Hail — Stephens, Texas

2025-04-19 · near Hubbard Creek Lake, Stephens, Texas

Event narrative

A member of the public reported 2 inch diameter hail on Hubbard Creek Lake.

Wider weather episode

Multiple upper level shortwaves moved overtop the Plains contributing to the development of severe storms near and along a cold front and dryline on and off between the 18th and 20th. Large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes were all observed, particularly on the 19th. A total of 12 tornadoes occurred along and east of Highway 281 causing considerable damage: 1 EF-2, 5 EF-1s, and 6 EF-0s.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1253565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.