Scattered thunderstorms erupted along a stalled frontal boundary over the central South Plains of west Texas during the afternoon hours of the 27th. Many of these storms, initially supercells, produced large hail and damaging winds. The activity gradually evolved into a linear complex of storms that propagated southeastward along with the frontal boundary during the late evening. Wind-blown hail damaged more than 2,000 acres of young cotton crops across the area. The worst agricultural damage was generally along the U.S. Highway 87 corridor south of Lubbock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KALGARY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Both the public and trained storm spotters estimated thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 60 mph along a swath from the Garza and Crosby County line south of Kalgary to White River Lake between 18:05 and 18:20 CST. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARZA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: POST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated severe thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 60 mph near the Garza and Crosby County line south of Kalgary. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 20:10:00 to 27-MAY-08 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALE CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Local farmers reported that thunderstorm winds destroyed at least six irrigation pivot systems northwest of Hale Center.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:20:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous reports of large hail were received as a severe thunderstorm impacted areas near downtown Lubbock northeastward to just east of Preston Smith International Airport. At 16:20 CST the public reported nickel size hail at the intersection of 19th Street and Indiana Avenue in Lubbock. By 16:29 CST, nickel size hail was reported at 4th Street and Interstate 27 in north Lubbock. Penny size hail was additionally reported along Farm to Market Road 1729 northeast of the city at 16:50 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn Storm Spotters reported ping pong ball size hail accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated near 70 mph in Crosbyton. No significant damage was reported.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 17:45:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODROW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

A local gin operator reported that approximately 100 acres of young cotton plants were destroyed by hail southeast of Woodrow around 17:45 CST.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 15:56:00 to 27-MAY-08 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOWATER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of dime to nickel size hail were received as a storm impacted Shallowater just before 16:00 CST on the 27th. The hail reportedly covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media relayed reports of a large tree that was blown onto a house in north Lubbock. A nearby utility pole was additionally downed by severe thunderstorm winds. The damage corresponded to a well-defined downburst signature in Doppler radar imagery.

Hail in LYNN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-08 00:10:00 to 28-MAY-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODONNELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Public

Local agricultural officials reported that a swath of wind-blown hail, possibly up to nickel size with wind gusts estimated near 70 mph, destroyed at least 2,000 acres of young cotton plants northwest of O'Donnell between 00:10 and 00:20 CST on the 28th.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-08 00:10:00 to 28-MAY-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODONNELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Public

Local agricultural officials reported that a swath of wind-blown hail, possibly up to nickel size with wind gusts estimated near 70 mph, destroyed at least 2,000 acres of young cotton plants northwest of O'Donnell between 00:10 and 00:20 CST on the 28th.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 17:38:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service meteorologist estimated that thunderstorm winds gusted as high as 60 mph in Dickens. No damage was reported.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 17:12:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDALOU
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported nickel size hail covering the ground along Farm to Market Road 40 east of that road's intersection with Farm to Market Road 400.

Lightning in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning sparked a structure fire near downtown Lubbock around 16:30 CST. A local business, located in the 600 block of Broadway Avenue, lost equipment in the fire. No injuries were reported. In addition, more than 350 homes and businesses were temporarily without power due to lightning strikes to local utilities.

Hail in TERRY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:42:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorms produced an intermittent swath of large hail over portions of Terry County for nearly an hour during the late afternoon and early evening of the 27th. Golf ball size hail was initially reported along U.S. 62/385 near the Gaines and Terry County line at 16:42 CST. By 17:22 CST, hail up to the size of nickels was reported northwest of Brownfield. Nickel size hail continued to accompany the storm northeastward to near Meadow by 17:39 CST.

Flash Flood in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:45:00 to 27-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspapers reported that emergency officials conducted a swift water rescue of a stranded motorist in Lubbock. Heavy rainfall that accompanied severe storms, and associated runoff, caused many low lying areas in the northeastern portions of the city to become impassable due to high water. Around 20:00 CST the Lubbock Fire Department's Dive Team rescued a motorist from the hood of his stranded car in swiftly-flowing water at the intersection of Caesar Chavez Drive and Broadway Avenue. No injuries were reported.

Hail in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 15:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROARING SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Motley County Fire Department reported large hail ranging in size from dimes to golf balls along Farm to Market Road 684 west of Roaring Springs.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:53:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire department officials reported half dollar size hail south of Paducah near the intersection of U.S. Highway 62/83 and Farm to Market Road 452.

Hail in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:02:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AFTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Motley County Fire Department continued to report large hail up to the size of golf balls as a severe thunderstorm tracked southeastward into northern Dickens County. At 16:02 CST, golf ball size hail was reported near Texas Highway 70 near the community of Glenn. Large hail continued along a swath southeastward as storms expanded and moved southeastward over northeastern Dickens County. Farmers reported that hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground east of Dickens, north of U.S. Highway 62/82.

Hail in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn Storm Spotters reported ping pong ball hail accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated near 70 mph in Crosbyton. No significant damage was reported.