May 23, 2023
Another consecutive evening of severe storms occurred on the Caprock on the evening of the 23rd as the atmosphere again became very unstable. Several of the thunderstorms were able to gain significant mid-level rotation which allowed them to generate very large hail. Hailstones as large as baseballs damaged multiple vehicles northwest of Shallowater (Lubbock County) along US Highway 84, while many other spots incurred impacts from hail as large as golf ball size. In addition to producing large h
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1092983). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hale County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.