May 19, 2017
An upper level trough was over the Rocky Mountains and a dryline was present across West Texas. An upper level disturbance associated with the upper trough moved over the area. Good instability and wind shear were also present. A low level jet stream was over the area along with upper level jet steams aiding in lift. These conditions allowed for large hail to develop across West Texas. Due to the positioning of the low level jet with the dryline, training of storms took place which resulted in f
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 693270). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Midland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.