A strong upper level low pressure system accompanied by a strong surface low provided some lift and instability across the eastern Texas Panhandle on the evening of the 16th. Several storms were able to produce severe hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter along with measured wind gusts up to 60 mph. Based on some damage in Ochiltree County during the late evening one storm put off a very strong outflow which is estimated to be around 80 to 85 mph winds toppling 18 train cars amongst downed powerlines and overturned semis. This same system eventually moved off to the east a bit bringing strong winds behind a cold front and snow the very next day.

Hail in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 19:02:00 to 16-MAR-21 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 20:14:00 to 16-MAR-21 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LIPSCOMB, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 20:46:00 to 16-MAR-21 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 20:50:00 to 16-MAR-21 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLAZIER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 20:57:00 to 16-MAR-21 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BORGER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LIPSCOMB, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:00:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPSCOMB
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:07:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAMPA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAY, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:10:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAMPA LEFORS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:11:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 21:18:00 to 16-MAR-21 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforecement reported an overturned semi on U.S. Highway 70 near Antelope Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:09:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN HEMPHILL AR
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Emergency officials reported numerous power poles down and trees uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:32:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLAZIER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported 18 train cars blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 20:21:00 to 16-MAR-21 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 20:26:00 to 16-MAR-21 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BORGER
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 21:07:00 to 16-MAR-21 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BORGER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAR-21 22:15:00 to 16-MAR-21 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANADIAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed power lines have forced the closure
of US HWY 83 at the intersection of
US HWY 60 and US HWY 83.