Numerous severe thunderstorms developed on the evening of the 4th across the Permian Basin.  The most intense activity was across the eastern basin...where three supercell storms moved parallel to Interstate 20 producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.  Damage resulting from a weak tornado was observed on Highway 350 southwest of Ira in southern Scurry County.  Two tornadoes were observed in northern Mitchell County just before midnight...along with hail to the size of baseballs.  Damage from the tornadoes was limited to downed power poles.  As the dryline retreated west across the basin...other storms formed in the western basin.  These storms were less organized, but produced dime size hail.  Total dollar estimates of the damage are in the 95K to 100K range.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:45:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:45:00 (CST)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An NWS damage survey determined a large tree just off of Highway 208 on County Road 155 was uprooted by thunderstorm winds...possibly associated with the RFD...south of the tornado's path.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:30:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: CEDAR LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:00:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: KNAPP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:15:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: IRA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Multiple reports including on Highway 1606.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 18:45:00 to 04-MAY-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 19:45:00 to 04-MAY-02 19:45:00 (CST)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Reported on Highway 208.

Tornado in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:15:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: IRA
Magnitude: 56 E
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 15K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Road signs and four power poles were blown down when a tornado crossed Highway 350.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 20:15:00 to 04-MAY-02 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: KNAPP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:45:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:45:00 (CST)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported a tornado.  An NWS damage survey determined a path width of 250 yards with a length between one half mile and one mile.  The tornado blew down sixteen power poles as it crossed Highway 208 north of Colorado City.  Dollar estimates of damage determined through interviews with utility company responsible for damaged power poles.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 22:45:00 to 04-MAY-02 22:45:00 (CST)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 23:01:00 to 04-MAY-02 23:03:00 (CST)
Location: LORAINE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Multiple spotter reports.

Tornado in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 23:03:00 to 04-MAY-02 23:03:00 (CST)
Location: LORAINE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported a brief tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 23:05:00 to 04-MAY-02 23:05:00 (CST)
Location: LORAINE
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 17K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An NWS damage survey determined thunderstorm winds damaged a utility pole...destroyed the roof on a building...and caused minor roof damage to a church.

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 23:30:00 to 04-MAY-02 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: LORAINE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Reported along Interstate 20 on the county line.  Damage sustained to vehicles traveling on the interstate.

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 20:30:00 to 04-MAY-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: TARZAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 21:05:00 to 04-MAY-02 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 21:05:00 to 04-MAY-02 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: HERMLEIGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large hail driven by 50 mph winds broke windows and punctured holes in the side of a trailer house.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-02 21:30:00 to 04-MAY-02 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE J B THOMAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Reported on northwest shore of lake off of FM1205 and Highway 1610.