2.72 mi WNW of Walkers Mill
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.602, -94.589

Trees were downed on FM 449 near the Carterville community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: May 23, 5:54 AM CST
Where: Harrison County, 3.35 mi NNE of Harleton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.717, -94.557

A tree was blown down across Red Bud Drive near Lake Deerwood.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: May 23, 6:20 AM CST
Where: Harrison County, 0.84 mi NNW of Scottsville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.541, -94.237

A tree was blown down near FM 1998 and CR 2213 near Scottsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, San Augustine

When: May 23, 8:00 AM CST
Where: San Augustine County, 5.12 mi SW of Chinquapin
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 31.342, -94.154

A tree was blown down on FM 705 between Broaddus and Bronson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When: May 23, 8:16 AM CST
Where: Sabine County, 1.94 mi WSW of Plainview
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.314, -94.002

Several trees were blown down on Highway 96 between Bronson and Pineland.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When: May 23, 8:17 AM CST
Where: Sabine County, 1.94 mi S of Rosevine
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.392, -93.998

Several trees were blown down on FM 1 between Pineland and Rosevine.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sabine

When: May 23, 8:21 AM CST
Where: Sabine County, 3.46 mi SE of Yellowpine
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.251, -93.782

Several trees were blown down on Highway 87 between the Yellowpine and Six Mile communities.

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.

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: 1340315, 1340316, 1340317, 1340318, 1340319, 1340328, 1340329, 1340330, 1340331, 1340332, 1340333, 1340334, 1340337, 1340335, 1340336, 1340338, 1340340, 1340339, 1340341.