Texas joined the United States in 1845, and American interest in the Panhandle increased. The Red River War (1874–1875) marked a decisive campaign by the U.S. Army to remove Comanche and Kiowa ...

The largest hail was reported near Littlefield, in the Texas Panhandle, as well as in Sanderson ... moving over the Red River and portions of North Texas. The hail threat could continue into ...