An upper level trough and surface cold front combined to bring severe weather on consecutive days May 8 and 9. A short wave trough moved through the long wave pattern on the 8th and caused isolated severe thunderstorms. On the 9th the long wave trough pushed the cold front through causing more widespread storms that produced severe wind gusts, large hail and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in KARNES, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 13:30:00 to 09-MAY-14 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KARNES CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Karnes County. The roads were closed at the intersection of FM 99 and US 181 on the west side of Karnes City, and farther northeast FM 792 at TX 80 was closed near the San Antonio River.

Thunderstorm Wind in REAL, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 08:30:00 to 09-MAY-14 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 to 60 mph by a trained observer. No damage was reported.

Hail in BANDERA, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 09:35:00 to 09-MAY-14 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDERPOOL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced one inch hail. People were moving their vehicles under carports to protect them from the hail.

Hail in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 11:19:00 to 09-MAY-14 11:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERGHIEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in HAYS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 13:20:00 to 08-MAY-14 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning from a thunderstorm struck a house causing a fire. There was smoke damage to the kitchen.

Funnel Cloud in BURNET, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 13:35:00 to 08-MAY-14 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced a funnel cloud which remained above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURNET, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 13:40:00 to 08-MAY-14 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGGS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 40 mph that knocked down some tree limbs.

Hail in BURNET, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 17:26:00 to 08-MAY-14 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VICTOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 11:30:00 to 09-MAY-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP STANLEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail and wind gusts estimated at 55 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 11:30:00 to 09-MAY-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UVALDE GARNER ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew the roof off an 80x200 foot section of an office building at the Continental Tires Test Track.

Thunderstorm Wind in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 12:30:00 to 09-MAY-14 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABINAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew down the top half of a large, healthy Pecan tree.

Hail in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 13:15:00 to 09-MAY-14 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in KARNES, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 14:15:00 to 09-MAY-14 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KARNES CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding closing County Road 1353 south of Karnes City.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURNET, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 17:28:00 to 08-MAY-14 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VICTOR
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured by a spotter at 62 mph. No damage was reported.

Hail in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 08:18:00 to 09-MAY-14 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced hail that covered the ground. The largest hail was one inch.

Hail in REAL, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 08:30:00 to 09-MAY-14 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-14 12:15:00 to 09-MAY-14 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEAR SPG
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph that blew down a 6-8 inch diameter tree and multiple full trash cans.