An upper level low moved into the central plains and a shortwave trough moved across Texas. The low level airmass remained very moist and the result was thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and isolated severe weather.

Tornado in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 11:33:00 to 25-MAY-15 11:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: COIN CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team concluded a tornado touched down near Goehmann Ln. on the eastern portions of Fredericksburg. The tornado traveled to the northeast crossing Pedernales Estates Rd. before lifting near Lonesome Trl. Damage was primarily to trees, but a water pump station on Goehmann Ln. lost its roof and one brick wall. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.

Tornado in BLANCO, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 12:04:00 to 25-MAY-15 12:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team concluded a tornado touched down near the intersection of Ranch Road 1320 and North Grape Creek. The tornado traveled to the northeast along Ranch Road 1320 eventually crossing Ranch Road 1323 and lifting before Hwy 281. Damage was primarily to numerous trees which were uprooted or suffered damage to large limbs. Two barns were damaged as well. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Hail in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:58:00 to 25-MAY-15 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERS ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm produced nickel to quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 16:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DADE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were trees reported down in McDade.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:25:00 to 25-MAY-15 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew down signs and blew the siding off buildings.

Hail in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:34:00 to 25-MAY-15 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 15:29:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that caused heavy damage to a residential structure.

Hail in WILSON, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA VERNIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in FAYETTE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:16:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREYBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team concluded a tornado touched down just west of Swiss Alp and moved northeast for four miles.  Two homes sustained substantial roof damage.  Several trees were snapped at their trunks.  Multiple barns sustained roof damage and a few small structures were destroyed. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Tornado in WILSON, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team concluded a tornado touched down south of Floresville in Wilson County. A car port awning of a business was ripped off. A few tree limbs were also reported down. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in WILSON, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:57:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANDORA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey concluded a tornado touched down near Pandora just west of County Road 472. The tornado damaged crops in an open field. The tornado crossed County Road 472 and continued to the east-northeast. Several large tree limbs were snapped and a few trees uprooted. A mobile home had damage to the skirting and a tin roof of a patio cover peeled off. A metal carport was also collapsed. Another home had shingle damage. A small barn was also heavily damaged. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Hail in VAL VERDE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 05:19:00 to 25-MAY-15 05:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEL RIO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tornado in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-15 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Williamson County Emergency Management assisted in performing a damage survey on a private residence and ranch.  Several large oak trees were uprooted and damaged.  Minor roof damage was observed on the main ranch house including the chimney which was destroyed.  A small garage was severely damaged as the roof was lifted off and thrown approximately 100 yards.  A resident on the ranch witnessed the tornado and sheltered in the small garage until the roof was lifted off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 16:20:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DADE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind damage was reported in the town of McDade with trees down and building damage.

Hail in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 07:15:00 to 25-MAY-15 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTA VLY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 11:33:00 to 25-MAY-15 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:13:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Bastrop. A 1000 foot long earthen dam holding a small fishing pond in Bastrop State Park ruptured. In addition multiple roads were closed across the county.  Damage to infrastructure likely exceeded 2 million dollars.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:50:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding around the county. Numerous roads were closed including Hairy Man Rd. The Bull Run Creek hike and bike trail was flooded. A 55 year old man died when his vehicle was swept away near CR 143 and Hwy 195 north of Georgetown.  38 homes were destroyed and 57 homes sustained major damage.  Losses for infrastructure totaled more than 7 million dollars.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 15:52:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Austin.  There were multiple water rescues around the city including one along Shoal Creek at House Park. Little Walnut Creek was out of its banks at Dottie Jordan Park where the swimming pool overflowed and water knocked down fences. The Loyola Ln. bridge over Walnut Creek was closed with water covering it. A 23 year old man died when his vehicle was swept away on Jesse Bohls Dr. near Pflugerville.  20 homes sustained major damage across Travis County for this event, while 14 business saw minor flood impacts.

Tornado in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 15:24:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team concluded a tornado touched down just west of Cedar Creek in Bastrop County. The tornado snapped and uprooted many trees. Twelve homes along the path of the tornado were damaged with barns and a large greenhouse destroyed. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:28:00 to 25-MAY-15 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 61 kts. that blew down fences.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:17:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECAVES
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 the Austin area. There was a high water rescue in the 2900 block of Westlake Dr. Numerous roads were closed around the city including Bee Cave Rd.

Flash Flood in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 19:06:00 to 25-MAY-15 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGRIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding closing FM 1116.

Flash Flood in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 12:46:00 to 25-MAY-15 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding closing Goehmann Ln. near Fredericksburg.

Flash Flood in LLANO, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:15:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE SHOALS LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain of 2.29 inches in four hours. This rain caused flash flooding sending creeks out of their banks and flooding roads south of Marble Falls.

Flash Flood in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 14:52:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECKERT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding. Teague Rd. was cut off by Crabapple Creek.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain with 6.67 inches in three and half hours that caused flash flooding. The Forest Creek Golf Club was flooded with Forest Creek Dr. closed at the clubhouse.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:12:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding closing multiple roads across the county.