Severe thunderstorms developed across the central...southern and eastern Texas Panhandle during the evening hours. Also...very heavy rainfall from the thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding in the south central Texas Panhandle. The strong thunderstorm wind gusts and large hail caused some damage over the south central Texas Panhandle...however no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:59:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts north of Amarillo.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:41:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Amarillo Emergency Manager reported that a tractor trailer rig had overturned due to the strong thunderstorm wind gusts along Interstate 40 and Eastern Street. No injuries were reported.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:44:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:44:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts east of Canyon.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:14:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:11:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:10:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash Flood in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 21:23:00 to 28-JUL-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A Park Ranger from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Service reported five feet of fast flowing water in the water crossing number one in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The road was determined to be impassable...however no damage or injuries were reported.

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:32:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUMAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:33:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUMAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:35:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUMAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:35:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:25:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media relayed a report of nickel size hail which was covering the ground. The broadcast media also reported that a window had been broken due to the hail near Pullman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:30:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUR WAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts near Four Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 17:35:00 to 28-JUL-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUR WAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts north of Four Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:23:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:10:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:10:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts just northwest of Wayside.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARSON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:21:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROOM
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CARSON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:29:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROOM
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:04:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:51:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALANREED
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts just northeast of Alanreed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:20:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media and an off-duty National Weather Service employee relayed a report of a grain elevator blown over at Southeast 3rd Street and Pullman Road. Also...many tree limbs were broken off and one large dead tree was blown over onto a fence. No injuries were reported.

Hail in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:39:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TANGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media relayed a report that the hail broke the windows on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 19:04:00 to 28-JUL-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A Park Ranger with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at Palo Duro Canyon State Park estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:11:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 18:14:00 to 28-JUL-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Amarillo Emergency Manager reported that the Bell Helicopter guard shack was damaged by the thunderstorm wind gusts.