A well-developed upper trough combined with a surface trough and moderate instability to generate scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. The first storms developed in Hall County early in the afternoon and gradually expanded southwest to the Lubbock area, before moving east into the Rolling Plains by late afternoon. Downburst winds around 60 mph were the most common occurrence with these severe storms; however, a narrow swath of half-dollar size hail in south Lubbock created considerable damage to vehicles, some roofs and skylights. At times, torrential rains in the Rolling Plains were measured in excess of one inch in 15 minutes, although no reports of flooding were received.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 16:18:00 to 28-AUG-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A narrow swath of hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter traveled east from the South Plains Mall to near the U.S. Highway 84 exit on South Loop 289. This hailstorm was observed firsthand by NWS employees who stated the hail was very dense and fell for about 10 minutes without much wind. Countless vehicles in south Lubbock received numerous dents from this barrage of hail and some buildings (such as the Pyramid Plaza) suffered broken skylights. Insurance adjusters estimated several hundred homes with shingle roofs would need replacement due to damaged shingles. Combined property damage estimates could exceed $2 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 15:35:00 to 28-AUG-14 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALLS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet station near Ralls.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 17:20:00 to 28-AUG-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet station near White River Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 14:35:00 to 28-AUG-14 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

The Lockney Post Office stated winds of 50 to 60 mph blew the building doors open. Hail around one half inch also accompanied the wind. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 15:50:00 to 28-AUG-14 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet station near Northfield. A gust to 58 mph occurred at 1550 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 15:55:00 to 28-AUG-14 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATADOR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported multiple trees were downed in Matador.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-14 15:53:00 to 28-AUG-14 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDRESS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel in Childress estimated winds around 60 mph for 10 minutes.