Severe thunderstorms capable of very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will continue through tonight across parts of the central and southern Plains. Heavy rain will pose a threat for flash flooding across portions of central and coastal Texas. Thunderstorms may also cause isolated wind damage across the Southeast. Read More >
Storm Summary:
In addition to the tornadoes, multiple reports of very large hail were received over Brown and Day Counties, including some to the size of tennis balls or baseballs (2.5” diameter). Several vehicles were severely damaged due to the hail. Significant crop damage from the hail was also surveyed. The most widespread crop damage appeared to be concentrated in southeastern Brown County, as well as northern and southeastern Day County (see image with hail swaths below).
Storm Reports:
Image Depicting Location of Large Hail Swaths and Photos of Hail Damage:
Other Storm Photos:
Picture of large hail taken 6 miles south and 4 miles east of Groton on HWY 37. Photo courtesy of Michelle Johnson.
Large hail near Groton. Photo courtesy of Michelle Johnson.
Funnel spotted 4 miles east of Groton on HWY 12. Photo courtesy of Michelle Johnson.
Damage to farm outbuilding near Langford.
Damage to farm outbuilding near Langford.
Damage to farm outbuilding near Langford.