The dryline interacting with an unstable airmass, producing severe thunderstorms on May 26-27.  As the airmass remained unstable, a dissipating front and dryline continued to produce rounds of severe thunderstorms on May 28 and 29.  One of these supercell thunderstorms produced a strong tornado east southeast of Junction.  Many reports of large hail and damaging winds were reported along with a few tornadoes and flash flooding.

Tornado in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 19:01:00 to 26-MAY-16 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hardwood tree damage was the primary damage indicator used in the survey.  A few hardwood trees were snapped at the trunk approximately 1 mile west southwest of Burkett, indicating max wind speeds of 90-95 mph.  Most of the damage was EF0 as the tornado damaged many large tree limbs.  A few outbuildings were completely destroyed at the beginning of the damage path.  A community center Burkett had damage to its roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 02:03:00 to 26-MAY-16 02:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SJT)MATHIS FLD SAN
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 02:06:00 to 26-MAY-16 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SJT)MATHIS FLD SAN
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 02:10:00 to 26-MAY-16 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damaging thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree, damaged a fence and a large storage shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 02:10:00 to 26-MAY-16 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SJT)MATHIS FLD SAN
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported damaging thunderstorm winds breaking large mesquite tree branches near U.S. Highway 277 and Country Club Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 02:11:00 to 26-MAY-16 02:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANGELO RES
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a 50 foot tree uprooted by thunderstorm winds which also caused damage to a shed, some power lines and a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 02:25:00 to 26-MAY-16 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALL
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet measured a 53 knot wind gust from a severe thunderstorm.

Hail in STERLING, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:25:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY CLD AR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported half dollar size hail along Texas Highway 163 about 6 miles west northwest of Sterling City.

Hail in IRION, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:35:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNHART
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 16:40:00 to 26-MAY-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZONA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An exit sign was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds at Exit 350 on Interstate 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 16:40:00 to 26-MAY-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ozona Fire Department estimated winds gusting to around 60 mph along Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 357.

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:21:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECAN STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported along U.S. Highway 277 and Reese Road by an amateur radio operator.

Thunderstorm Wind in COKE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRONTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported trees down in Bronte.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:28:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS PLAINS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A metal roof was blown off a building in Cross Plains by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in STERLING, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:29:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet near Sterling City measured a 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:30:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILMETH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:30:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILMETH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 18:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported pea to nickel size hail on the north side of Winters.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 18:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 18:03:00 to 26-MAY-16 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: EOLA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Strong thunderstorm winds produced significant damage to an outbuilding near the old Eola School.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 19:11:00 to 26-MAY-16 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHO
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damaging thunderstorm winds knocked down several power poles and power lines, blocking Texas State Highway 206 between Burkett and Coleman.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 18:25:00 to 26-MAY-16 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWAKE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damaging thunderstorm winds knocked down eight power poles and resulted in some structural damage at the Lowake Steak House.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 19:25:00 to 26-MAY-16 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRIFTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department estimated a 60 mph wind gust from a nearby thunderstorm.

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-16 00:42:00 to 27-MAY-16 00:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TANKERSLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-16 01:15:00 to 27-MAY-16 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLINGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 16:30:00 to 28-MAY-16 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter to half dollar size hail, approximately 1 mile northwest of Winters.

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 18:22:00 to 28-MAY-16 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 17:56:00 to 28-MAY-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 18:22:00 to 28-MAY-16 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 18:22:00 to 28-MAY-16 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 18:22:00 to 28-MAY-16 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 00:00:00 to 29-MAY-16 00:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported large tree branches down.

Hail in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:20:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: IBEX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 18:50:00 to 28-MAY-16 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDWICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:07:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEGOVIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:17:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEGOVIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported quarter size hail along Interstate 10.

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:13:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEGOVIA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:24:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEGOVIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime to nickel size hail.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:23:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERKEL
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported quarter to billiard size hail along FM 1235, southeast of Merkel.

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:55:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 19:46:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported dime to half dollar size hail southwest of Tye.

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 21:05:00 to 28-MAY-16 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 23:45:00 to 28-MAY-16 23:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: STITH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported thunderstorm winds knocked over a swing set. He estimated the winds at around 70 mph.

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 19:44:00 to 29-MAY-16 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 19:30:00 to 29-MAY-16 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: THROCKMORTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 19:45:00 to 29-MAY-16 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEINERT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 20:22:00 to 29-MAY-16 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 21:06:00 to 29-MAY-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 21:18:00 to 29-MAY-16 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 20:34:00 to 29-MAY-16 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a lot of hail covering the ground, with the largest hail the size of tennis balls.

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 21:15:00 to 29-MAY-16 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Eula Fire Department reported a lot of pea size hail mixed with golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 17:35:00 to 26-MAY-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated 60 to 70 mph winds in the Santa Rita neighborhood located in San Angelo.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 20:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS CUT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong damaging winds snapped four to five trees and each were about 12 inches in diameter.

Tornado in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 19:09:00 to 29-MAY-16 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBERT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Throckmorton Volunteer Fire Department trained spotters reported a tornado  briefly touching down about 5 miles northwest of Elbert.

Tornado in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 18:50:00 to 28-MAY-16 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEGOVIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado snapped and also uprooted numerous oak tree trunks along its path.  The tornado also destroyed a porch and carried it for a few miles.  The strong winds lifted a portion of the roof off of the home.  The tornado also uprooted large cedar trees.  Storm chasers videotaped this tornado that was in the shape of a cone.

Flash Flood in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 22:45:00 to 30-MAY-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAIRD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of water rescues were conducted in Callahan County as motorists attempted to drive into deep water.  Some homes were partially flooded in Baird and a number of county roads were flooded.  A few evacuations also took place.

Tornado in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 20:28:00 to 29-MAY-16 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT GRIFFIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public took a photo of this tornado that was illuminated by lightning.  This tornado was quite tall.

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-16 16:45:00 to 28-MAY-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported ping pong to golf ball size hail on the ground along U.S. Highway 83.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-16 20:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROSVENOR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Damaging thunderstorm winds blew a back porch over the house, and the attached porch also removed the roof.  This occurred about a half mile west of Highway 279 or 3 miles east southeast of Grosvenor.