Hail — Potter, Texas

2025-08-11 · near Valle De Oro, Potter, Texas

Event narrative

A motorist driving north stopped due to large hail that was estimated to be ping pong ball size.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed in an unstable airmass during the late afternoon of August 11th. Storms mainly developed across the I-40 corridor and shifted south through the evening hours. These storms quickly grew to be severe and produce large hail thanks to colder temperatures in the upper atmosphere. A few storms produced gusty winds and localized wind damage. Efficient rainfall led to high rainfall rates and some localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272624. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.