Scattered thunderstorms developed over the western South Plains during the late evening hours of the 5th, and this activity evolved into a linear convective complex during the overnight hours. Large hail up to the size of golf balls and damaging thunderstorm winds were observed over the western counties of the South Plains.

Heavy Rain in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 23:20:00 to 06-MAY-08 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVELLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper reports indicate that between 2.50 and 2.75 inches of rainfall occurred in the Levelland vicinity in the hours around midnight on the 5th. The heavy rainfall caused ponding over a number of area roadways, and the Texas Department of Transportation was dispatched to barricade some of the flooded roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERRY, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 01:30:00 to 06-MAY-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper accounts indicate that damaging thunderstorm winds broke at least one utility pole in Brownfield. A combination of thunderstorm winds and lightning contributed to lost electrical service for a sizable section of the city.

Hail in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 19:20:00 to 05-MAY-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMMITT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple reports were received from local officials and farmers of nickel to quarter size hail over portions of northwestern Castro County. Nickel size hail was initially reported west of Dimmitt near Farm to Market Road 1584. Reports of up to quarter size hail were received from the Easter vicinity as a thunderstorm complex evolved, expanded in area, and moved northeastward.

Hail in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 21:35:00 to 05-MAY-08 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple reports indicated large hail that ranged from nickel to golf ball size along a swath from south of Morton to Whiteface. Nickel size hail was initially reported along Texas Highway 214 between Morton and Lehman at 21:35 CST. By 22:25 CST hail stones up to the size of golf balls were falling in Whiteface. No damage was reported.

Hail in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 22:52:00 to 05-MAY-08 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The severe storm that impacted Whiteface (Cochran County) moved eastward across portions of Hockley County. Numerous reports of large hail up to the size of golf balls generally along Texas Highway 114 from the Cochran and Hockley County line eastward to Levelland were relayed by the broadcast media. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 01:05:00 to 06-MAY-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A linear complex of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damaging winds over eastern Hockley County shortly after 01:00 CST. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site south of Anton initially recorded 62 mph winds at 01:05 CST. By 01:10 CST, multiple reports of minor tree damage were received from both the Smyer and Ropesville areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 19:45:00 to 05-MAY-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a large metal barn at a rural residence east of Summerfield.

Hail in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 19:30:00 to 05-MAY-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDMORE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials reported nickel size hail in Needmore.