Another consecutive day of severe weather unfolded across the South Plains of West Texas and the extreme southern Texas Panhandle. An upper level trough remained in place over the Intermountain West with a weak short wave moving over the South Plains during the afternoon hours. Convection initially developed late in the morning in eastern New Mexico while rapidly expanding in coverage as convection moved east. Storms quickly became severe as they took advantage of ample instability. A few reports of large hail and severe wind gusts were received from thunderstorms on the 25th.
The most significant weather from these storms were flooding and tornadoes. A NWS storm survey revealed that four tornadoes occurred on the 25th with one EF-2 and three EF-U ratings. The first was approximately eight miles west-southwest of Anton in Hockley County but flooded roads prevented a survey from taking place. The second tornado, rated EF-2, occurred for only six minutes but caused significant damage near Plainview (Hale County). The most significant damage from this tornado was the destruction of a trussed cell phone tower. Several other areas of damage were noted from this tornado along Interstate 27 just north of Plainview. The third tornado was on the ground for approximately 4.7 miles but no damage indicators prevented a rating to be assigned to this tornado. The fourth and final tornado was observed in Hall County near the ghost town of Eli.
Very high precipitable water values relative to the time of year were observed on nearby RAOBs. Furthermore, many of the storms were slow moving. Exacerbating the flooding were the very wet grounds from previous days precipitation. A NWS cooperative weather observer's home near Littlefield flooded on both the 24th and 25th due to torrential rainfall. The supercell storm that produced a tornado near Plainview also developed major flooding in and around Plainview.

Hail in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 14:59:00 to 25-MAY-19 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVERTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Silverton Fire Department reported quarter size hail in Silverton.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 15:50:00 to 25-MAY-19 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Plains measured a wind gust to 66 mph. Furthermore, law enforcement in Plains reported that a tree had been blown over and was blocking a roadway in the city of Plains.

Hail in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 17:46:00 to 25-MAY-19 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMMITT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in Dimmitt reported half dollar size hail. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 17:52:00 to 25-MAY-19 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITAQUE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site in Caprock Canyons State Park measured a wind gust to 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 18:45:00 to 25-MAY-19 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITAQUE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site in Caprock Canyons State Park measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Tornado in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 15:59:00 to 25-MAY-19 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITHARRAL
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers reported a brief tornado in Hockley County. A storm survey was unable to be completed to due flooded roads.

Tornado in HALL, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 18:40:00 to 25-MAY-19 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELI
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers observed a brief tornado near the ghost town of Eli.

Tornado in HALE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 16:39:00 to 25-MAY-19 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado development started west of Interstate 27 around 1636 CST based on storm chaser images. The first indications of damage occurred near the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and northbound Interstate 27 where shipping containers were blown over. Damage was then noted to the northeast along the Interstate at the off-ramp and North Columbia Street where tin roofs were blown off storage buildings. Damage then continued south and east towards the intersection of North Columbia Street and Fence Road where a small out building was destroyed and a mobile home that was being transported on a flatbed trailer was blown over and destroyed. The tornado started to move east near or over County Road 65/East 34th Street where several trees had damage and a small out building was destroyed. On County Road 65, halfway between North Columbia Street and Well Road, the most significant damage occurred to a trussed cell phone tower. The tower was destroyed and fell across County Road 65. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing Well Road north of County Road 65. Up to 2400 homes were without power in Plainview immediately after the storm passage.

Flash Flood in HALE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 16:45:00 to 25-MAY-19 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALE CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads in and around Plainview were flooded by torrential rainfall from a supercell thunderstorm. The intersection of Interstate 27 and Farm to Market Road 194 was completely inundated by water. Water may have been reaching into some businesses along the road.

Flash Flood in LAMB, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 16:20:00 to 25-MAY-19 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

For the second day in a row, repeated rounds of torrential rainfall from thunderstorms caused a home of a NWS cooperative weather observer to be partially inundated by flood waters. Furthermore, the Sheriff's Office in Lamb County reported that Farm to Market Road 1072 through Fieldton was flooded. A storm chaser also observed 6 to 12 inches of water flowing over Farm to Market Road 168 approximately one mile north of Spade.

Tornado in HALE, TEXAS
From 25-MAY-19 17:08:00 to 25-MAY-19 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Moving over mainly farm and ranch land, there were no damage indicators hit to provide an EF rating. The only indications of damage were an overturned center pivot irrigation system near a curve of Farm to Market Road 37, 2.5 miles WNW of Cotton Center. A cotton trailer and livestock feed bunk were also pulled across the road near this location. The tornado continued moving east passing one mile north of Cotton Center and no damage was found near Farm to Market Road 179 where the path crossed the road. The tornado dissipated one mile ENE of Cotton Center. Poor road conditions prevented a NWS storm survey to determine if any damage existed beyond this point.