A supercell thunderstorm produced 3 tornadoes as it moved from San Angelo northeast to near Ballinger. Although the tornadoes produced minor damages, hail up to the size of golf balls that fell during the storm pounded the southern half of San Angelo, producing over $15 million in damage. Other storms produced quarter size hail and wind damage across parts of the Heartland and Northwest Hill Country.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 17:45:00 to 19-MAR-02 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: RICHLAND SPGS
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down by high winds when a severe thunderstorm roared through San Saba County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 16:55:00 to 19-MAR-02 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: VOCA
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A motorist reported that high winds blew his vehicle off of the road in southern McCulloch County.

Hail in IRION, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 12:45:00 to 19-MAR-02 12:45:00 (CST)
Location: MERTZON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 13:15:00 to 19-MAR-02 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 14:00:00 to 19-MAR-02 14:10:00 (CST)
Location: VERIBEST
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tornado traveled a 4 mile path across eastern Tom Green County, producing relatively minor damage. The tornado ripped part of a flat roof off of an outbuilding, threw several irrigation pipes a few hundred yards, and picked up and moved heavy steel pipes.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 14:03:00 to 19-MAR-02 14:03:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Strong winds downed 4 power poles south of San Angelo.

Tornado in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 13:31:00 to 19-MAR-02 13:36:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tornado touched down on the extreme southeast side of San Angelo, producing minor damage as it tracked along a 3 mile long path. Several empty mobile homes were overturned and a handful of hunting blinds tossed around by the tornado.

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 13:35:00 to 19-MAR-02 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 16M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail up to golf ball size pounded the southern half of San Angelo shortly after noon, creating drifts several feet deep in places. Around 3500 homes suffered light to moderate damage, along with around 4000 automobiles. Many trees were stripped of their leaves. Hail stayed on the ground for at least 8 hours in some places.

Flash Flood in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 13:35:00 to 19-MAR-02 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches in less than an hour brought flash flooding to parts of San Angelo. Between 10 and 15 people were stranded in at least 7 vehicles, with the occupants rescued by emergency personnel. No injuries were reported.

Tornado in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 14:13:00 to 19-MAR-02 14:14:00 (CST)
Location: BALLINGER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tornado briefly touched down in an open field south of the town of Ballinger.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 13:35:00 to 19-MAR-02 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Strong winds shattered windows in at least one business, causing minor damage.

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 13:25:00 to 19-MAR-02 13:25:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 16:00:00 to 19-MAR-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: JUNCTION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 16:41:00 to 19-MAR-02 16:41:00 (CST)
Location: BRADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 17:20:00 to 19-MAR-02 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: BRADY
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches flooded several streets in the town of Brady. At least one motorist had to be rescued from their vehicle when it became stranded in high water.

Hail in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 14:40:00 to 19-MAR-02 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: SONORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-02 15:50:00 to 19-MAR-02 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: FT MCKAVETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Fort McKavett in western Menard County.