Multiple rounds of storms moved over portions of SE Texas, bringing large hail and damaging winds.
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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 HGX wrote it up.
Multiple rounds of storms moved over portions of SE Texas, bringing large hail and damaging winds.
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 Houston/Galveston, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 9, 5:10 PM CST, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 610 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... - Isolated severe storms and heavy rains possible this afternoon with a lull in rain chances tonight through Sunday morning. - Cold front pushes through SE Texas Sunday evening through early Monday morning. Severe storms possible, especially along the front. - High pressure and calmer weather throughout much of the upcoming work week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1145 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026 Several showers and storms are ongoing over the Gulf this afternoon, tracking with the passing shortwave moving over the area. Any additional convection should track eastward with this shortwave trough, resulting in rain chances decreasing from west to east later this evening. However, there is still some modest instability present, broadly higher inland and lower closer to the coast/over the gulf waters. The apex of bulk shear is progged to trail behind the main region of lift, but there's still a modest 25-40 knots that will overlap with some of our convection this afternoon. SPC maintains a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of Severe Storms this afternoon with damaging winds and large hail being the primary concerns. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible too in some of these storms too. Severe threat is isolated, and convection overall is looking fairly sparse inland, though that may change as skies are beginning to scatter out. Should see a lull in rains tonight into portions of Sunday as the shortwave aloft continues east. Onshore flow should be back in place, but still only for a brief time, as a cold front should push into SE Texas late Sunday night. A positive tilt midlevel shortwave trough will also be moving over the northern half of the state at this time, helping supply additional lift with the FROPA. In addition, a small area of diffluence also appears to form in the upper levels between the shortwave trough and the subtropical jet, around portions of central/eastern Texas, which may further enhance lift. Instability looks broadly better across the board, some areas progged to get around 2000-3000 ML CAPE with even higher values of MU CAPE possible. Midlevel lapse rates are still generally favorable too, around 7-7.8 J/KG early in the evening with TEI values near 26. Bulk shear near 35 knots, cloud layer shear around 80 knots, and modest DCAPE ~900 J/KG will also be present as well. CAP weakens in the afternoon, so some convection ahead of the front will be possible, though the main bulk of storms should come in the late evening as the front pushes into the Brazos Valley and eventually off the coast by Monday morning. SPC has our northern tier of counties under a Slight Risk (level 2/5) of Severe Weather for Sunday/early Monday morning with a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) extending southward past the I-10 corridor. Damaging winds and hail remain the primary hazards with these storms. The severe weather threat begins Sunday afternoon with a few isolated pop-up storms possible, then reaches it's apex during the evening hours as the front pushes into the Brazos Valley. After midnight, the chances of severe weather should be declining as the front pushes south, fully coming to an end later in the morning on Monday as storms push out of the area. Monday should see breezy, cooler and drier weather as high pressure fills over the area in the wake of the cold front. A mid to upper level ridge will also build across the Four Corners region, ushering in a period of benign weather through the next several days. This ridge aloft should shift easterly, along with surface high pressure, allowing onshore winds to return around Tuesday night. This will allow moisture to rebuild as temperatures rise through mid week. Highs should be in the upper 70s/80s (isolated 90s possible) with lows in the 60s/70s. Around Thursday, the ridge aloft will weaken slightly as vorticity impulses & a shortwave trough push in from the Great Basin. The ridge itself will also shift east of the area on Friday, weakening it's influence over the area. Still, onshore flow and warm wx should remain in place with slim rain chances through the end of the work week. 03 && .AVIATION... (00Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 610 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026 Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms currently ongoing west of I-45. Expect this activity to persist through 02Z-03Z before dissipating. MVFR to IFR ceilings expected to develop overnight across most terminals along with the potential for reduced visibilities due to patchy fog. This is especially the case if any of the area terminals see rainfall late this afternoon or evening. Winds will remain light and variable through Sunday morning before becoming light and predominantly southeasterly by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. MVFR ceilings likely lingering through 16Z-17Z before lifting to VFR areawide. Late Sunday evening into the overnight hours (most likely beginning around or after 03Z/Monday), a line of storms is expected to push through the area along a frontal boundary. Some of these storms may be strong to severe and capable of producing strong winds and hail. Northerly winds and MVFR ceilings are anticipated in the wake of the front. Batiste && .MARINE... Issued at 1145 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026 Showers and thunderstorms continue over the Gulf waters this afternoon. Cannot rule out some additional storms developing near or over the coastline this afternoon either. These thunderstorms could produce higher winds, seas and lower visibility from heavier rainfall. Anticipate a lull rainfall this evening through Sunday afternoon. A cold front should push off the coast late Sunday night through early Monday morning, bringing another round of showers and storms across the bays and waters. Light to moderate northeast winds are expected after the front, shifting southeasterly Tuesday night. 03 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... College Station (CLL) 73 87 66 79 / 20 20 70 20 Houston (IAH) 73 88 69 83 / 20 20 60 20 Galveston (GLS) 76 83 74 83 / 20 0 60 20 && .HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && DISCUSSION...03 AVIATION...Batiste MARINE...03
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
529 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
TXZ210-092300-
Colorado TX-
529 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL COLORADO COUNTY THROUGH
600 PM CDT...
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Columbus, moving south at 10 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...
Columbus.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2981 9656 2979 9643 2957 9643 2961 9668
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 012DEG 8KT 2972 9653
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
BatisteSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
545 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
TXZ195-197-211-092330-
Washington TX-Burleson TX-Austin TX-
545 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN AUSTIN...SOUTH
CENTRAL BURLESON AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM
CDT...
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Brenham, moving east at 25 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...
Brenham, Shelby, Industry, Burton, Lake Somerville State Park &
Trailway, Carmine, and Quarry.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3020 9674 3021 9674 3025 9672 3025 9669
3029 9666 3032 9658 3031 9639 3010 9630
2996 9633 2994 9647 2997 9657 3004 9662
3011 9663 3013 9665 3015 9665 3015 9668
3016 9669 3015 9672 3018 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 277DEG 24KT 3007 9645
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CasselSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
632 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
TXZ212-213-227-100000-
Waller TX-Inland Harris TX-Fort Bend TX-
632 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL FORT BEND...
SOUTHEASTERN WALLER AND WEST CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM
CDT...
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sealy, moving northwest at 10 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...
Katy, Richmond, Brookshire, Pecan Grove, Mission Bend, Eldridge /
West Oaks, southwestern Addicks Park Ten, Fulshear, Pattison, Cinco
Ranch, Four Corners, Cumings, and northeastern Weston Lakes.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2958 9584 2969 9594 2983 9595 2984 9582
2980 9566 2970 9563 2961 9570
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 154DEG 5KT 2977 9614
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CasselSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
649 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
TXZ200-300-100015-
Northern Liberty TX-Southern Liberty TX-
649 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LIBERTY COUNTY
THROUGH 715 PM CDT...
At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Devers, or 9 miles east of Liberty. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Ames, Daisetta, and Devers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 2997 9472 3010 9473 3014 9461 3011 9460
3011 9451 2995 9447
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 252DEG 2KT 3005 9465
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
BatisteSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
654 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
TXZ210-100030-
Colorado TX-
654 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO COUNTY
THROUGH 730 PM CDT...
At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Sublime, or 18 miles east of Hallettsville, moving
south at 10 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...
Sheridan and Rock Island.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2955 9653 2933 9656 2934 9656 2953 9675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 008DEG 10KT 2944 9664
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CasselSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
713 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
TXZ213-227-100045-
Inland Harris TX-Fort Bend TX-
713 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN FORT BEND AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARRIS COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM CDT...
At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Cinco Ranch, or near Pecan Grove, moving south at
10 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sugar Land, northwestern Missouri City, Rosenberg, Stafford,
Richmond, Town West, Pecan Grove, Eldridge / West Oaks, First Colony,
Mission Bend, southwestern Addicks Park Ten, Meadows Place, Fulshear,
Pleak, New Territory, Cinco Ranch, Westwood, Four Corners, Alief, and
Westchase.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2967 9593 2981 9565 2966 9548 2954 9565
2948 9584
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 341DEG 9KT 2967 9581
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CasselThe Houston radar (KHGX), 73 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:13 UTC.
5 hail, 2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Multiple rounds of hail were reported near Cinco Ranch, ranging from quarter size to penny and nickel size.
Hail, ranging from half dollar to golf ball size, fell over Birdwell Rd north of Wesley Grove. It was reported that hail fell for approximately 45 minutes in this area.
A member of the pubic reported quarter size hail along I-45 near exit 136 off Spur 67.
A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail through mPING. The same spotter called to report potentially larger hail, but it was unsafe to retrieve and measure before some melting occurred.
Law enforcement reported downed trees near the intersection of Hwy 36 N and Christmas Rd.
A trained spotter reported nickel and quarter size hail near Brenham, TX..
County dispatch reported that fire crews were working to clear a high concentration of fallen trees along FM 149 and Jackson Road in Montgomery county. Time of damaged was estimated from radar.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, May 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: 1329455, 1329456, 1329457, 1329458, 1329459, 1329460, 1329461.