EF2 Tornado — Crockett, Texas

2024-05-04 · near Ozona, Crockett, Texas

Event narrative

The tornado damaged several structures on Acton Ranch about

26 miles south-southwest of Ozona, Texas. The tornado uplifted

and destroyed the roof structure of a barn with concrete walls.

The tornado also lifted a heavy metal bulk feeder at least 5

feet in the air and moved it at least 150 feet from its original

location. The tornado also snapped the trunk of a 150 year old

cottonwood tree. The estimated peak wind speed of the

tornado was 115 mph.

Wider weather episode

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area. Also, extreme instability was present along with strong vertical wind shear during the late afternoon and evening hours. A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in Crockett County. Also, severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187520. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.