The interaction of a cold front and a strong upper level disturbance with a moist and unstable airmass resulted in the development of several long track supercell thunderstorms that affected a large part of West Central Texas.  These storms resulted in several reports of large hail and damaging winds along the path of these powerful thunderstorms.

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 16:39:00 to 09-MAY-13 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported 1 inch hail about 4 miles north of Voss along County Road 503.

Hail in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 16:50:00 to 09-MAY-13 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 17:20:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 17:30:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement offiicials reported numerous cars damaged along U.S. Highway 83 about 5 miles north of Menard.

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 17:37:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in BROWN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 08:00:00 to 09-MAY-13 08:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKESMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 11:55:00 to 09-MAY-13 11:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 17:42:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 17:47:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 4.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 13:26:00 to 09-MAY-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported one inch hail at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Interstate 20.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 13:30:00 to 09-MAY-13 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 18:05:00 to 09-MAY-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Menard Fire Chief reported baseball size hail on Ranch Road 2092.

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 18:16:00 to 09-MAY-13 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEXT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball to tennis size hail which lasted approximately 5 minutes.

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 18:43:00 to 09-MAY-13 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 18:44:00 to 09-MAY-13 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 18:50:00 to 09-MAY-13 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MASON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 18:50:00 to 09-MAY-13 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOOCKVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MASON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 19:40:00 to 09-MAY-13 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDWIGS HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COKE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 14:41:00 to 09-MAY-13 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERT LEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 13:39:00 to 09-MAY-13 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 13:34:00 to 09-MAY-13 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 13:37:00 to 09-MAY-13 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported two inch hail at the TA Truck Stop along Interstate 20 at Mile Marker 242.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 13:57:00 to 09-MAY-13 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MASON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 19:40:00 to 09-MAY-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STREETER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported car windows were broken by the large hail.

Hail in MASON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 19:15:00 to 09-MAY-13 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDWIGS HILL
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported golf ball to billiard size hail.

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 19:25:00 to 09-MAY-13 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEXT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A rainfall network observer reported hen size hail and a car windshield destroyed about 11 miles south southwest of Hext.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:55:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLINGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported two utility poles, power lines, and a mesquite tree were blown down on the west side of Ballinger.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 14:01:00 to 09-MAY-13 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER GESIN ARP
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 14:20:00 to 09-MAY-13 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY CANYON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 16:50:00 to 09-MAY-13 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOULDBUSK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COKE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:07:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRONTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:49:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHEL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:49:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHEL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:50:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLINGER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported numerous cars were damaged by the large hail along U.S. Highway 83 and just north of Ballinger.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:51:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:51:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLINGER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 19:40:00 to 09-MAY-13 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported debris covering Ranch Road 783 about 8 miles south southwest of Mason.  In addition, his patrol car was blown off the road.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 15:53:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLINGER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported baseball size hail on the ground. Time was estimated by radar and previous reports.

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-13 16:50:00 to 09-MAY-13 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOULDBUSK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter