Hail in Ellis County, Texas
Hail May 16, 2025 · Ellis County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
A Northern Plains low pressure system, a northeast-to-southwest oriented stationary front across North Texas, and shortwave trough traversing the Texas Panhandle were all contributing factors to the development of widespread severe weather May 16 and 17. A highly unstable environment led to many instances of large hail and damaging winds.
Began near Mountain Peak (32.4100, -97.0100).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1262019. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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