Thunderstorms which developed just west of the region along a dryline produced large hail and damaging winds in several counties as they spread east into North and Central Texas. In one instance, high non-thunderstorm winds occurred downstream from the convection, likely due to a heat burst beneath the anvil.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:22:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING STAR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported golf ball sized hail just south of the city of Rising Star, TX.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:04:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING STAR
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and Rescue reported 2.5 inch diameter hail in the city of Rising Star, TX.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:00:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Breckenridge, TX.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:02:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter-sized hail in the city of Breckenridge, TX.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 21:16:00 to 18-MAY-17 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Volunteer Fire Department reported quarter-sized hail in the northwest part of the city of Nacona, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 22:02:00 to 18-MAY-17 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIAN GAP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail approximately 3 miles east of the city of Indian Gap, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 22:25:00 to 18-MAY-17 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail just west of the city of Hamilton, TX.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 12:31:00 to 19-MAY-17 12:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter reported quarter sized hail 4 miles south-southeast of the city of Olney, TX.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 12:35:00 to 19-MAY-17 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter reported half-dollar sized hail 2 miles south-southeast of the city of Olney, TX.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 12:40:00 to 19-MAY-17 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported golf-ball sized hail near the city of Olney, TX.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 18:00:00 to 19-MAY-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURMELA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media report indicated golf-ball sized hail in the city of Purmela, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 18:05:00 to 19-MAY-17 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported golf-ball sized hail approximately one mile south of the city of Carlton, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 18:12:00 to 19-MAY-17 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail approximately six miles west of the city of Cranfills Gap, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 18:24:00 to 19-MAY-17 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hico Police Department reported quarter sized hail 4 miles south of the city of Hico, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 18:28:00 to 19-MAY-17 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported golf-ball sized hail in the city of Hico, TX.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 19:17:00 to 19-MAY-17 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Volunteer fire department reported quarter sized hail near the city of Cranfills Gap, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 22:34:00 to 19-MAY-17 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lampasas PD reported several trees down in the city of Lampasas, TX.

Flood in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:26:00 to 18-MAY-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported 3 feet of water in the roadway near the intersection of Highway 183 and Highway 36.

High Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 20:10:00 to 19-MAY-17 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a wind gust in excess of 60 MPH 4 miles west-northwest of the city of Briar, TX.

High Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 20:11:00 to 19-MAY-17 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 67 MPH wind gust approximately 5 miles north of the city of Rhome, TX.

High Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:48:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 60 MPH non-thunderstorm winds 3 miles south-southwest of the city of Northlake, TX.

High Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:15:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 60 MPH wind gust near the city of Boyd, TX.

High Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:18:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 67 MPH wind gust 3 miles east of the city of Rhome, TX.

High Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 21:25:00 to 18-MAY-17 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 60 MPH wind gust near Texas Motor Speedway, approximately 4 miles west-northwest of the city of Roanoke, TX.

High Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:36:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported snapped tree branches and wind damage to roofs 5 miles north of the city of Rhome, TX., with an estimated wind gust of 75 MPH.

High Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 21:43:00 to 18-MAY-17 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 60 MPH sustained wind with 70 MPH gusts 6.25 miles south-southwest of Northlake; lasting for approximately 20 minutes.

High Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 21:45:00 to 18-MAY-17 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Denton Municipal Airport ASOS measured a 60 MPH non-thunderstorm wind gust.

High Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-17 22:14:00 to 18-MAY-17 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 62 MPH wind gust just north of the city of Reno, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 23:30:00 to 19-MAY-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A news article indicated that gusty winds associated with a thunderstorm caused safety sensors on a roller coaster at Six Flags to engage, trapping 8 passengers on the ride for 2 to 3 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 06:20:00 to 19-MAY-17 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported downed utility poles just southwest of the city of Ivan, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-17 22:10:00 to 19-MAY-17 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet weather station reported a 60 MPH wind gust just east of Oak Trail Shores.