April 1 Event Summary: A complex of severe thunderstorms developed along a dryline over the northeastern South Plains and the northern rolling plains of west Texas during the late afternoon and early evening of the 1st. The storms generally produced hail up to the size of golfballs and severe winds. Two reports of giant hail also were received from rural locations in Cottle and Childress Counties. No reports of significant damage were received.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 17:50:00 to 01-APR-06 17:55:00 (CST)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COOP STATION

A National Weather Service cooperative observer reported very large hail up to the size of tennis balls just west of Kirkland.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 17:20:00 to 01-APR-06 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The Paducah Fire Department reported lime size hail along U.S. Highway 62/83 in northern Cottle County. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 17:08:00 to 01-APR-06 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: (CDS)CHILDRESS ARPT
Magnitude: 63 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts up to 72 MPH at the Childress Airport. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that the winds were accompanied by large hail. No reports of significant damage were received.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 17:15:00 to 01-APR-06 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: CHILDRESS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several reports of large hail were received from the Childress area. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported nickel size hail accompanied by severe winds in the city. Storm spotters additionally reported hail to the size of golfballs. No damage was reported.

Hail in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 16:02:00 to 01-APR-06 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: MATADOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A severe thunderstorm produced large hail up to the size of golfballs as it tracked over northern Motley County. Initial reports from the Matador Fire Department indicated nickel to golfball size hail along Texas Highway 70 north of Matador at 16:02 CST. A National Weather Service cooperative observer additionally reported quarter size hail as the storm tracked northeast over rural areas south of Northfield shortly before 16:30 CST.

Hail in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 15:38:00 to 01-APR-06 15:44:00 (CST)
Location: DOUGHERTY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Large hail ranging in size from quarters to golfballs was reported in Dougherty. No damage was reported.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 17:45:00 to 01-APR-06 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: SWEARINGEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel size hail in Swearingen as a second severe storm impacted the eastern portions of Cottle County.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 17:50:00 to 01-APR-06 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Childress County Sheriff's Office reported golfball size hail along U.S. Highway 287 just west of Kirkland.

Hail in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 16:40:00 to 01-APR-06 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: MATADOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A second severe storm affected the southern and central sections of Motley County during the afternoon of the 1st. The Matador Fire Department reported nickle size hail in the city.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-06 16:45:00 to 01-APR-06 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Multiple reports of hail up to the size of golfballs were received along U.S. Highway 62/83 north of Paducah. The hail reportedly covered the ground. No damage was reported.