A strong upper level low pressure system moved across Nevada and Utah. Very moist air was across most of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. High instability and wind shear were also present. An upper level disturbance had moved over the area which provided additional lift. During the afternoon and evening hours, numerous severe thunderstorms developed across Southeast New Mexico and the Trans Pecos and moved across the Stockton Plateau and the Permian Basin. These storms produced multiple tornadoes, very large hail, heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding, and damaging winds.

Tornado in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:04:00 to 01-MAY-22 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced a tornado in Pecos County approximately 19 miles north northwest of Fort Stockton. This tornado was seen and reported by a spotter. This tornado was difficult to photograph as it quickly became rain-wrapped and eventually dissipated as the storm approached State Highway 18 in northern Pecos County. This tornado was estimated to have lasted around 12 minutes and traveled southeast approximately 4.5 miles. These calculations were determined from both radar data and eyewitness reports on the ground. Due to the rural location of this tornado, access to any damage indicators was impossible and thus the tornado was rated EF-Unknown with unknown peak wind speeds. The path width of the tornado is unknown.

Tornado in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced a tornado to the west of Highway 67 in Pecos County about 17 miles northeast of Fort Stockton. Given the proximity to the highway, many storm spotters were able to identify and photograph this tornado. Based upon eyewitness reports, videos, and radar data, this tornado tracked northeastward for two and a half miles and was estimated to have lasted around ten minutes. Due to the rural nature of this tornado and lack of access to damage indicators, this tornado was rated EF-Unknown with unknown peak wind speeds. The path width is also unknown.

Tornado in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:36:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced a tornado in Pecos County approximately seven miles to the east northeast of Fort Stockton and two miles north of I-10. This tornado only briefly touched down, lasting less than a minute, and no damage was reported. Given that no damage indicators were accessible, this tornado was rated an EF-Unknown with unknown peak wind speeds. The path width is also unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:32:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm moved across Pecos County and produced wind damage one mile southeast of Fort Stockton. Damage to travel trailers was reported in Rooney Park and trees were uprooted. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:38:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced wind damage in Pecos County two miles east northeast of Fort Stockton. This damage was determined to be caused by rear-flank downdraft winds with estimated peak wind speeds of 90 mph. The damage included multiple destroyed billboards, two damaged metal buildings, and two 18-wheelers flipped along I-10. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Tornado in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:44:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMLEIGH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced a tornado in Scurry County in and near the town of Hermleigh. The tornado touched down approximately one mile northwest of Hermleigh near the intersection of County Road 4111 and County Road 4116. The tornado snapped numerous power poles as it crossed over County Road 4111 and continued moving east northeast. As the tornado approached US Highway 84, it produced EF-2 level damage at a home and detached garage where most of the roofing material was ripped off and concrete anchorage failure occurred. Large vehicles, trailers, and other debris were scattered up to 100 yards west of this home. The tornado continued onward, crossing US Highway 84 where it impacted a trailer park. Numerous mobile homes were flipped or tossed towards the west southwest as the backside of the tornadic circulation passed over the RV park. The tornado continued moving northeast and eventually occluded on the north side of town. Peak wind speeds in the tornado were estimated to be approximately 115 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 190.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm moved across Scurry County and produced wind damage. The areas of damage were northwest of Hermleigh, locations to the south of a tornado that impacted the northwest side of Hermleigh, and a rural area east of Dunn. This damage included snapped power poles, significant damage to trees and roofs, and an overturned manufactured home. Given the orientation of the damage, and re-analyzing the radar data, this damage was determined to be caused by rear-flank downdraft winds, with estimated peak wind speeds of 85-100 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Hail in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 01-MAY-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 15:34:00 to 01-MAY-22 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKEL CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 15:34:00 to 01-MAY-22 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in WARD, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 15:35:00 to 01-MAY-22 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PYOTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:20:00 to 01-MAY-22 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERMIT ROBINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:13:00 to 01-MAY-22 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMPERIAL RES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:21:00 to 01-MAY-22 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOREY
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:41:00 to 01-MAY-22 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COYANOSA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 16:55:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 17:11:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOREY
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 17:54:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 17:59:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEAGRAVES ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:13:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE LEAGUES
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:22:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON ARPT FST
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:12:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWER GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 18:26:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWER GROVE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 19:57:00 to 01-MAY-22 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain occurred in Scurry County. The West Texas Mesonet measured 3.34 inches of rainfall. The duration of this rainfall is unknown.

Flash Flood in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 19:40:00 to 01-MAY-22 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER WINSTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain fell across Scurry County and resulted in flash flooding. Multiple roads were impassable due to flash flooding across southern Scurry County. There was a high water rescue. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Heavy Rain in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 19:55:00 to 01-MAY-22 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rainfall occurred in Scurry County. The West Texas Mesonet measured 4.11 inches of rainfall. The duration of this rainfall is unknown.