Gaines storm history

A damage survey was conducted by NWS personnel the morning following the winds. The results of the damage survey follow. Winds were measured at 97.5 mph at the West Texas Mesonet site two miles north northeast of Seminole, however, there is visual indication that wind speeds in s…

A multicell cluster of severe storms that crossed into New Mexico from Reeves and Loving Counties, TX just before 1pm CDT emerged from Lea County, NM at around 6pm. The city of Seminole was pounded by large hail, high winds and flooding rains.

Training of numerous cells over Seminole and areas to the east and northeast caused widespread and extensive flooding. The KMAF 88D Storm Total Precipitation measured a strip of 20 by 8 miles that received in excess of 5 inches of rain. Readings from within the swath confirmed th…

Baseball size hail and larger smashed the windshield of a Police cruiser and shattered windows in several homes. Power was knocked out around town as well. Autos and roofs of houses were smashed by the large hail and accounted for much of the damage total. A local insurance agent…

An NWS employee measured 1.1 inches of snow at his house. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.

Metal paneling was peeled from the roof of a metal barn/building due to a microburst. The damage was consistent with an estimated 80-85 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.

The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW measured a 69 mph wind gust, along with numerous other severe gusts associated with a strong outflow boundary.

The West Texas Mesonet station 25 Seminole 2N measured a 63 mph wind gust, along with a couple of other severe gusts associated with a strong outflow boundary.

Penny-size hail was reported by the public east of Seminole. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.

The West Texas Mesonet station 15 Seagraves 1SW recorded a 58 mph wind gust.

A fence was blown down by thunderstorm winds. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.

A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was reported by the Mesonet station 25 in Seminole.

A report of quarter-size hail was received from mPING.

A report of penny-sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar.

A media partner reported nickel to quarter-sized hail between Seagraves and Seminole in Gaines County, TX, along US Highway 62. Time is estimated from radar.

A trained spotter reported golf ball-sized hail east of Seminole. The time is estimated from radar.

A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the Seminole AWOS station.

A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2N Seminole.

A maximum wind gust of 64 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1WSW Seagraves.

A maximum wind gust of 58 MPH was observed at the Seminole AWOS.

A maximum wind gust of 67 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1WSW Seagraves.

A maximum wind gust of 60 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2N Seminole.

A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 1SW Seagraves.

A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 2NNE Seminole.

The fire department reports a few stalled vehicles and a vehicle underwater. Property cost damage is an estimation.

This report was received from mPing.

This report was received from mPing.

Seminole Fire Department reported quarter-size hail near CR 236 and FM 2885 near Seminole.

Large uprooted hardwood tree, metal barn with roof and walls peeled back to the west, along with downed power poles. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

The emergency manager reports that two power poles snapped in half. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. The property damage cost is an estimation.

Report from Seminole Fire Department of 8-10 power poles down with damage to two nearby oil and gas plants due to wind near CR 237 and CR 208. Time is estimated from radar. The estimated maximum wind gust speed is 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Multiple observers reported a brief cone tornado to the northeast of Loop. The tornado only lasted two to three minutes over open fields. The tornado likely dissipated near US Highway 83. No damage was reported and this tornado is rated EF-Unknown. Path is estimated from reports …

Seminole FD reports business signs blown down north of Seminole along Highway 385. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds and property damage costs are estimations.

A photo shows a carport destroyed. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds and property damage costs are an estimation.

Two-inch diameter hail on US Highway 62.

Three-inch diameter hail on US Highway 62.

This report was received from mPING.

The hail was measured to be 3.3 inches in diameter.

This report was received from mPING.

This report was received from mPING.

Baseball-size hail on FM1757 and CR208.

Seminole Fire Department reported power lines down at CR 316 and CR 327. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 80 MPH. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Media relayed reports of ping pong ball size hail north of Seminole.

Seminole Fire Department reports quarter-size hail 6 miles north of Seminole on Highway 385.