An upper level trough was over the Rocky Mountains and an upper level disturbance moving along the base of the trough was moving toward West Texas and provided additional lift.  There was a lot of instability across the area as well as strong low-level winds which helped storms to develop across West Texas in the morning hours.  These storms produced large hail, strong winds, flash flooding, and a tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 07:30:00 to 25-MAY-15 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm moved across Scurry County and produced an estimated 60 mph wind gust near Snyder.  No damage was reported.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 06:55:00 to 25-MAY-15 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 07:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 07:02:00 to 25-MAY-15 07:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 07:57:00 to 25-MAY-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SETTLERS ADDITION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain moved across Howard County and produced flash flooding in Big Spring.  It was reported that the intersection of Mesa and Parkway was flooded with an estimated three feet of water.  The cost of damage is a very rough estimate since no damage was reported.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 08:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain moved across Midland County and produced flash flooding in Midland.  The public reported one to two feet of water over the service road at Midkiff Street and Interstate 20.  The cost of damage is a very rough estimate since no damage was reported.

Tornado in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 08:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORAINE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced a tornado in Loraine.  A damage survey was conducted the next day.  The tornado touched down at approximately 9 am CDT and continued generally northeast for a distance of 0.16 miles before lifting.  The tornado was on the ground for less than one minute.  There was extensive damage to a barn where several walls collapsed and a pole with a cement base was pulled out of the ground.  There was also damage to the local fire chief's house where debris from the barn became embedded in the side of the house.  At its widest the tornado was estimated to have a width of approximately 50 yards.  Based on the damage, the tornado will be rated as an EF-1 with estimated wind speeds of 100 mph.  The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 08:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORAINE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced wind damage in Loraine.  Straight line winds blew the roofs off of two homes and a barn in Loraine between 905 and 915 am CDT.  The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 07:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 04:58:00 to 25-MAY-15 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 05:11:00 to 25-MAY-15 05:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMAX
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm moved across Howard County and produced a 62 mph wind gust near Lomax as recorded by the mesonet station.  No damage was reported.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 05:30:00 to 25-MAY-15 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPRING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-15 05:50:00 to 25-MAY-15 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAHOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm moved across Howard County and produced quarter sized hail and 50 to 60 mph winds which blew a trash can down the road in Coahoma.