A complex of thunderstorms swept southeastward over the South Plains region of west Texas during the evening hours of the 29th. These storms resulted in widespread severe wind gusts. Damage across the region was generally limited to downed tree limbs and utilities, however, a segment of the convective complex that moved over the extreme southeastern Panhandle produced extreme wind gusts that caused significant structural damage. These winds resulted in the partial collapse of a brick structure in Estelline (Hall County). More significant damage occurred as the winds spread into Childress (Childress County), where a number of buildings were heavily damaged including three local hotels, a hospital, and the high school as measured wind gusts reached 102 mph. Three people were injured and economic losses across the region exceeded $2.2 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 21:29:00 to 29-JUL-09 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CDS)CHILDRESS ARPT
Magnitude: 89.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A complex of severe thunderstorms produced extreme winds and resulted in significant damage in the Childress vicinity during the 21:00 CST hour of the 29th. The Automated Surface Observing System at the Childress Municipal Airport recorded a 102 mph thunderstorm wind gust at 21:29 CST. The nearby Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet recorded a series of severe gusts between 21:35 CST and 21:45 CST, with a peak gust of 80 mph at 21:40 CST.
Damage across the northwestern half of the city was extensive. Three people were injured when the walls of a motel collapsed just off of U.S. Highway 287. Two other hotels sustained heavy damages. Minor roof damage was additionally reported at the Childress Regional Medical Center and the Childress High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERRY, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 22:20:00 to 29-JUL-09 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm winds resulted in a swath of damage from the Needmore and Meadow areas of northern Terry County southward to near Brownfield. Several buildings at the Needmore Gin sustained heavy roof damage, and the steeple was blown off of a church in Meadow. At least six utility poles also were reportedly blown down by the winds. A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Brownfield at 22:30 CST, where a large oak tree was reportedly split. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 22:30:00 to 29-JUL-09 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: REESE VLG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site at Reese Center initially measured a 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust at 22:30 CST. By 22:35 CST a peak gust of 64 mph was recorded. No significant damage was reported, however, but many large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 21:27:00 to 29-JUL-09 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESTELLINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An abandoned brick building suffered significant wind damage in Estelline. Severe thunderstorm winds struck the community around 21:30 CST, and caused a structure's brick wall to collapse. No injuries were reported.

Lightning in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 23:30:00 to 30-JUL-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An apartment complex was struck by lightning around midnight CST on the 29th. The strike caused a fire which displaced several tenants. No injuries were reported, but significant damages occurred to the apartment unit.

Flash Flood in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 22:30:00 to 29-JUL-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A television photojournalist was shooting video of the storm when a sudden strong current of water displaced his vehicle and moved it down a city street. Water depth was unknown and no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 20:40:00 to 29-JUL-09 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts up to 60 mph. Pea size hail reportedly accompanied the winds. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 20:50:00 to 29-JUL-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AIKEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local officials reported that two utility poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds along U.S. Highway 70 at Aiken.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 23:00:00 to 29-JUL-09 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAHOKA
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet recorded a 73 mph gust near Tahoka at 23:00 CST. A subsequent gust of 61 mph was recorded at 23:05 CST. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 23:45:00 to 29-JUL-09 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site southwest of Guthrie initially recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph at 23:45 CST. Additional severe gusts up to 62 mph were measured through 23:55 CST. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARZA, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 23:50:00 to 29-JUL-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: POST
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Post measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust just before midnight CST. Gusts up to 64 mph were additionally measured at Lake Alan Henry. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARMER, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 18:47:00 to 29-JUL-09 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOVINA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter estimated severe thunderstorm winds near 70 mph in Bovina. A number of large tree branches were downed by the winds. No significant damages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 20:25:00 to 29-JUL-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Morton recorded a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph. No damage was reported.

Hail in HALE, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 21:00:00 to 29-JUL-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported quarter size hail just east of Cotton Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 20:55:00 to 29-JUL-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEFACE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site south of Whiteface recorded a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust just before 22:00 CST. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 22:15:00 to 29-JUL-09 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site southwest of Anton initially measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph at 22:15 CST on the 29th. Subsequent gusts of 60 mph and 62 mph were recorded at 22:20 CST and 22:25 CST respectively. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 29-JUL-09 22:50:00 to 29-JUL-09 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KALGARY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site at White River Lake. No damage was reported.