Hail — Freestone, Texas

2025-05-02 · near Stewards Mill, Freestone, Texas

Event narrative

Amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail at SH 75 and CR 1128 between Streetman and Fairfield.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance dropping southeast through the Plains led to thunderstorm development on May 1st and 2nd across much of North and Central Texas. Storm initiation occurred in the vicinity of remnant outflow boundaries left over from the previous nights' convection. Some severe thunderstorms occurred, mainly in Central Texas, with large hail the primary severe weather occurrence.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1261904. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.