Areas north of San Antonio were hit with large hail as a storm moved through Central Texas on Thursday evening.
A supercell storm formed just east of San Angelo and tracked southeast for several hours. The hail size peaked over Johnson City, where a 6.25″ hail stone was observed around 7:20 p.m.!
That’s just shy of the state record of 6.4″ in diameter, which was set in Hondo in 2021.
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The storm continued into San Marcos where wind-driven, large hail caused widespread damage, including downed trees, power lines, and traffic signal disruptions. City officials said crews are working to address damages caused by the storms. For safety reasons, the Purgatory Creek Natural Area and the Lime Kiln section of the Spring Lake Natural Area will remain closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions caused by downed trees. Residents are also asked to avoid river-front parks due to downed tree limbs. SMTX Utilities are addressing ongoing power outages resulting from the storm. Customers still experiencing a power outage are asked tp review the outage map to verify that it has been reported. If the outage is not reflected on the outage map, please call 512-393-8313. Please report damages to SMTX Connect, to Public Works at 512-393-8036 or publicworksinfo@sanmarcostx.gov. A brush drop is scheduled for Saturday. City staff is currently evaluating conditions and will provide an update on additional brush drop off or removal services that may be made available as soon as possible. Visit sanmarcostx.gov/brush for more information.
The storm finally weakened around Luling.
Additionally, the storm put out an outflow boundary that resulted in wind damage around New Braunfels.
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Raymond 78130
Tree was uprooted last night by the strong winds this was in New Braunfels in Schlitterbahn/Hospital area. This is a pecan tree that is over 60 years old what a trunk so big I can’t wrap my arms around the trunk.
Texxxas_Tor_nado
Crazy cool colored lighting from sky mirrors inside of Tesla during random hail storm of baseball sized caliber in San Marcos, Texas.
Raymond 78130
Tree was uprooted last night by the strong winds this was in New Braunfels in Schlitterbahn/Hospital area. This is a pecan tree that is over 60 years old what a trunk so big I can’t wrap my arms around the trunk. The picture is dark hopefully it’s useful for you. It damaged the neighbors house and destroyed our back porch and fence.
SkyWatcher (Oscar)
A time lapse of the thunderstorm that was northeast of San Antonio tonight. It made for a pretty sunset too.
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