Continuing with the anomalously deep trough and strong wind shear across the southern Great Plains during this late season event. This day was marked by numerous supercells across the Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos. One supercell impacted the Midland area with large hail and a localized dust storm.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:49:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BGS)BIG SPRING ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report received from mPING of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:54:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report received from mPING of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 18:04:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report received from mPING of flash flooding.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 17:01:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter to golf ball size hail east of Gail on US Highway 180.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:45:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from mPING of broken tree limbs. Winds are estimated to be 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:29:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped at the intersection of A Street and Cuthbert Ave. Wind speeds were estimated to be 70 mph. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from mPING of golf ball-size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 18:03:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAND
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine power poles were reported down at the intersection of Highway 85 and County Road 258. Wind speeds were estimated to be 100 mph. Time was estimated from radar. Property cost damage is an estimation.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 17:59:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eleven power poles were reported down between County Road 242 and County Road 264 along FM 1611. Time estimated from radar. Wind speeds were estimated to be 100 mph. Property cost damage is an estimation.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from mPING of golf ball-size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:24:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public photo of at least three downed power poles from straight-line winds. Wind speeds were estimated to be 100 mph. Property cost damage is an estimation.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:29:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of golf ball size hail in central Midland between Garfield and A Street.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:33:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public photo of two-inch diameter hail estimated by quarter comparison.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:25:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGFELLOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reports golf ball size hail. Time is estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:30:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

South-facing hay barn destroyed due to straight-line winds. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 60-80 mph. Property cost damage is an estimation.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SETTLERS ADDITION
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:36:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:54:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dust Storm in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 03-OCT-23 16:14:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Visibility of less than a quarter of a mile was observed at the Midland NWS office. Wind speeds were sustained at 40+ miles per hour with gusts to near 60 mph.