A strongly unstable air mass developed over South Texas in advance of a stalled frontal boundary over south-central Texas on May 10th. As a strong upper level low pressure system over northern Mexico approached the region providing strong shear in the atmosphere, an outbreak of supercell thunderstorms occurred across South Texas producing an unprecedented 16 tornadoes. The number of tornadoes is a record for a single day for a non-tropical event in South Texas. All of the tornadoes were weak with the strongest tornado collapsing a grain elevator west of Taft and damaging several homes in a subdivision north of Taft in the evening.
Severe storms started early in the morning in the western Brush Country. Several long track supercell storms moved across the Brush Country and portions of the Coastal Bend during the day. Most of the tornadoes occurred with these storms in the afternoon and early evening. The storms evolved into a large squall line that moved across the Coastal Plains during the evening hours. The squall line produced winds of 70 to 90 mph causing extensive tree damage and localized property damage. The episode of severe weather ended over the Gulf of Mexico after midnight. Damage estimates from the severe weather episode were in the millions of dollars for South Texas.
Several storms moved across the same area for hours during the event. Very heavy rainfall produced flash flooding near Cotulla and in the cities of Kingsville, Beeville, and Freer.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 19:45:00 to 10-MAY-12 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAGARTEO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several residents reported a tornado briefly touching down southwest of Lagarto. No damage was reported.

Hail in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 20:11:00 to 10-MAY-12 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATHIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported in Mathis.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:48:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOUR BLUFF JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell in the Flour Bluff area of Corpus Christi.

Hail in MCMULLEN, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:09:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

McMullen County Sheriffs Office reported golf ball sized hail near Highway 16 just north of Tilden.

Heavy Rain in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:00:00 to 10-MAY-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 3.53 inches of rain fell in an hour along with some hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:53:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (NGP)NAS CORPUS CHRI
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Corpus Christi Naval Air Station ASOS recorded a 52 knot gust.

Hail in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:45:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail occurred on the west side of Kingsville.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 14:24:00 to 10-MAY-12 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (NGP)NAS CORPUS CHRI
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Half dollar sized hail occurred at Mustang Island State Park.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:27:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CRP)CORPUS CHRISTI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Quarter sized hail fell at the Corpus Christi National Weather Service Office.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:30:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELITA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

TCOON observation site at Nueces Delta measured a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:32:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND HUNT ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The strong and damaging winds in Nueces County proceeded across Nueces Bay into
San Patricio County. The winds caused utility pole and sign damage as they crossed the Highway 181 Causeway just south of Portland and into the Ingleside community. Numerous trees and branches were blown down in Portland.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:35:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Public and spotter reports of wind gusts between 65 and 75 mph occurred over parts of the city of Corpus Christi east of Staples Street and north of Saratoga Boulevard. The high winds extended northeast toward Texas A & M University at Corpus Christi. Power outages occurred in this section of the city along with minor tree damage.

Funnel Cloud in MCMULLEN, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:52:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Deputies reported a funnel cloud was south of Tilden.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:32:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CRP)CORPUS CHRISTI
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Corpus Christi International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 60 mph.

Tornado in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 22:17:00 to 10-MAY-12 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLIDAY BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey concluded a weak tornado touched down in rural Aransas County northeast of Holiday Beach. The tornado crossed Highway 35 snapping one telephone pole.

Hail in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 16:05:00 to 10-MAY-12 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGE WEST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported at a grocery store in George West.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:53:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power outages occurred near Saratoga and Rodd Field Roads in Corpus Christi.

Funnel Cloud in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:06:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN RANCH
Reported by: NWS Employee

Funnel cloud was reported with a storm showing rotation near Chapman Ranch.

Hail in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:42:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter sized hail occurred at intersection of 6th Street and King Avenue.

Tornado in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:30:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SODVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey indicated a tornado touched down 5 miles west northwest of Taft along Highway 181. The tornado struck and collapsed a grain elevator. The tornado crossed Highway 181 knocking over a utility pole and caused tree damage. The tornado snapped 3 utility poles as it crossed County Road 73 about 1 mile north of Taft. The tornado continued for another couple of miles passing through a subdivision near the intersection of County Road 98 and County Roads 77A and 77B, about 3 miles north northeast of Taft. An 18 wheeler was flipped. Large trees were snapped and nearly 20 homes were damaged in that subdivision. The tornado dissipated in a field northeast of the subdivision. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 14:12:00 to 10-MAY-12 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (NGP)NAS CORPUS CHRI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Quarter sized hail occurred at Mustang Island State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 12:52:00 to 10-MAY-12 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN RANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated 60 mph winds occurred along Farm to Market Road 70 west of Chapman Ranch.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 22:07:00 to 10-MAY-12 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLIDAY BEACH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey determined straight-line winds of approximately 70 to 80 mph struck Belaire Drive in Holiday Beach. The roof was blown off of one home which impacted 2 other homes and caused extensive damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:09:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated around 60 mph occurred in Robstown.

Tornado in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:20:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CRP)CORPUS CHRISTI
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado touched down in an open farm field 2 miles southeast of Corpus Christi International Airport. The tornado traveled southeast snapping utility poles in front of Clear Channel radio station. It then crossed Old Brownsville Road and destroyed a small RV trailer and damaged a metal building in an adjacent lot.

Tornado in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:40:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICARDO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kingsville Emergency Manager reported a brief tornado touched down in an open field about 4 miles west of Ricardo.

Flash Flood in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 09:45:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding in the Woodward area. Water was 2 feet deep over Farm to Market Road 468.

Hail in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:40:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail occurred at Kingsville High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 19:21:00 to 10-MAY-12 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Tornado in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 14:58:00 to 10-MAY-12 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm Chaser group observed a cyclic tornadic supercell produce a brief second tornado about 1.5 miles west of Pawnee, immediately to the north of the previous tornado and from a second wall cloud. The tornado touched down in an open field. No damage was observed.

Tornado in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 15:02:00 to 10-MAY-12 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser group observed a third and slightly larger tornado touch down northwest of Pawnee. The tornado touched down in an open field. No damage was observed.

Hail in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 15:50:00 to 10-MAY-12 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGG
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported large hail that ranged from golf ball to baseball size.

Hail in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 15:58:00 to 10-MAY-12 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGE WEST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Nickel sized hail occurred near George West.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 22:45:00 to 10-MAY-12 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEADRIFT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey determined straight-line winds up to 90 mph struck a mobile home park on Lane Road east of Seadrift. One mobile home was flipped and destroyed. Three recreational vehicles were lifted and flipped on their sides. Four other RVs were blown off their blocks. There was damage to a bait shop also.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 18:14:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers and spotters observed a tornado south of Clegg. The tornado touched down over open ranch country. No damage was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 22:00:00 to 10-MAY-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm survey determined straight-line winds struck a narrow corridor in Fulton between Farm to Market Road 3036 and West Mesquite Street. The winds caused  widespread tree damage. A mobile home lost its roof and a metal storage building partially collapsed along Farm to Market Road 1781. An RV was rolled on Circle Drive. Large tree damage was also observed all the way to Fulton Beach Rd. Wind speeds were estimated to be from 70 to 80 mph.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 15:10:00 to 10-MAY-12 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE RIVERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers observed a brief tornado southwest of Three Rivers just south of Farm to Market Road 1042. The tornado touched down in an open field. No damage was observed.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:08:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNILAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm Chasers observed a brief rope tornado on the ground for about 1 minute in an open field. No damage was observed.

Hail in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 10-MAY-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail occurred in Clegg.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 20:55:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBSTOWN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey concluded that straight line winds of approximately 80 mph swept across northeastern Nueces County affecting the communities of Calallen and Annaville. A large metal building was partially destroyed along Highway 44 about 5 miles west of Robstown. A poorly constructed car wash in Calallen was destroyed. There was also damage at Oil Belt Park where several light poles were snapped, a fence was blown down, and a small wooden structure was blown apart. Bleachers were blown up against a fence. Extensive tree damage occurred in the Calallen and Annaville areas. An 18 wheeler was flipped on Interstate 37 near the Clarkwood interchange. A poorly constructed building on North Beach was damaged. Brush pickup and disposal cost the city of Corpus Christi half of a million dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 18:27:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Several hay rings weighing around 80 pounds were moved by winds on Callaghan Ranch.

Funnel Cloud in CALHOUN, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 23:02:00 to 10-MAY-12 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel cloud reported to the west of Indianola.

Tornado in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 08:46:00 to 10-MAY-12 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado touched down along Farm to Market Road 468 near the Dimmit County line. The tornado flipped an 18 wheeler then proceeded northeast about 5 miles. The tornado then crossed Farm to Market Road 469 and struck an oil hydraulic fracturing flow back site. The tornado flipped one RV trailer at the site. Two people inside the RV trailer sustained serious injuries. Both were released from the hospital the next day. The winds were estimated to be around 80 mph with this damage. The tornado proceeded northeast across open ranch land another 5 miles before dissipating.

Flash Flood in DUVAL, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 19:55:00 to 10-MAY-12 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREER MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Significant street flooding occurred in the lower lying areas and intersections in Freer.

Hail in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 05:05:00 to 10-MAY-12 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Penny sized hail fell for 10 minutes at Callaghan Ranch.

Flash Flood in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain caused street flooding with roads closed at low spots in the city of Beeville
due to high water.

Hail in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 04:20:00 to 10-MAY-12 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LRD)LAREDO INTL ARP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Penny sized hail occurred north of Mines Road.

Flash Flood in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:45:00 to 10-MAY-12 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rainfall caused some intersections in Kingsville to become impassable. Water came over the road over portions of King Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 18:25:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred to sheds and feeders on a ranch near the intersection of Highway 59 and Farm to Market Road 624.

Hail in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 20:08:00 to 10-MAY-12 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail occurred on the north side of Lake Corpus Christi.

Tornado in REFUGIO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 21:52:00 to 10-MAY-12 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNIE VIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey concluded a tornado touched down in an open field just east of Levien Road. The tornado traveled east crossing Gin Road where it snapped 5 utility poles and blew the roof off of a shed. The tornado dissipated before crossing Farm to Market Road 136 north of Bayside.

Flash Flood in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 17:45:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches in an hour caused flooding of low lying areas. High water rescue was conducted by Beeville Fire Department along Poesta Creek.

Funnel Cloud in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 18:26:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a funnel cloud to the west of Interstate 35 at mile marker 18.

Hail in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 16:48:00 to 10-MAY-12 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEVILLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported mostly nickel sized hail with some golf ball sized hail to the southwest of Beeville.

Funnel Cloud in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 11:52:00 to 10-MAY-12 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (NQI)NAS KINGSVILLE
Reported by: NWS Employee

Funnel cloud was reported southeast of Kingsville.

Funnel Cloud in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 12:35:00 to 10-MAY-12 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (NQI)NAS KINGSVILLE
Reported by: NWS Employee

Funnel cloud was reported east of Kingsville Naval Air Station.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:04:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITSETT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers observed a brief tornado just south of Whitsett. The tornado damaged large trees and a mobile home and uprooted a hay shed. This damage was observed just east of Highway 281 about a half of a mile southeast of Whitsett.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:06:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN RANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter sized hail occurred near Chapman Ranch.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:16:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN RANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball sized hail occurred just north of Chapman Ranch.

Thunderstorm Wind in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 22:46:00 to 10-MAY-12 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey determined straight-line winds around 60 mph struck a small community in rural eastern Victoria County 10 to 15 miles south of Inez. One barn was destroyed and part of the roof was removed from an adjacent barn. Local corn crops were damaged also.

Hail in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 17:10:00 to 10-MAY-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golf ball sized hail occurred at the Central Fire Station in Beeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 17:53:00 to 10-MAY-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated 65 mph winds to the southeast of Clegg.

Funnel Cloud in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 12:30:00 to 10-MAY-12 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITSETT
Reported by: Public

Public reported a funnel cloud northwest of Three Rivers that lasted for 15 minutes.

Hail in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 17:58:00 to 10-MAY-12 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported southeast of Clegg.

Hail in DUVAL, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 19:36:00 to 10-MAY-12 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter sized hail occurred near Highway 59 southwest of Freer.

Hail in GOLIAD, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 19:50:00 to 10-MAY-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLOGNE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail occurred near Coleto Creek Reservoir.

Hail in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 23:05:00 to 10-MAY-12 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAREDO AFB
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail occurred in Laredo.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 12:46:00 to 10-MAY-12 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNILAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a tornado briefly touched down to the south-southeast of Whitsett.

Hail in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 04:40:00 to 10-MAY-12 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail initially started as penny sized and grew to golf ball size.

Tornado in BEE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 14:56:00 to 10-MAY-12 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser group observed a brief tornado about 3 miles southwest of Pawnee. The tornado touched down in an open field. No damage was observed.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:29:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Half dollar sized hail occurred on the extreme south side of Corpus Christi.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:57:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (NGP)NAS CORPUS CHRI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Quarter sized hail fell at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station.

Tornado in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 13:20:00 to 10-MAY-12 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a tornado briefly touched down south of Nell.

Hail in WEBB, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-12 18:11:00 to 10-MAY-12 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Large hail up to the size of softballs occurred for 20 minutes near Callaghan Ranch at mile marker 28 on Interstate 35. Several car windows were broken out.