Hail — Hopkins, Texas

2024-05-22 · near Tedrag, Hopkins, Texas

Wider weather episode

Isolated thunderstorms associated with the dryline occurred on May 21. Much more widespread thunderstorm activity took place on May 22 as a cold front sagged south into the area and a strong jet stream developed aloft. Large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding affected several locations on the 22nd. An EF2 tornado occurred in the Temple area of Central Texas, causing significant damage and injuring dozens of people. A second tornado occurred in Bell County southeast of Temple and was rated an EF-1.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185579. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.