An active round of severe thunderstorms erupted along a series of outflow boundaries over the South Plains of west Texas during the evening hours of the 2nd, and persisted into the early morning hours of the 3rd. Atmospheric wind shear was sufficient to result in scattered supercell storms that produced extremely large hail and at least six tornadoes.
Damage from the storms was generally a result of large hail, which broke windows and dented vehicles in Levelland (Hockley County) and Meadow (Terry County).

Tornado in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:40:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITHARRAL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Veteran storm chasers and Skywarn spotters observed at least one tornado as it intermittently developed, dissipated, and reformed over extreme southern Lamb County south of Littlefield. The tornado remained over open country east of U.S. Highway 385 and crossed into northern Hockley County at 21:40 CST. Eyewitness accounts describe that the tornado went through a Wizard of Oz-like phase when its movement was erratic as it roped out north of Whitharral. Radar data indicates that the tornado was associated with a deeply occluded mesocyclone within a weakening supercell storm.

Tornado in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 19:15:00 to 02-JUN-07 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMMITT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers photographed a large tornado partially wrapped in rain near the community of Sunnyside in southwestern Castro County. The tornado, which appeared as a truncated cone, remained over open country just south of Farm to Market Road 145 and east of U.S. Highway 385. No damage was reported.

Hail in LAMB, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 19:53:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The isolated tornadic supercell continued to move southward out of Castro County and produced a swath of large hail over much of Lamb County. The Earth Fire Department initially reported golf ball size hail two miles north of Earth. Golf ball size hail was additionally reported three miles northwest of Springlake at 19:56 CST. Skywarn spotters continued to report quarter size hail southwest of Fieldton at 20:51 CST, and penny to quarter size hail northwest of Littlefield along U.S. Highway 84 between 21:55 and 22:19 CST. Severe wind gusts also accompanied the storm.

Hail in GARZA, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:00:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: POST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports indicated large hail that ranged in size from nickels to golf balls in the Post vicinity around 21:00 CST as an isolated supercell storm quickly developed over the community. Initial reports of quarter size hail were received along U.S. Highway 83 just northwest of the city By 21:07 CST, golf ball size hail was reported south of Post at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1313 and 669.

Flash Flood in LYNN, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-07 00:30:00 to 03-JUN-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAHOKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement official reported that flash flooding resulted in rapidly flowing water over U.S. Highway 380 west of Tahoka. In addition, flowing flood waters inundated several county roads near New Home.

Hail in HALL, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-07 02:05:00 to 03-JUN-07 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 125.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local officials reported nickel size hail in Memphis. Delayed reports received from area newspapers indicated that at least 6,000 acres of cotton crops were destroyed by the hail across Hall County, but details concerning the location of damaged fields was not available.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-07 02:30:00 to 03-JUN-07 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDRESS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Childress County Sheriff's Department reported nickel size hail at Baylor Lake in western Childress County.

Tornado in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 18:55:00 to 02-JUN-07 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMMITT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Multiple storm chasers reported a brief tornado between Sunnyside and Dimmitt. The tornado appeared as a small condensation funnel with a dust-filled debris cloud below. It remained over open farm land and no damage was reported.

Tornado in LAMB, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:35:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLEFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Veteran storm chasers and Skywarn spotters observed at least one tornado as it intermittently developed, dissipated, and reformed over extreme southern Lamb County south of Littlefield. The tornado remained over open country east of U.S. Highway 385 and crossed into northern Hockley County at 21:40 CST. Eyewitness accounts describe that the tornado went through a Wizard of Oz-like phase when its movement was erratic as it roped out north of Whitharral. Radar data indicates that the tornado was associated with a deeply occluded mesocyclone within a weakening supercell storm.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-07 03:08:00 to 03-JUN-07 03:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAZARE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local emergency management officials reported quarter size hail and thunderstorm wind gusts that were estimated up to 60 mph in the community of Lazare.

Tornado in LAMB, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 20:14:00 to 02-JUN-07 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several storm chasers and Skywarn spotters observed a brief tornado east of Farm to Market Road 1055 south of Earth. The tornado remained in open fields and no damage was reported.

Hail in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 17:58:00 to 02-JUN-07 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMMITT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An isolated supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of large hail over central Castro County during the evening hours of the 2nd. Initial reports indicated penny to nickel size hail near the community of Easter around 18:00 CST. By 18:20 CST, golfball size hail was reported along Farm to Market Road 1055 south of Easter, and by 18:38 CST quarter size hail covered portions of Farm to Market Road 2392 near Dimmitt. In addition, quarter size hail was reported in Sunnyside at 19:21 CST. No damages were reported.

Hail in PARMER, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 22:05:00 to 02-JUN-07 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Parmer County Sheriff's Office reported quarter size hail in Farwell.

Hail in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 22:39:00 to 02-JUN-07 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROGRESS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter to golf ball size hail reportedly covered the ground along a swath from the West Camp community southward along Farm to Market Road 1731.

Hail in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:52:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVELLAND
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A rapidly developing supercell produced tennis ball size hail along U.S. Highway 385 just north of Levelland. Some damage to vehicles was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 22:15:00 to 02-JUN-07 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROPESVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet meteorologist reported severe thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph that accompanied large hail northwest of Ropesville. Local farmers reported that several center pivot irrigation systems were destroyed near Farm to Market Road 1585.

Flash Flood in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 23:15:00 to 03-JUN-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVELLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways


The Texas Department of Transportation used road graders to clear mud flow debris of more than one foot in depth that resulted from flash flooding over a number of southeast Hockley County roadways. The worst flooding occurred along Farm to Market Roads 2646, 3261, and 1585.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-07 03:08:00 to 03-JUN-07 03:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAZARE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local emergency management officials reported quarter size hail and thunderstorm wind gusts that were estimated up to 60 mph in the community of Lazare.

Hail in TERRY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 22:50:00 to 02-JUN-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADOW
Magnitude: 4.50 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local officials reported that very large hail, possibly accompanied by severe winds, caused damage in the Meadow vicinity. Hail up to the size of softballs reportedly shattered numerous windows at a school in Meadow.

Tornado in GARZA, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:34:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTICEBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers reported a tornado in open country southwest of Justiceburg.  Local officials indicated that the tornado caused minor tree damage, but no structural damage was reported.

Tornado in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 22:03:00 to 02-JUN-07 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVELLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Newspaper articles indicated that local law enforcement officials and the public witnessed a tornado just west of Levelland around 22:00 CST. Radar imagery depicted strong evidence of a tornado at the time of the sightings. Fire department officials reported downed power lines in the area of the tornado's path.

Hail in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:50:00 to 02-JUN-07 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVELLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swath of large hail impacted Hockley County as a complex evolution of supercell mergers occurred over the county. Initial reports indicated large hail, including giant tennis ball size hail, near the city of Levelland. A majority of the reports indicated quarter to golf ball size hail between Levelland and Ropesville. The hail was briefly accompanied by severe thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph northwest of Ropesville. Windows and skylights were broken in parts of Levelland, and numerous vehicles received hail damage.

Hail in GARZA, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 21:45:00 to 02-JUN-07 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTICEBURG
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports indicated tennis ball size hail in rural areas southwest of Justiceburg. No reports of significant damage were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-07 02:15:00 to 03-JUN-07 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBB)LUBBOCK INTL AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The FAA contract weather observer at the Lubbock International Airport reported thunderstorm winds in excess of 60 mph at the reporting station. The Automated Surface Observing System, located approximately one mile away, measured a peak gust of 56 mph. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMB, TEXAS
From 02-JUN-07 20:50:00 to 02-JUN-07 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet


The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Amherst recorded a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph. No damage was reported.