Severe thunderstorms were numerous across parts of the Permian Basin during the evening of the 3rd, with less coverage over the Big Bend and Trans Pecos regions. This event began as a pair of supercell thunderstorms moved southeast from the Texas South Plains along a frontal boundary. These storms moved into the northeast Permian Basin, and resulted in large hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds, and flash flooding. A second area of severe storm development occurred to the southwest, across the western Permian Basin. The most damaging severe weather of the event occurred as this activity moved into Ector County. This storm was responsible for significant wind damage across parts of Ector and Midland Counties which left 60 families homeless. By mid evening, the two organized convective complexes were generally exiting the eastern Permian Basin. The thunderstorm activity was followed by a very dramatic haboob which moved across a large part of the central Permian Basin.

Dust Storm in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:50:00 to 03-JUN-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: UNKNOWN

This day's severe thunderstorm activity evolved into two organized multicell clusters by mid evening.  A large outflow boundary moved southwest in the wake of a convective complex located over the northeast Permian Basin. This feature evolved into a classic haboob as it moved across the central Permian Basin. This was the second such event to occur across the region in forty-eight hours (A similar haboob affected the southeast New Mexico plains on June 1st). A visually spectacular and abrupt wall of dust accompanied the onset of the dust storm. Although visibilities were lowered to well under a quarter of a mile over a large area, associated wind speeds were maximized around 35 MPH. Radar and surface observations indicated the haboob affected a large portion of the Permian Basin, yet specific reports were amazingly limited. Our observations indicated that blowing dust significantly reduced visibility across the central Permian Basin for about two hours.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:50:00 to 04-JUN-03 00:50:00 (CST)
Location: EAST PORTION
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant flash flood event affected the eastern part of Howard County. At least one vehicle was stalled in high water on the access road of Interstate 20 east of Big Spring. The occupants were rescued. Houses were flooded in both Forsan and Coahoma. Pavement on rural roadways was washed away. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:30:00 to 03-JUN-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The intersection of Farm to Market Roads 612 and 2350 was under high water due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 17:40:00 to 03-JUN-03 17:55:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 56 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured by the West Texas Mesonet site near Gail. Indicated wind gust was the average gust over a fifteen minute period.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:00:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: FORSAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous reports of penny to golfball hail were received from the cities of Forsan and Coahoma.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 16:59:00 to 03-JUN-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotters reported flash flooding in the city of Odessa. Numerous city streets were impassable.

Dust Storm in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:50:00 to 03-JUN-03 20:20:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Flash Flood in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:30:00 to 03-JUN-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: SNYDER
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Flash flooding caused Farm to Market Road 1806 to be covered by high water.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 21:56:00 to 03-JUN-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: WEST PORTION
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash flooding resulted in flood waters running over many roadways in western Mitchell County including Highway 163 and Farm to Market Roads 1229 and 1808.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:36:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:36:00 (CST)
Location: COAHOMA
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the Coahoma Fire Department. No reports of significant damage were received.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:35:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: SEAGRAVES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Pea to quarter size hail was reported on Highway 385.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:25:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:25:00 (CST)
Location: FORSAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Baseball size hail was reported two miles east of Forsan. No significant damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 19:15:00 to 03-JUN-03 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Magnitude: 57 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A semi-truck was damaged by severe thunderstorm winds.

Hail in CRANE, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 17:25:00 to 03-JUN-03 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Reported at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1053 and 1233.

Thunderstorm Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:03:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:03:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 16:39:00 to 03-JUN-03 16:59:00 (CST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Magnitude: 62 MG
Property damage: 450K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A large severe thunderstorm developed over central Ector County in the area between Odessa and Penwell. This storm resulted in numerous reports of destructive thunderstorm winds with blowing large hail. A wind gust of 71 MPH was measured near Penwell. Gusts likely exceeded this measurement in the Odessa and Pleasant Farms vicinities where more extensive damage occurred. A barn was destroyed in Pleasant Farms, and a tractor trailer was overturned on Highway 302 west of Odessa. The most extensive damage occurred in the city of Odessa. Large trees two and half feet in diameter were uprooted. Power lines and poles were blown down. In addition, several roofs were blown off of weakly constructed structures on the southwest side of the city. An apartment complex sustained significant roof damage from the thunderstorm winds, leaving 60 families without shelter. Many city residents were without electricity until the afternoon of the 5th.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 17:05:00 to 03-JUN-03 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 51 MG
Property damage: 105K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds from the Ector County storm affected the western portions of Midland County. A severe wind gust was measured by the Midland International Airport ASOS. It is likely winds were stronger south and west of the city where twenty six power poles were snapped in half by the thunderstorm winds along Farm to Market 1788, resulting in that highway's temporary closing.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:15:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Reported on Highway 180 just west of the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 15:00:00 to 03-JUN-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in CRANE, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 16:30:00 to 03-JUN-03 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Reported at intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1233 and 1053.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 16:55:00 to 03-JUN-03 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 15:51:00 to 03-JUN-03 15:51:00 (CST)
Location: KERMIT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Reported on State Route 115.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:45:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: DERMOTT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 17:45:00 to 03-JUN-03 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: FLUVANNA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 17:41:00 to 03-JUN-03 17:41:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 17:41:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 18:15:00 to 03-JUN-03 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-03 16:46:00 to 03-JUN-03 16:47:00 (CST)
Location: PENWELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several reports of large hail to the size of golfballs was reported from Penwell to Pleasant Farms.