Severe thunderstorms raked across much of the Texas panhandle during the late afternoon and into the evening hours.  Large hail and damaging winds along with several tornadoes occurred with these storms with the extreme southern Texas panhandle being hit hardest.  No fatalities or injuries occured from the severe weather...although damage was reported from the high winds and large hail.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:44:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:44:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:50:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:50:00 (CST)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:50:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:50:00 (CST)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 20:01:00 to 05-MAY-02 20:01:00 (CST)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:37:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:37:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:38:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:38:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:38:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:38:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:54:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:54:00 (CST)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 6K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Telephone poles were reported broken along with metal twisted and tree limbs down.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:31:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:31:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:37:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:37:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:30:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:33:00 (CST)
Location: WAYSIDE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:11:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: WAYSIDE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:55:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:02:00 (CST)
Location: CANYON
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A damage assessment was made on this tornado.  This tornado began in Lubbock's County Warning Area in Swisher county.  After the tornado tore through the community of Happy Texas, it moved east northeast and entered the extreme southern sections of Randall county.  Two homes received moderate damage from the tornado in Randall county.  No injuries or deaths occurred in Randall county.

Tornado in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:57:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:59:00 (CST)
Location: CANYON
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 16:22:00 to 05-MAY-02 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: HEREFORD
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 16:35:00 to 05-MAY-02 16:38:00 (CST)
Location: PRINGLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 16:31:00 to 05-MAY-02 16:36:00 (CST)
Location: DAWN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:58:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:58:00 (CST)
Location: GLAZIER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

The tornado remained over open country and the path length and width were estimated.  The tornado developed over northeastern Hemphill county and then moved east for about a mile and crossed in Norman Oklahoma's County Warning Area in Ellis county.  No damage or injuries were reported from the tornado.  No injuries or deaths occurred from the tornado.

Hail in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 20:45:00 to 05-MAY-02 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: QUAIL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:23:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:23:00 (CST)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:40:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Skylights broken and lots of roof damage along with windshields broken and damage to aircraft.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:55:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:36:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:36:00 (CST)
Location: CLAUDE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:50:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: CLAUDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 20:15:00 to 05-MAY-02 20:18:00 (CST)
Location: ROLLA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated. This tornado formed on the Donley and Collingsworth county line and then moved into Collingsworth county before dissipating.

Tornado in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 20:15:00 to 05-MAY-02 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: HEDLEY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated. The tornado formed on the Donley and Collingsworth county line.

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 15:15:00 to 05-MAY-02 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: ETTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tornado in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:54:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:58:00 (CST)
Location: CANADIAN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:35:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: WAYSIDE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Tornado in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 19:10:00 to 05-MAY-02 19:13:00 (CST)
Location: GOODNIGHT
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported. The tornado path length and width were estimated.

Hail in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 20:44:00 to 05-MAY-02 20:44:00 (CST)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:11:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:11:00 (CST)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 15:21:00 to 05-MAY-02 15:21:00 (CST)
Location: DUMAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 15:35:00 to 05-MAY-02 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: SUNRAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 15:35:00 to 05-MAY-02 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: SUNRAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 15:40:00 to 05-MAY-02 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: SUNRAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 15:50:00 to 05-MAY-02 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: HEREFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 16:40:00 to 05-MAY-02 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: MORSE JCT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:26:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:26:00 (CST)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:27:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:27:00 (CST)
Location: STINNETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 16:49:00 to 05-MAY-02 16:49:00 (CST)
Location: UMBARGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 20:12:00 to 05-MAY-02 20:12:00 (CST)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 9K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and powerlines were reported blown down.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:14:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:14:00 (CST)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:15:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: STINNETT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:18:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:18:00 (CST)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:27:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:27:00 (CST)
Location: WAKA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:50:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: GRUVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 17:50:00 to 05-MAY-02 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-02 18:15:00 to 05-MAY-02 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC