Rich Gulf moisture over the South Plains early this morning and a vigorous upper low culminated in severe thunderstorm development by late morning across the South Plains.  A triple point (intersection of a surface low, warm front and dryline) developed very near Lubbock before noon and proceeded east while serving to focus strong low level wind shear. This wind shear along with low cloud bases allowed for several storms to acquire low level rotation and produce tornadoes and large hail at times. Fortunately, of the seven tornadoes that were confirmed by NWS Lubbock, only one produced damage and was rated EF1 after striking the Pitchfork Ranch (far eastern Dickens County). These storms also produced beneficial heavy rains and some minor flooding from the eastern South Plains throughout the Rolling Plains.

Tornado in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 15:26:00 to 28-MAR-17 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON PAULDER AR
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee observed a cone tornado develop near the edge of the Caprock about 2.5 miles southeast of Crosbyton. This tornado crossed U.S. Highway 82, but did not produce any visible damage to trees or power lines in the area.  This tornado was later absorbed by a larger mesocyclone to its north that went on to produce a sizable tornado in northeast Crosby County.

Tornado in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 15:34:00 to 28-MAR-17 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON PAULDER AR
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A cyclic supercell responsible for the prior tornado in Crosby County produced a large tornado about five miles northeast of Crosbyton, before wrapping in rain.  Radar indicated this tornado moved slowly northwest before decaying nearly ten minutes after development.  The rugged landscape at the base of the Caprock did not allow for a storm damage survey.

Tornado in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 16:17:00 to 28-MAR-17 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGHERTY
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a brief tornado wrapped in rain crossing County Road 28.  No damage was reported.

Tornado in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 17:34:00 to 28-MAR-17 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKENS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Meteorologists with NWS Lubbock and the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet conducted a storm damage survey in far east-central Dickens County during the morning of March 29. This team surveyed tornado damage at the Pitchfork Ranch located about 11 miles west of Guthrie, TX along U.S. Highway 82.
The most significant damage observed at the Pitchfork Ranch consisted of about 300 square feet of metal roofing removed from a well-constructed building. Many of the underlying support trusses to the roof were also separated from the building. Various trees were blown over and strewn about. A large twin gravity box was also toppled. The damage to the roof was consistent with maximum winds of around 100 miles per hour. Debris in the area revealed a convergent pattern indicative of a tornado, which was also supported by strong rotation in the area as observed by radar.
Available damage indicators surrounding the Pitchfork Ranch were very sparse and an accurate assessment of the duration and path of this EF-1 tornado was not feasible.

Tornado in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 17:43:00 to 28-MAR-17 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: AFTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers observed a tornado develop north of U.S. Highway 82 in far eastern Dickens County.  This tornado produced no known damage as it remained over open land.

Tornado in KING, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 17:49:00 to 28-MAR-17 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE 6666 ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This tornado developed from a cyclic supercell responsible for the previous tornado in far eastern Dickens County. No damage was reported with this tornado as it remained over open land.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 11:35:00 to 28-MAR-17 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (REE)REESE AFB LUBBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Hail in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 15:06:00 to 28-MAR-17 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOMOT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail damage was not known.

Hail in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 15:10:00 to 28-MAR-17 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

No hail damage was reported.

Hail in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 15:30:00 to 28-MAR-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail damage was not observed.

Hail in HALE, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 17:08:00 to 28-MAR-17 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The hail covered the ground to around one inch in depth.  No damage was reported.

Hail in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 16:00:00 to 28-MAR-17 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A large and prolific hailswath crossed U.S. Highway 70 in far eastern Floyd County.  Hailstones as large as 1.5 inches in diameter caused damage to several vehicles in the area and shredded hundreds of acres of winter wheat.  The duration of hail was so great that it covered the ground with about three inches of hail resulting in hazardous travel conditions and dense fog.

Tornado in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 16:14:00 to 28-MAR-17 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPUR MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser documented a tornado that developed near County Road 405 and Farm-to-Market Road 2794 in far western Dickens County. Despite crossing a road with utility lines, video indicated no apparent damage from this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 28-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet station.