May 22, 2024
Isolated thunderstorms associated with the dryline occurred on May 21. Much more widespread thunderstorm activity took place on May 22 as a cold front sagged south into the area and a strong jet stream developed aloft. Large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding affected several locations on the 22nd. An EF2 tornado occurred in the Temple area of Central Texas, causing significant damage and injuring dozens of people. A second tornado occurred in Bell County southeast of Temple and was rated
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1185179). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.