Jun 30, 2017
A short-lived, but intense heat spell with highs of 102 to 108 came to an abrupt end late this evening as active northwest flow overspread the region. Isolated, high-based supercell thunderstorms erupted first near the U.S. Highway 83 corridor from Childress south to Aspermont, with even more intense supercells occurring later over the western South Plains. Some of these storms produced giant hail of 3 to 4 inches in diameter causing severe damage to crops, buildings and vehicles. Cities hit esp
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 700116). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hockley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.