One of the most significant severe weather events of the 2016 severe weather season occurred on the 22nd and brought large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes to mainly the eastern Texas Panhandle. A supercell thunderstorm produced at least 6 tornadoes in southern Ochiltree County on the evening of May 22, 2016. No damage was reported for the final two tornadoes east of Highway 70 in open country and these were not surveyed. Damage consisted of a destroyed barn, downed power lines, some tree damage, and several flipped pivot irrigation systems. Homes were narrowly missed on several occasions. the tornadoes exhibited odd motions that were not consistent with the motion of the storm which was turning right sharply during the event. Tow of the tornadoes were large and at least one large multivortex tornado occurred with this event. The storm's rear flank downdraft also produced significant damage across the area which included snapping numerous power poles along Highway 281.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:21:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately 19 miles north of Miami, branches were reported to be broken off trees across a wide area along Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 19:27:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage to farming sprinkler system was reported 3 miles south of Perryton.

Flash Flood in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported to be over the bridge on Highway 70 at Wolf Creek.

Flash Flood in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:39:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A creek in the area overflowed its banks resulting in flooding of croplands and residential basements.

Flash Flood in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 20:31:00 to 22-MAY-16 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Running water was reported along the sides of U.S. Highway 287. Local county roads were impassible due to flowing water. This occurred after an estimated 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in the area.

Tornado in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARDWICK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the first of two tornadoes that developed from the same supercell near Howardwick. The tornado motion was somewhat unusual as it moved toward the west. Damage from this short track small tornado included broken limbs, 1-3 inches in diameter. Damage was consistent with EF-0 with estimated peak wind of 80 mph.

Tornado in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:39:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARDWICK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the second of two tornadoes that developed from the same supercell near Howardwick. The tornado motion was somewhat unusual as it moved toward the northwest. Damage from this tornado included broken limbs, trees uprooted, and a power pole was broken at rotten base. This tornado was rated an EF-1 with an estimated peak wind of 94 mph.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 14:51:00 to 22-MAY-16 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHTOLA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail larger than golf balls was reported 7 miles west of Greenbelt Lake at Highway 287 and County Road 3.

Hail in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 14:29:00 to 22-MAY-16 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMBERLAIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail fell 4 miles east-northeast of Dalhart.

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:35:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported 5 miles south of Spearman.

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:02:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Half dollar size hail was reported 12 miles southeast of Spearman.

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:11:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell on Highway 759 6 miles east of Spearman.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:31:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tennis ball size hail was reported in Clarendon.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARDWICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball size hail was reported south of Clarendon College.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Half dollar size hail was reported in Clarendon.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:08:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARDWICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Quarter size hail was reported in Howardwick.

Hail in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:10:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORSE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Two inch hailstones that had fallen were found by a storm chaser 9 miles east of Morse.

Hail in CARSON, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:01:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROOM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell in Groom.

Tornado in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:44:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved across open fields. The only damage was to a pivot irrigation system. Damage was consistent with EF-0 with estimated peak winds of 80 mph.

Tornado in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:57:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the second tornado from this supercell. The tornado was well documented by chasers as it moved around the main storm rotation creating a U-shaped track which was perpendicular to the storm motion at times. The tornado destroyed a barn, damaged power lines and two large sections of pivot irrigation as it narrowly missed a farm house. The tornado stalled at the end of the track and become an impressive multi-vortex tornado which stayed in nearly the same location for several minutes. The damage was consistent with EF-1 damage, with estimated peak winds 100 mph, however it should be noted the tornado did not hit any targets that would allow for a higher rating.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:51:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERICHO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Penny size hail fell 4 miles southeast of Lake McClellan.

Hail in GRAY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:49:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAMPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Up to quarter size hail was reported on the north side of Pampa.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:18:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail fell 2 miles east-southeast of Clarendon. This was the first of two storms that brought large hail to the Clarendon area.

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 19:39:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported in Perryton.

Tornado in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 18:04:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado snapped trees, damaged power lines and flipped pivot irrigation systems. This large tornado was briefly visible in the background of storm chaser video of the tornado to the southwest as it dissipated. Once again, this tornado occurred in an area with few targets, but what damage that did occur was consistent with EF-1 with estimated peak winds of 95 mph.

Tornado in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 18:15:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage from this tornado included snapped tree trunks, damaged power poles, and flipped pivot irrigation systems. This damage is consistent with EF-1, with peak winds of 95 mph although few targets where hit. Similar to other tornadoes with this event, the track exhibited significant curvature following a counter-clockwise path.

Hail in GRAY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 15:49:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAMPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell in Pampa.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:10:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARDWICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail fell on Highway 70 10 miles north of Clarendon.

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:38:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers measured golf ball size hail was reported 9 miles southeast of Waka. Most of the hail was quarter to half dollar size.

Tornado in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 18:49:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Chaser reported cone tornado on ground from 749 to 751 pm. Tornado was near Highway 281 and was viewed from the  east looking back to the west at storm. The tornado moved across open grasslands and no damage occurred, therefore a rating was possible.

Hail in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:33:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHTOLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported 7 miles west of Clarendon.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 16:37:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 64 mph wind gust was measured by the KVII Schoolnet site located 1 mile south-southeast of Spearman.

Tornado in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 19:45:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYTON MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Cone tornado reported which quickly became rain wrapped. No damage was observed do to location in open grasslands and therefore a rating is not possible with this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-16 17:45:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Telephone poles were reported down on FM 281 about 13 miles south-southeast of Waka.