An approaching upper level shortwave trough and convergence along a surface cold front provided sufficient lift over most of southwest Texas.  Although low level moisture was not too impressive (limiting CAPE values), the 0-6 km bulk shear was near 40-50 kts.  A developing low level jet and strong forcing eventually resulted in a MCS forming over eastern portions of MAF's CWA by 8 PM CDT.

Hail in CRANE, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 16:20:00 to 05-OCT-08 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE J BAR ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail falling at the intersection of FM1601 & FM1233.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 18:20:00 to 05-OCT-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Odessa Fire Department reported flooding across southern parts of the city.  Six inches of flowing water crossed roadways.

Flash Flood in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 19:22:00 to 05-OCT-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPRING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wide spread flooding was reported by the Big Spring Police department across most of the city limits.  Roads were barricaded by the street department.

Hail in WARD, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 15:37:00 to 05-OCT-08 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYALTY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An employee from News West 9, reported quarter to golf ball sized hail 6 miles north of Grandfalls, TX.  It lasted a litle over 5 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PECOS, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 17:32:00 to 05-OCT-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mobile home was blown over on the south side of Fort Stockton near the city limits on HWY 285 South.  Powerlines were also blown down on the south side of Fort Stockton near the same location.

Hail in WARD, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 05-OCT-08 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYALTY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball or larger sized hail about 13 miles northwest of Imperial, TX.

Hail in CRANE, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 05-OCT-08 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE J BAR ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail about 13 miles northwest of Imperial.  About 25 minutes later, the same spotter reported quarter sized hail 17 miles north of Imperial.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 18:32:00 to 05-OCT-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRABERRY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail covering the roadway at the intersection of FM1379 and FM3095.  Seven minutes later, the same spotter reported half dollar sized hail about 2 miles east northeast of the same intersection.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-08 19:41:00 to 05-OCT-08 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Sheffield Fire Department reported skylight windows were knocked out due to quarter sized hail on the western side of town.