Another afternoon of severe thunderstorms occurred across the region on the 22nd. Severe thunderstorms dropped hail as large as two inches in diameter in several locations. The widespread thunderstorm activity organized into a larger complex of thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and severe wind gusts as it accelerated southeastward through the Rolling Plains during the evening. The bowing line of thunderstorms generated a peak wind gust of 80 mph as it moved across the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Aspermont (Stonewall County). These severe winds also caused minor damage in and around Aspermont.

Hail in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 15:00:00 to 22-MAY-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported quarter size hail in rural eastern Swisher County.

Hail in HALE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 15:09:00 to 22-MAY-23 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURGUSON STA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported golf ball size hail on Interstate 27 between Plainview and Hale Center.

Hail in HALL, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 15:43:00 to 22-MAY-23 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAMPICO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported half dollar size hail in rural southern Hall County.

Hail in HALE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 15:45:00 to 22-MAY-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALE CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported golf ball size hail in Hale Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 17:01:00 to 22-MAY-23 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEARINGEN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a wind gust of 58 mph using a handheld anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 16:31:00 to 22-MAY-23 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE RIVER LAKE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near White River Lake measured a wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 14:25:00 to 22-MAY-23 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Memphis measured a wind gust of 61 mph.

Hail in HALL, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 14:29:00 to 22-MAY-23 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photograph of two inch size hail was sent to the NWS office in Lubbock via social media. No damage was reported.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 14:50:00 to 22-MAY-23 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLIE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report from the public was received of hail up to two inches in size in rural northeastern Childress County. No damage was reported.

Hail in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 14:39:00 to 22-MAY-23 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRESS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS cooperative weather observer reported golf ball size hail northeast of Kress.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 16:05:00 to 22-MAY-23 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Northfield measured severe wind gusts from 1605 CST through 1608 CST. A peak wind gust of 64 mph was measured at 1608 CST.

Hail in HALL, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 16:15:00 to 22-MAY-23 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HULVER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported two inch size hail in rural southeastern Hall County. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 16:49:00 to 22-MAY-23 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALLS
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Ralls measured severe wind gusts from 1649 CST through 1702 CST. A peak wind gust of 70 mph was measured at 1656 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONEWALL, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-23 19:24:00 to 22-MAY-23 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASPERMONT
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Aspermont measured severe wind gusts from 1924 CST through 1927 CST. A peak wind gust of 80 mph was measured at 1924 CST. Several car ports were damaged in Aspermont and a truck transporting a manufactured home was blown off the road.