Severe thunderstorms formed across portions of western north Texas during the afternoon of the 27th and moved southeastward. These storms resulted in areas of significant hail damage and 2 weak tornadoes. Hundreds of insurance claims were filed across Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties (300 near and on the southwest side of Wichita Falls in Wichita County) due to hail damage, a total of approximately 1.8 million dollars.

Tornado in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 12:28:00 to 27-MAY-00 12:31:00 (CST)
Location: ARCHER CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 2.5K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

This tornado formed 1 mile south of Archer City. Minor damage was sustained to the roof of a tin barn, and some fences were damage, which is consistent with an F0 rating.

Tornado in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 12:24:00 to 27-MAY-00 12:24:00 (CST)
Location: ARCHER CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Reported by: STORM CHASER

This tornado developed 3 miles southwest of Archer City and dissipated quickly, resulting in no damage (F0).

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:58:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:58:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:06:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:06:00 (CST)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:10:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:10:00 (CST)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:05:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:05:00 (CST)
Location: HOLLIDAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:00:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 12:20:00 to 27-MAY-00 12:20:00 (CST)
Location: ARCHER CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:15:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:10:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:10:00 (CST)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:00:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: JOY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:27:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:27:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA FALLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:17:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:17:00 (CST)
Location: PETROLIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:18:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:18:00 (CST)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:45:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:45:00 (CST)
Location: DEAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:05:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:05:00 (CST)
Location: SHEPPARD AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:07:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:07:00 (CST)
Location: JOLLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:35:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:50:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA FALLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 600K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO