A surface low pressure system over northeast New Mexico moved southeast during the late afternoon and evening hours. A cold front moved southeast across the panhandles from northwest to southeast behind the low pressure system. Severe thunderstorms developed across northeast New Mexico during the afternoon and then moved southeast across the panhandles. Low level shear helped to create an environment favorable for tornadic supercells in the Texas Panhandle. Tornadoes were well documented by spotters and storm chasers through photos and video, and four caused minor damage.

Hail in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:05:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINGLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Quarter size hail was reported 4 miles south of Pringle on Highway 136.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:35:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTLEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail fell 5 miles south of Hartley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:00:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Three power poles were snapped by thunderstorm winds 2 miles northeast of Spearman.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:17:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated 70 mph wind gust was reported 21 miles south of Perryton with debris blowing across Highway 281.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:02:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An estimated 70 mph wind gust was reported 25 miles south-southwest of Perryton.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:57:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Canadian.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:28:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAGEBY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Multiple tree limbs about 6 inches in diameter were reported down along Highway 83, 6 miles north-northwest of Gageby.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:27:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A small structure was damaged at the intersection of Highway 70 and FM 281.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:10:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIAMI
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds of 70 mph occurred in the gust front in Miami.

Hail in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 16:35:00 to 16-MAY-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERICO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail fell 15 miles south of Texline.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 23:01:00 to 16-MAY-16 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Nickel size hail fell 2 miles west of Hedley.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 22:35:00 to 16-MAY-16 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Penny size hail was reported 3 miles south-southeast of Greenbelt Lake.

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 21:54:00 to 16-MAY-16 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAUDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported 2 miles south of Claude.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 22:25:00 to 16-MAY-16 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail accumulated two inches deep fell 9 miles south of McLean, and along with the heavy rain resulted in minor flooding along Highway 273.

Hail in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 23:14:00 to 16-MAY-16 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Quarter size hail fell in Lutie.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:22:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUVER
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 62 mph wind gust was measured by the KVII schoolnet site in Gruver.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 16:40:00 to 16-MAY-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERICO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A grain bin was damaged and irrigation pivots flipped near Highway 102 and McAdams, 17 miles south-southeast of Texline.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 15:50:00 to 16-MAY-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERICO
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 63 mph wind gust was measured 15 miles west-southwest of Ware.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:40:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUVER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Gruver schoolnet site.

Hail in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:07:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRATFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail occurred 8 miles north of Stratford.

Hail in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:20:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in Stratford.

Hail in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:30:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail reported in Stratford.

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:14:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUVER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Nickel size hail fell 10 miles west of Gruver.

Hail in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 16:30:00 to 16-MAY-16 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERRICK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers reported hen egg size hail on Highway 385 30 miles north of Dalhart, near the Oklahoma state line.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:49:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DHT)DALHART MUNI AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported 6 miles southwest of Dalhart.

Hail in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:48:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXHOMA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball size hail fell 11 miles south of Texhoma.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:56:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DHT)DALHART MUNI AR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Half dollar size hail was measured 3 miles west-southwest of Dalhart.

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:11:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Quarter size hail fell one mile south-southwest of Cactus.

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:40:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported in Spearman.

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:16:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CACTUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Quarter size hail occurred 2 miles east of Cactus and was reported to be covering Highway 281.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:50:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball size hail was reported in Channing. The hail occurred from 3 miles west of Channing to the west side of Channing.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 21:07:00 to 16-MAY-16 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANTEX
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ping pong ball size hail fell 7 miles west southwest of Panhandle along Highway 60.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:40:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers reported hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell 8 miles south-southeast of Masterson along Highway 87.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:31:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis ball size hail fell 3 miles south of Masterson.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:36:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Two inch diameter hail occurred 8 miles south-southeast of Masterson.

Tornado in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 16:40:00 to 16-MAY-16 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERICO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage from this short track, small tornado included a destroyed grain silo, tree damage, a flipped center pivot irrigation system and minor roof damage to a farm house. This resulted in EF-1 rating with estimated peak winds of 87 mph.

Tornado in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:06:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado resulted in flattened grass, a flipped center pivot irrigation system and a small trailer flipped over in a field. This was consistent with EF-0 damage and estimated peak winds of 80 mph.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:36:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Tennis ball size hail fell 6 miles south-southeast of Masterson.

Hail in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:45:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell 6 miles north of Canadian.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:51:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Baseball size hail was reported 6 miles south of Masterson.

Tornado in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:52:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN HEMPHILL AR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado crossed Highway 60 about 3 miles south of Canadian. Minimal tree damage was found, consistent with EF-0 damage and estimated peak winds of 74 mph. A storm spotter witnessed this tornado.

Tornado in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:06:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A narrow tornado track of tree damage was found by the survey team. The tornado was reported by several chasers and spotters. Tree damage was consistent with EF-0 damage and estimated peak wind of 75 mph.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:35:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC BRIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported 7 miles northwest of Panhandle.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:50:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANHANDLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tennis ball size hail fell 1 miles east of Panhandle.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:45:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANTEX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Golf ball size hail fell at Pantex.

Tornado in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:35:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLAZIER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tornado was witnessed by the Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Fire Department on the Texas side of the state line. The tornado then moved into Oklahoma shortly after developing. Some damage was reported to a wheat field. The tornado was assigned an EF-0 rating.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:58:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball size hail fell 6 miles east-northeast of Channing.

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:02:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported 25 miles south-southwest of Perryton.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:55:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNING
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Walnut size hail was reported 1 mile east of Channing.

Hail in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:05:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball size hail was reported 5 miles east-northeast of Channing.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:10:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet site located 6 miles east of Canadian measured a 74 mph wind gust.

Hail in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 17:46:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXHOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell 16 miles east of Stratford.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:57:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANHANDLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail fell 5 miles west-southwest of Panhandle, along Highway 60 near County Road J.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 21:17:00 to 16-MAY-16 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail fell 8 miles north-northeast of Claude.

Hail in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 21:32:00 to 16-MAY-16 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODNIGHT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Quarter size hail fell 4 miles west-northwest of Goodnight.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 20:15:00 to 16-MAY-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball size hail was reported 11 miles northwest of Amarillo, along Highway 87.

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:02:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported 25 miles south-southwest of Perryton.

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 18:43:00 to 16-MAY-16 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Walnut size hail was reported 3 miles northeast of Spearman.

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:22:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASTERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported 1 mile north of Masterson.

Hail in MOORE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:30:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASTERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in Masterson.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:33:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter damaged windshields of vehicles in Marsh on Highway 87, 7 miles south-southeast of Masterson.

Hail in POTTER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 19:40:00 to 16-MAY-16 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLE DE ORO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball size hail was reported 2 miles south of Masterson along Highway 87.