Severe thunderstorms moved across the south central and southeast Texas Panhandle during the late afternoon and evening hours. These storms produced large hail and also flash flooding...however no injuries were reported. The hail did damage to the window of a vehicle and high water rescues were performed in a flash flood across south Amarillo.

Flash Flood in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:50:00 to 16-APR-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported high water rescues ongoing in the Ridgecrest Circle area and also around the Western Street and Catalpa Lane area.

Flash Flood in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 22:28:00 to 17-APR-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty National Weather Service employee reported six inches of fast flowing water in the area around Osage Street and Interstate 40.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:37:00 to 16-APR-09 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:36:00 to 16-APR-09 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Amarillo Emergency Management Office reported ping pong ball size hail on the southwest side of Canyon.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:37:00 to 16-APR-09 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:40:00 to 16-APR-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the hail on the south edge of Canyon.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:41:00 to 16-APR-09 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime to nickel size hail covering the ground.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:35:00 to 16-APR-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:41:00 to 16-APR-09 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:37:00 to 16-APR-09 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty National Weather Service employee reported hail covering the ground.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:51:00 to 16-APR-09 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMBERCREEK CANYON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny size hail on the southwest part of Loop 335 or Hollywood Road at Soncy Road.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:02:00 to 16-APR-09 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported the hail at the Love's Truck Stop at Interstate 40 and Arnot Road.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:58:00 to 16-APR-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Amarillo Emergency Management Office reported the hail at Interstate 40 and Arnot Road.

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:15:00 to 16-APR-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported the hail at the Hidden Falls Church Camp at the rim of Palo Duro Canyon.

Hail in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 17:10:00 to 16-APR-09 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported the hail along State Highway 214. The hail began as pea size then increased to quarter size. The hail covered the ground to a depth of a few inches in places. Tree limbs were broken by the hail and birds were killed.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:52:00 to 16-APR-09 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:36:00 to 16-APR-09 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:58:00 to 16-APR-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMBERCREEK CANYON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the hail at 45th Street and Soncy Road.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:42:00 to 16-APR-09 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANYON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement official reported that the hail broke out a window of a law enforcement vehicle.