Sep 7, 2003
A series of four supercell thunderstorms moved southeast across the northern Permian Basin during the late afternoon and evening of the 7th, and the early morning hours of the 8th. These storm produced devastating large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and a tornado. In addition to property damage, large hail resulted in the widespread destruction of area agricultural crops.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5337677). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dawson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.