May 24, 2021
Scattered thunderstorms initially developed over the western South Plains on the afternoon of the 24th under a very unstable atmosphere. Relatively weak atmospheric flow for late May kept most of these storms from becoming severe. These storms produced mostly heavy rainfall but were also able to generate a few severe hail and wind reports. Most hail reports were only up to the size of quarters but one report of golf balls was reported in Hockley County near Whitharral. More notably, heavy rain c
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 953193). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lubbock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.