Hail in Yoakum County, Texas

Hail May 4, 2025 · Yoakum County, Texas

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law enforcement in Yoakum County reported ping pong ball size hail between Denver City and Plains along Texas State Highway 214.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed in eastern New Mexico on the afternoon of the fourth in advance of a large upper level storm system in the southwestern United States. Strong atmospheric instability in eastern New Mexico quickly dropped off in West Texas with a lack of rich low level moisture. However, one thunderstorm was able to be maintained as it crossed into Yoakum County producing large hail.

Began near Denver City Arpt (33.0455, -102.8191).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1244589. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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