A cold front entered Southeast Texas during the 8th and stalled over the region. Multiple strong upper level disturbances crossed the area during the period causing a few rounds of severe weather and flooding that lasted into the 11th.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-19 00:54:00 to 10-MAY-19 01:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water flooded portions of MLK Jr Parkway impassable near Lamar. Underpasses were flooding on the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 00:07:00 to 09-MAY-19 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOREY
Magnitude: 81.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

South of Fannett, an area of a strong thunderstorms began bowing out leading to an increase in velocities. Tree damage began to become increasingly evident in a width extending from around Boondocks Road south of Fannett to just north of FM 365. Tree damage continued to be noted eastward into parts of Port Arthur, Groves and Nederland as the bow echo continued to fan outward. In this area, wind was estimated to be between around 60-80 MPH as the bow echo moved through. More severe tree damage and some minor outbuilding damage was noted in the community of La Belle and extending eastward along Garner Road where the bow velocities appeared at their maximum.

Hail in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 14:41:00 to 09-MAY-19 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST ORANGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A photo of 1 inch hail was posted to social media.

Hail in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 19:36:00 to 09-MAY-19 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARATOGA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture was posted on social media of a person holding hail about the size of a baseball.

Hail in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 20:19:00 to 09-MAY-19 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOUNTZE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures posted to social media showed hail around the size of golf ball in Kountze.

Hail in TYLER, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 21:25:00 to 09-MAY-19 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRED
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 23:35:00 to 09-MAY-19 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree branches around 3 inches thick and power poles were broken in Nederland.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 23:50:00 to 09-MAY-19 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUFFEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

A dock crane was blown over into the Neches Ship Channel. A large salvage crane also broke loose.

Flash Flood in JASPER, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-19 17:25:00 to 08-MAY-19 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURTIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain produced flooded roads around the town of Jasper. One residence had water enter the structure east of the town.

Flash Flood in TYLER, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-19 17:45:00 to 08-MAY-19 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAM RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Texas DOT reported water over FM 92 just south of Highway 190. Water was also over FM 256 near Tompkins Mill Creek.

Hail in JASPER, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 16:21:00 to 09-MAY-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 4.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail fell in and to the west of Jasper as a slow moving storm moved north toward Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Numerous vehicles and roof tops were damaged.

Hail in JASPER, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-19 16:30:00 to 09-MAY-19 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNDALE
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures and video of large hail were taken near the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The video that indicated the largest hail was taken at near Brookland and the size was estimated in the video to be near 4 inches. The storm developed near Jasper and slowly moved north dropping large hail along the way.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-19 00:05:00 to 10-MAY-19 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BPT)BEAUMONT-PT ART
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KBPT ASOS recorded a wind gust of 52 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-19 00:49:00 to 10-MAY-19 00:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATRECO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 60 mph in groves.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 11-MAY-19 11:30:00 to 11-MAY-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A video that was posted to the NWS social media page indicated flooding along the EasTex Freeway feeder roads in the north side of Beaumont.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 11-MAY-19 12:56:00 to 11-MAY-19 13:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

TXDOT reported water over several roads around Mauriceville. Water was also reported over roads in Bridge City and approaching residences.