Violent Hailstorm Destroys Crops in Presidio, Shakes Far West Texas
Let me tell you what just happened here in Far West Texas — something that’s left a mark not just on the land, but on the hearts of the local farmers. This week, we witnessed a force of nature that's as beautiful as it is brutal — hail. Now, sure, rain was a welcome visitor. It gave the rangelands a much-needed drink, the kind we cross our fingers for during these dry stretches. But with it came a twist that no one wanted: a hailstorm that left devastation in its wake.
Monday night, the skies opened over Presidio County, and while the rain fell in measured bursts — anywhere from half an inch to three inches across the area — it was the hail that turned things from hopeful to heartbreaking. Over 500 acres of cantaloupe fields, yes, you heard that right — 500 acres — were flattened and destroyed. That’s not just a number. That’s months of work, entire livelihoods banked on those sweet, golden melons, all wiped out in minutes by ice from the sky.
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Imagine watching your season’s work, your investment, and your hopes for a fruitful harvest vanish under a white blanket of destruction. That’s the reality farmers in Presidio are facing right now. And it’s a sharp reminder of just how vulnerable rural life is to the mood swings of weather.
Interestingly, not all areas were hit equally. Redford's crops were spared, somehow dodging the worst of it. In Marfa, the damage was more of an inconvenience — a few broken windows, some dented car roofs, and minor roof issues. But even there, the skies weren’t gentle. A lightning strike on Sunday blasted a chunk off the Brite Building in downtown Marfa — a startling sign of the power behind these storms.
Some parts of Marfa recorded up to four inches of rain between Sunday and Monday. Normally, we’d be celebrating numbers like that. But today, the mood is somber.
We talk a lot about community here in the Big Bend region — how we look out for each other, how we endure. That spirit is going to be more important than ever. Because these aren't just weather updates; this is the real-life impact of nature on people trying to make a living from the land. It’s about resilience, and unfortunately, loss.
So as we look at the skies in the coming days, let’s keep our neighbors in mind. Let’s hope the next rain comes a little gentler, and that our farmers can pick up the pieces — again.
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