Hail — Jeff Davis, Texas

2022-10-10 · near Ft Davis, Jeff Davis, Texas

Wider weather episode

A broad trough with embedded shortwaves was positioned over the Southwestern US. This led to an active and wet period across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. During the afternoon of the 10th, thunderstorms developed on the higher terrain of the Davis Mountains and moved east over the Stockton Plateau. One storm became nearly stationary, producing severe weather and flash flooding in and around Fort Stockton. The cost of damage was a rough estimation based on storm reports.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1061279. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.