August 26 Severe Thunderstorm Event Summary:  Scattered thunderstorms initially developed over the central South Plains region of west Texas during the afternoon hours of the 26th. These storms produced locally intense downpours and damaging thunderstorm winds as they propagated eastward over the eastern South Plains and the northern Rolling Plains. The most significant impacts were in Paducah, where destructive winds estimated to exceed 80 mph caused widespread damage to light weight structures and extended power outages.At least two isolated miniature supercell thunderstorms developed over the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle and the northwestern South Plains during the evening hours. These storms produced large hail up to the size of quarters over parts of Bailey and Cochran Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 16:04:00 to 26-AUG-06 16:04:00 (CST)
Location: ROARING SPGS
Magnitude: 57 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A linear complex of thunderstorms exhibited bow-echo radar characteristics as it impacted southern Motley County during the late afternoon hours of the 26th. The public reported that severe thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs and numerous electrical lines as the storms impacted Roaring Springs. No significant structural damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 16:25:00 to 26-AUG-06 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 50 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A line of severe thunderstorms propagated eastward from Motley County over the western half of Cottle County. A 58 mph wind gust was measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site southwest of Paducah as this activity moved over southwestern Cottle County.

Flash Flood in LYNN, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 14:43:00 to 26-AUG-06 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: TAHOKA
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Lynn County Sheriff's Office reported that flash flooding resulted from brief and intense downpours over the city of Tahoka during the mid afternoon hours of the 26th. The most significant flash flooding occurred as high water flowed over portions of U.S. Highways 380 and 87. Local officials quickly barricaded the flooded areas and no damage was reported.

Hail in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 18:05:00 to 26-AUG-06 18:05:00 (CST)
Location: MULESHOE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Bailey County Sheriff's Office reported three-quarter inch size hail just west of Muleshoe along Farm to Market Road 1731.

Hail in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 19:40:00 to 26-AUG-06 19:45:00 (CST)
Location: MAPLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 20:20:00 to 26-AUG-06 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-06 16:47:00 to 26-AUG-06 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 220K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The line of previously severe storms over western Cottle County weakened as they approached Paducah. However, another severe storm quickly developed over southeastern Cottle County and propagated northwestward. This resulted in a cell merger just south of Paducah. A series of damaging downbursts followed the merger, and resulted in approximately $220,000 worth of damage in the Paducah vicinity.Damaging winds estimated to exceed 80 mph initially impacted the Paducah Country Club just southeast of the city at 16:47 CST. These winds peeled tin roofs off of several light-weight structures, and snapped eleven medium voltage utility poles. Tree and utility damage continued northwestward along Farm to Market Road 1038 into the city, where numerous poorly constructed homes and businesses sustained damage. Residents of Paducah and surrounding areas were without power through the night. No injuries were reported.