Texas, 1999

Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, April 3 to 26, 1999

April 3 to 26, 1999 · NWS FWD · 112 events in 38 counties and zones

65 thunderstorm wind, 38 hail, 5 tornado, 4 flash flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
3
Property damage
$549,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
112

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 31 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 10:41 UTC.

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Event by event

65 thunderstorm wind, 38 hail, 5 tornado, 4 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Tarrant

When
April 3, 4:40 AM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Watauga
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.850, -97.270

Hail, Collin

When
April 3, 5:11 AM CST
Where
Collin County, Celina
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
33.320, -96.780

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When
April 3, 5:20 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Sanger
Measured
57 kt (66 mph)
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
33.370, -97.180

Hail, Denton

When
April 3, 5:20 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Corinth
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
33.150, -97.070

Hail, Denton

When
April 3, 5:35 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Little Elm
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
33.150, -96.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When
April 3, 5:38 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, 5 mi N of Bonham
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.650, -96.180

Fannin County Emergency Manager reported 65 to 75 mph winds associated with thunderstorms.

Hail, Denton

When
April 3, 5:40 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Pilot Pt
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.400, -96.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
April 3, 5:50 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Van Alstyne
Measured
56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
33.420, -96.580

A trained spotter reported 60 to 70 mph winds associated with thunderstorms.

Hail, Grayson

When
April 3, 5:57 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Van Alstyne
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
33.420, -96.580

Hail, Mills

When
April 3, 6:09 AM CST
Where
Mills County, Goldthwaite
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.450, -98.570

Hail, Hamilton

When
April 3, 7:02 AM CST
Where
Hamilton County, Hamilton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.700, -98.120

Thunderstorm Wind, Parker

When
April 3, 7:30 AM CST
Where
Parker County, Weatherford
Property damage
$500
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.770, -97.800

Falling trees and limbs brought down power lines during a severe thunderstorm.

Hail, Tarrant

When
April 3, 7:30 AM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Ft Worth
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates
32.750, -97.350

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
April 3, 7:45 AM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Ft Worth
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
32.750, -97.350

Hail, Erath

When
April 3, 7:50 AM CST
Where
Erath County, Dublin
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.080, -98.330

Hail, Denton

When
April 3, 8:12 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Aubrey
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
POST OFFICE
Coordinates
33.300, -96.980

Flash Flood, Denton

When
April 3, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Denton County, 4 mi E of Denton
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
33.205, -97.117 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm rains brought six to eight inches of water over a bridge near Highway 720 and 380.

Hail, Johnson

When
April 3, 9:27 AM CST
Where
Johnson County, Alvarado
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.400, -97.220

Hail, Ellis

When
April 3, 9:48 AM CST
Where
Ellis County, Midlothian
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
32.480, -96.980

Flash Flood, Grayson

When
April 3, 9:57 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Denison
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm rains brought water over a bridge at Airport Road. Numerous road closings were reported around the county.

Hail, Ellis

When
April 3, 9:58 AM CST
Where
Ellis County, Waxahachie
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.400, -96.850

Hail, Milam

When
April 4, 12:15 PM CST
Where
Milam County, 8 mi NE of Cameron
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.930, -96.870

Hail, McLennan

When
April 4, 12:29 PM CST
Where
McLennan County, Lacy Lakeview
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
31.620, -97.100

Hail, McLennan

When
April 4, 12:40 PM CST
Where
McLennan County, 5 mi N of Waco
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
31.620, -97.150

Hail, Falls

When
April 4, 12:40 PM CST
Where
Falls County, 3 mi N of Rosebud
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.130, -96.980

Hail, Robertson

When
April 4, 12:52 PM CST
Where
Robertson County, 1 mi S of Bremond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.150, -96.670

Hail, Limestone

When
April 4, 1:20 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, Kosse
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
31.300, -96.630

Hail, Falls

When
April 4, 1:30 PM CST
Where
Falls County, Marlin
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.300, -96.900

Hail, Limestone

When
April 4, 1:45 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, 1 mi N of Kosse
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
31.320, -96.630

Hail, Limestone

When
April 4, 2:05 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, Thornton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.400, -96.580

Flash Flood, Limestone

When
April 4, 2:10 PM CST
Where
Limestone County, Groesbeck
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.546, -96.580 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flash flooding was reported in Grosbeck.

Hail, Tarrant

When
April 4, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Arlington
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.730, -97.120

Hail, Tarrant

When
April 4, 2:50 PM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Euless
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.830, -97.080

Hail, Freestone

When
April 4, 2:52 PM CST
Where
Freestone County, Cotton Gin
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.680, -96.370

Hail, Leon

When
April 4, 3:00 PM CST
Where
Leon County, 12 mi E of Centerville
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.250, -95.780

Hail, Hopkins

When
April 4, 3:05 PM CST
Where
Hopkins County, Sulphur Bluff
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
POST OFFICE
Coordinates
33.330, -95.400

Hail, Anderson

When
April 4, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Anderson County, Palestine
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.750, -95.630

Hail, Lamar

When
April 4, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, Reno
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.670, -95.470

Hail, Denton

When
April 4, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Denton County, Aubrey
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.300, -96.980

Hail, Delta

When
April 4, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Delta County, Kensing
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
POST OFFICE
Coordinates
33.420, -95.430

Thunderstorm Wind, Anderson

When
April 4, 3:30 PM CST
Where
Anderson County, 2 mi N of Palestine
Property damage
$500
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
31.780, -95.630

Thunderstorms blew down several trees.

Hail, Lamar

When
April 4, 3:30 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, Deport
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.520, -95.320

Hail, Anderson

When
April 4, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Anderson County, 1 mi E of Slocum
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
31.630, -95.450

Hail, Mills

When
April 5, 4:20 AM CST
Where
Mills County, Mullin
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
POST OFFICE
Coordinates
31.550, -98.670

Thunderstorm Wind, Young

When
April 13, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Young County, South Bend
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.000, -98.670

Thunderstorm winds unroofed a barn and blew down power lines. A portable feeder weighing 16,000 pounds was blown into a ravine.

Thunderstorm Wind, Falls

When
April 13, 11:23 PM CST
Where
Falls County, Marlin
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.300, -96.900

The facing was blown off the front of a store by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Comanche

When
April 13, 11:35 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Mercers Gap
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.780, -98.680

Thunderstorm Wind, Palo Pinto

When
April 13, 11:50 PM CST
Where
Palo Pinto County, Possum Kingdom Lake
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
32.900, -98.500

A house was unroofed on the east side of the lake. Trees two feet in diameter were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wise

When
April 14, 12:20 AM CST
Where
Wise County, 2 mi S of Decatur
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.200, -97.600

A large tree was blown down onto a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grayson

When
April 14, 3:30 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, 3 mi S of Collinsville
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.520, -96.920

A mobile home was blown over and destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Grayson

When
April 14, 3:50 AM CST
Where
Grayson County, Pottsboro
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
33.750, -96.670

Thunderstorm Wind, Stephens

When
April 14, 11:15 AM CST
Where
Stephens County, 2 mi S of Breckenridge
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.720, -98.900

An airport terminal was destroyed by high thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Stephens

When
April 14, 11:15 AM CST
Where
Stephens County, 7 mi NE of Breckenridge
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.820, -98.820

A shed was blown down and a travel trailer was destroyed by high thunderstorm winds. Several trees were blown down and two barns were destroyed.

Hail, Eastland

When
April 26, 4:10 AM CST
Where
Eastland County, Gorman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.220, -98.680

Tornado, Mills

When
April 26, 4:30 AM CST
Where
Mills County, Goldthwaite
Rating
F0
Path length
0.1 mi
Path width
0.1 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.450, -98.570

Large trees were uprooted and small buildings were destoryed by a brief tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Erath

When
April 26, 5:30 AM CST
Where
Erath County, Lingleville
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by
POST OFFICE
Coordinates
32.250, -98.370

Thunderstorm Wind, Coryell

When
April 26, 6:12 AM CST
Where
Coryell County, Turnersville
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.620, -97.750

Large trees were blown onto houses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coryell

When
April 26, 6:12 AM CST
Where
Coryell County, Gatesville
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.430, -97.750

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When
April 26, 6:30 AM CST
Where
McLennan County, Mc Gregor
Measured
69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.430, -97.420

Trees were blown down and a fence was blown down. Trees also fell onto two houses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When
April 26, 6:56 AM CST
Where
Tarrant County, Arlington
Property damage
$500
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
32.730, -97.120

Trees and fences were blown down and a construction trailer was blown over by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hill

When
April 26, 7:00 AM CST
Where
Hill County, 3 mi S of Hillsboro
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.950, -97.130

Thunderstorm winds damaged two barns, destroyed a carport, blew two trucks off the road, and caused damage to a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When
April 26, 7:00 AM CST
Where
Ellis County, Red Oak
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.520, -96.800

A food mart was damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When
April 26, 7:15 AM CST
Where
Ellis County, Waxahachie
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.400, -96.850

A school cafeteria was destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When
April 26, 7:15 AM CST
Where
Ellis County, 2 mi N of Waxahachie
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.430, -96.850

A barn was destroyed and a house was damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When
April 26, 7:19 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Krum
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
33.270, -97.250

Several outbuildings were blown across the street. Railroad crossing barriers were broken off by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When
April 26, 7:20 AM CST
Where
McLennan County, Gholson
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage
$100
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.700, -97.220

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
April 26, 7:20 AM CST
Where
Lamar County, 1 mi W of Paris
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.650, -95.550

A mobile home was destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When
April 26, 7:30 AM CST
Where
Denton County, 5 mi NW of Denton
Measured
76 kt (87 mph)
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
33.270, -97.220

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 7:30 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Farmers Branch
Injuries
2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.930, -96.900

A partially constructed roof collapsed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When
April 26, 7:30 AM CST
Where
McLennan County, Ross
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.720, -97.120

A barn was destroyed and a travel trailer was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When
April 26, 7:32 AM CST
Where
Ellis County, Palmer
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.430, -96.670

An eighteen wheeler was blown over by thunderstorm winds. Wind damage was reported at many homes. A mobile home was also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When
April 26, 7:34 AM CST
Where
McLennan County, Waco
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
31.550, -97.150

Numerous buildings lost shingles and a garage collapsed due to thunderstorm winds. A fence was knocked down by a trampoline.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When
April 26, 7:35 AM CST
Where
Navarro County, Rice
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.230, -96.500

A trailer was unroofed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When
April 26, 7:35 AM CST
Where
Navarro County, Frost
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.080, -96.820

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 7:36 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Dallas
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.770, -96.780

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 7:37 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Highland Park
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.820, -96.770

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When
April 26, 7:41 AM CST
Where
Limestone County, Mexia
Measured
65 kt (75 mph)
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.680, -96.500

Power lines and large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 7:45 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, 2 mi E of Dallas
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.770, -96.750

Trees were uprooted, by thunderstorm winds, 2 miles east of downtown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 7:45 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Farmers Branch
Property damage
$200
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.930, -96.900

Trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When
April 26, 7:45 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Dallas
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High water, from thunderstorm rains, was reported at Gaston and Garland Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLennan

When
April 26, 7:53 AM CST
Where
McLennan County, Waco Connally Arpt
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Reported by
AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates
31.630, -97.070

Wind gust recorded at airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When
April 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where
Kaufman County, Peeltown
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
32.400, -96.380

A mobile home, in the southwest part of the county, was destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When
April 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where
Collin County, Plano
Property damage
$100
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
33.020, -96.720

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockwall

When
April 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where
Rockwall County, Rockwall
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.930, -96.450

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Garland
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.920, -96.630

Thunderstorms winds blew down several trees. A tree was blown onto the roof of a house and chimneys were blown off several roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When
April 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where
Dallas County, Seagoville
Property damage
$200
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
32.630, -96.530

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When
April 26, 8:05 AM CST
Where
Kaufman County, Kaufman
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates
32.580, -96.320

Numerous trees were blown down in Kaufman and in the southwest part of the county. A tree fell onto a van and a carport was destroyed when a tree fell.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When
April 26, 8:10 AM CST
Where
Kaufman County, Kaufman
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
32.580, -96.320

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a maintenance building at the state hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When
April 26, 8:10 AM CST
Where
Kaufman County, Terrell
Measured
64 kt (74 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates
32.730, -96.280

Numerous trees were blown down and a business was unroofed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When
April 26, 8:15 AM CST
Where
Van Zandt County, 2 mi N of Wills Pt
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.730, -96.000

Two mobile homes were unroofed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When
April 26, 8:20 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, Leonard
Property damage
$500
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.380, -96.250

Thunderstorms blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When
April 26, 8:20 AM CST
Where
Denton County, Denton
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.220, -97.150

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anderson

When
April 26, 8:20 AM CST
Where
Anderson County, Tennessee Colony
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.830, -95.850

Numerous trees were blown down and an eighteen wheeler was blown off the road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hunt

When
April 26, 8:20 AM CST
Where
Hunt County, Caddo Mills
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
33.070, -96.220

Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rains

When
April 26, 8:25 AM CST
Where
Rains County, Point
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.920, -95.880

A large industrial building was unroofed by high thunderstorm winds.

Tornado, Anderson

When
April 26, 8:35 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST
Where
Anderson County, Tennessee Colony
Rating
F0
Path length
1 mi
Path width
0.1 yd
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.830, -95.850

A tornado touched down three times on County Road 2202. Trees were blown down and a barn was destroyed. An eighteen wheeler was turned over and the driver was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hunt

When
April 26, 8:38 AM CST
Where
Hunt County, Greenville
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.130, -96.120

Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. A church was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delta

When
April 26, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Delta County, Cooper
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.370, -95.680

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delta

When
April 26, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Delta County, Pecan Gap
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.430, -95.830

Thunderstorm winds knocked trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delta

When
April 26, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Delta County, Charleston
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.370, -95.520

Trees and power lines were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When
April 26, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Henderson County, Athens
Property damage
$500
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.200, -95.850

A tree was blown through the window of a house.

Tornado, Anderson

When
April 26, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Anderson County, 5 mi W of Palestine
Rating
F0
Path length
0.1 mi
Path width
0.1 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.750, -95.720

Numerous trees and outbuildings were destroyed by a brief tornado in Broyles Chapel.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When
April 26, 8:40 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, Bonham
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.580, -96.180

Trees were blown down and cars were blown off the road by thunderstorm winds.

Tornado, Fannin

When
April 26, 8:42 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, Trenton
Rating
F1
Path length
0.2 mi
Path width
0.1 yd
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.430, -96.350

A house was destroyed by a brief tornado. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When
April 26, 8:45 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, Trenton
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.430, -96.350

A mobile home was destroyed by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When
April 26, 8:45 AM CST
Where
Van Zandt County, Canton
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.550, -95.870

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When
April 26, 8:45 AM CST
Where
Van Zandt County, Primrose
Property damage
$300
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.430, -95.600

Numerous trees were blown down across the southeast part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
April 26, 8:50 AM CST
Where
Lamar County, 3 mi N of Paris
Property damage
$200
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.700, -95.530

Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When
April 26, 9:05 AM CST
Where
Fannin County, Honey Grove
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.580, -95.920

Two buildings were destroyed by high thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hopkins

When
April 26, 9:20 AM CST
Where
Hopkins County, Weaver
Property damage
$100
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.170, -95.400

Thunderstorms blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
April 26, 9:25 AM CST
Where
Lamar County, Paris
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.650, -95.530

Three houses were unroofed and a night club with a metal roof was unroofed by thunderstorm winds.

Tornado, Rains

When
April 26, 9:31 AM CST
Where
Rains County, Point
Rating
F0
Path length
0.1 mi
Path width
0.1 yd
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.920, -95.880

A brief tornado touched down in point. No reports of damage or injuries was received.

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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Sources

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