The afternoon and evening of the 13th brought an active severe weather situation to West Texas.  The primary severe weather mode was multicell storm structures with damaging winds.  However, a few storms exhibited supercellular characteristics, and one tornado was documented in western Reeves County.  Large hail to the size of golfballs was also reported.  The most significant damage reports were received from the West Odessa and Odessa areas in Ector County.  Winds up to 100 MPH were reported with the first  severe storm to impact that area, but those reports could not be substantiated by a NWS damage survey.  A second complex of storms affecting the area resulted in 70 MPH winds.  Damage was also reported from thunderstorm winds in Kermit and Fort Stockton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 20:35:00 to 13-SEP-02 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 58 M
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A severe thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the Texas Mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in PECOS, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 16:12:00 to 13-SEP-02 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: BELDING
Magnitude: 57 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local law officials reported large trees blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARD, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 16:30:00 to 13-SEP-02 16:34:00 (CST)
Location: MONAHANS
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local media reported that a large transmitter tower was blown down near Monahans by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:15:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: KERMIT
Magnitude: 65 E
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A well developed bow echo developed and moved east across Winkler County.  The Kermit PD reported damaging winds up to 75 MPH.  Large trees were blown down along with power poles.  A few tin roofs received minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESIDIO, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:40:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: PRESIDIO
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Flood in PRESIDIO, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:40:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: PRESIDIO
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Minor street flooding was reported in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:20:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 56 M
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A severe thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the Texas Mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOVING, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 16:45:00 to 13-SEP-02 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: MENTONE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:52:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:52:00 (CST)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Reported on Highway 385.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:27:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:27:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:27:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:27:00 (CST)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:30:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: LENORAH
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in PECOS, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:37:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 70 M
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The ASOS at Fort Stockton measured a 58 MPH wind gust.  Numerous reports of winds up to 80 MPH were received in the following fifteen minutes.  Some of the reports indicated damage to large trees, power poles, and road signs.

Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:40:00 to 13-SEP-02 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Moderate street flooding was reported in parts of Odessa, resulting in at least one stalled car.  No injuries were reported.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:35:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Several reports of large hail ranging from quarter to golfball size were received from West Odessa.

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:10:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Two residences along Interstate 20 in southwest Ector County received damage from severe thunderstorm winds.  The roof of a mobile home was destroyed, windows were broken, and a barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:25:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 150K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous reports of damaging winds were received from the area around West Odessa.  Although reports indicated wind speeds ranging from 80 to 100 MPH, a NWS damage survey concluded that  maximum wind gusts were likely 80 MPH.  One mobile home was completely destroyed.  Seven homes received what was termed major damage, including severe roof or siding damage.  Five additional homes had minor damage, restricted to mainly broken windows.  Large trees and power poles were also blown down.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:09:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:09:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Severe thunderstorms resulted in 60 MPH winds at the Scarburough Sports Complex just before a high school football game was scheduled to begin.  No injuries or damage was reported.

Tornado in REEVES, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 14:30:00 to 13-SEP-02 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: BALMORHEA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A truck driver traveling on Interstate 10 in western Reeves County reported and photographed a tornado.  The tornado was located just north of the interstate...a few miles east of the Interstate 10 and Interstate 20 junction.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 17:50:00 to 13-SEP-02 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:10:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 15K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A secondary area of severe winds developed, and moved into the Odessa area.  These winds were associated with a broad area of weak convection which developed in the wake of the more significant severe thunderstorm previously listed.  This event resulted in damaging winds affecting the Permian Basin Fair.  Windows were blown out of approximately ten vehicles, and several tents were blown down.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in REEVES, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 18:00:00 to 13-SEP-02 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: PECOS
Magnitude: 56 M
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A severe thunderstorm wind gust of 64 MPH was measured at the Pecos Municipal Airport.