Severe thunderstorms moved across the big country. There were three reports of tornadoes with damage only to utility poles. Hail up to baseball size was also reported with a few of these storms. Two severe thunderstorms about an hour apart moved along the same path in Nolan county.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 21:28:00 to 07-MAY-02 21:28:00 (CST)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The second severe thunderstorm about an hour apart moves across Lake Sweetwater.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 21:28:00 to 07-MAY-02 21:28:00 (CST)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Quarter size hail feel at the intersection of south first and Willis in Abilene.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 21:30:00 to 07-MAY-02 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golfball size hail feel at Abilene Christian University.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:30:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Golfball size hail produce roof and window damage to a house near Lake Sweetwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:30:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: SWEETWATER
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High thunderstorm winds blew down several trees at the Lake Sweetwater Country Club. One house had some slight damage due to the winds.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:35:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: TRENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in JONES, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:45:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: HAWLEY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A brief tornado blew down a few utility poles near Hawley.

Tornado in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:45:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: ABILENE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A brief tornado blew down a few power poles on the north side of Abilene.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:50:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:50:00 (CST)
Location: TRENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 21:10:00 to 07-MAY-02 21:10:00 (CST)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in STERLING, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 18:54:00 to 07-MAY-02 18:54:00 (CST)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in STERLING, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 19:10:00 to 07-MAY-02 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A law enforcement officer reported golfball size hail on the north side of Sterling City.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 19:20:00 to 07-MAY-02 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 19:50:00 to 07-MAY-02 19:50:00 (CST)
Location: SWEETWATER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The fire department reported a narrow debris path crossing state highway 70 south of Sweetwater.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:00:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARYNEAL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A severe thunderstorm produced damage to several cars at a camp near Maryneal.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-02 20:25:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: MARYNEAL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A second severe thunderstorm moves into Maryneal producing golfball size hail.