Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Texas, April 8 to 10, 2008

A tornado was reported south of Highway 84 and CR 177 and moved east before dissipating. Only tree damage was noted.

Golfball-size hail covered the ground on Highway 116.

Golfball-size hail was reported near Moody.

Quarter-size hail was reported at Lancaster Road and Loop 820.

Quarter-size hail was reported at the intersection of Custer and Parker Roads.

Penny-size hail was reported between Farmers Branch and northwest Dallas.

Penny-size hail was reported at the intersection of I-35 and North Tarrant Parkway.

Based on ground and aerial surveys...it was determined a tornado formed along FM 576 east of Eolian. The tornado damaged trees and a shed west of FM 576 and FM 3418 and continued to damage a large metal building on FM 3418. In addition, several large storage containers were blown across the road. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds of 80-85 MPH.

The second tornado began approximately a half mile west of Highway 183 and south of FM 2231. Power poles were damaged along FM 2231 and Highway 183 and roof and barn damage was noted along Highway 183. The most significant damage occurred at and just west of the Stephens County Airport where several homes had considerable damage along CR 150. Several airport buildings had overhead doors blown in, roof damage, and damage to girders. Power poles were also damaged northeast of the airport near the eastern end of FM 2231. Damage to mobile homes, roofs, power poles, and storage buildings continued across Highway 180 and between Highways 67 and 207. This tornado has been rated as an upper end EF-1 with winds approaching 110 MPH. An estimated 46 homes were damaged in total. Three injuries required hospitalization and there were a few minor ones as well.

Storm chasers observed a brief tornado between Breckenridge and Caddo. The tornado was over open country and no damage was reported.

Spotters reported a brief tornado south of Possum Kingdom Lake. No damage was reported.

Golfball-size hail was reported on Highway 16.

A tornado touched down near Oran and uprooted several trees and damaged limbs just west of town. As the tornado moved through town, a few houses lost their roofs. East of Oran power poles were snapped along FM 52 before the tornado dissipated. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds near 85-90 MPH.

A 65 MPH wind gust was observed in Whitt and relayed by the Parker County Sherriff's office.

A brick building which was under construction partially collapsed in Denison.

FM 71 near the Hopkins/Hunt County line was flooded by the South Sulphur River.

Portions of FM 3134 in the Cumby area were flooded. FM 71 near the Hopkins/Hunt County line was flooded by the South Sulphur River.

Baseball-size hail was reported near Balsora.

Spotters observed a tornado between Cottondale and Paradise. No damage was reported.

A storm chaser reported a brief touchdown. No damage was reported.

A high water rescue was required in Gainesville and another was needed along FM 51 just south of Era. Several roads were closed in Gainesville and one in Era due to flooding. Loy Lake near Denison was also overflowing.

A large tree was blown down in Eastland and two docks were damaged along Lake Leon. Winds were estimated at 60 MPH in Ranger.

Complete roof loss on a building in downtown. Also a metal shed on Highway 6 was destroyed.

Spotters estimated 60 MPH winds in Gordon and Mingus. Power was out in both cities and also around Possum Kingdom Lake.

A large tree was blown onto a house in extreme northeast Erath County.

Structural damage was reported along Highways 108 and 426 and along CR 128. Tarleton State University's livestock building suffered a roof collapse, with metal roofing and beams scattered. One mobile home was heavily damaged on CR 128. Numerous outbuildings and trees were blown down across the county. A barn collapsed on a horse, killing it. Damage was scattered around the Dublin, Stephenville, Huckabay, and Morgan Mill areas.

A roof was partially blown off of a house.

Trees, mailboxes, and signs were blown down in town. The roof of a glass company was blown onto a nearby business.

Bedroom windows were blown into a house.

Two large trees were blown over roads along Lake Granbury.

Numerous structures suffered wind damage. One home had a metal roof torn off and a metal barn was completely destroyed on CR 202.

A camping trailer was damaged on Highway 220 north of Hico. A mobile home and a home under construction were also heavily damaged.

A residence west of Glen Rose suffered substantial damage to roofs, a porch, and a well house. About fifty trees were blown down or uprooted. Near Nemo on CR 419, numerous trees were damaged and an RV was destroyed. A front 12' by 50' porch was ripped off a house and numerous outbuildings were destroyed. A school in Nemo lost the roof of its music room. Officials observed that the damage seemed to occur in paths.

A large pecan tree was split at the intersection of Avenue H and Pecan Street.

An abandoned house near Agnes suffered wind damage. The house that collapsed was made of plywood and had a metal roof. A couple trees were blown onto carports and debris was blown through windows.

A 60 MPH wind gust was measured at the Joint Reserve Base.

The Del Monte plant sustained roof damage. Also empty trailers were overturned.

Several businesses and residences sustained damage to roofing and siding. Numerous power poles, lines, and trees were blown down. Signs were also damaged. Insurance agents estimated the damage to be over $500,000.

A peak wind gust of 69 MPH was measured at the Fort Worth Meacham Airport.

Three glass panels weighing 400 lbs each were cracked in the D.R. Horton skyscraper downtown.

Numerous trees, power lines, and signs were blown down in town. The roof of a convenience store was blown off and a travel trailer was blown on its side. A basketball goal and a gazebo were damaged at a school. A classroom building, a bus barn, and several awnings were also destroyed.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado touched down near Happy Hill and traveled northeast approximately three miles to Pleasant Point where it dissipated. The tornado caused significant roof damage to several homes. Three homes were considered total losses. At least thirty other homes received minor to major damage. Many sheds and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Several trees were uprooted and at least two of them fell onto houses. Power lines were also downed along the track. This tornado was rated an EF-1 with maximum wind speeds between 90 and 95 MPH.

A large tree was split to its base.

A roof was blown off an apartment complex in Euless.

A 75 MPH wind gust was measured at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

A man lost half of his arm after his travel trailer flipped several times in the wind. He was trying to help people move from an office building to a tool shed.

Three large transmitter towers were blown down near Hebron Parkway and Eisenhower Street.

Fences, roof shingles, power lines, and trees were blown over or damaged by high winds.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado touched down in DeSoto along Meadowbrook Road just west of Hampton Road. The tornado traveled east-northeast to the eastern edge of the city just north of Wintergreen Road. Several homes suffered roof damage with one home losing the majority of its roof. There were around twenty homes that sustained damage. Many downed trees, power poles, and power lines were noted along with damage to sheds and outbuildings. This tornado was rated an EF-1 with estimated maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado touched down in southwest Allen and traveled northeast seven miles to south McKinney. Structural damage occurred to approximately 50 homes in Allen with several of them sustaining roof damage. A total of 300 residences reported some type of damage including downed trees and fences. In McKinney...numerous homes either lost part or all of their roofs or sustained roof damage due to impacts from flying debris. The Collin County Regional Airport sustained damage to several hangars and some aircraft. Throughout both towns, numerous power lines and poles were downed. Estimated insured losses for both cities is $10 million. This tornado was rated an EF-1 with winds speeds around 90-95 MPH.

In Belton, amateur radio operators reported power flashes and a few downed trees. In and around Temple, power flashes were reported and numerous roofs, fences, and signs were damaged. One fence which was knocked down was anchored with cement pillars. Guests at a motel which lost a roof were temporarily trapped in their rooms due to their doors being barracaded by debris. Vehicles were damaged by tree limbs and other debris. A duplex also lost a roof and suffered water damage. A golf course lost its scoreboard which was supported by several 4-inch metal poles. An estimated forty trees were uprooted or damaged.

The roof of a Texas Inn was blown off and several nearby homes and cars were damaged from the debris.

Power lines and trees were blown down.

A large tree was blown down over CR 4281.

The roofs were torn off of several structures at the intersection of Calhoun and 13th Streets.

An 87 MPH wind gust was measured on the east side of McKinney.

Numerous trees were blown down in Leonard with minor to moderate roof damage reported to several homes and businesses. A school lost the roof of its gym. Signs and a fireworks stand were also damaged. In Bailey, trees and tree limbs were blown across roads. Eight to ten houses suffered roof damage and one mobile home was destroyed. In Windom, the theater lost its roof. Debris from the theater knocked down power lines and tree limbs and caused minor damage to neighboring homes. A large silo was also toppled and destroyed.

A narrow strip of wind damage about a 100 yards wide and a half-mile long was located near FM 273 and CR 2100. Numerous trees were blown across roads and two barns sustained moderate damage.

Damage occurred to several carports and a 1 foot diameter tree was blown down near Addison. In Rowlett, a few trees were downed and some roofs lost shingles.

Power poles were blown down over the intersection of Pecan and 2nd Streets.

A few trees were down across the county and one power pole was broken.

A large metal building sustained damage in town.

Several trees and large limbs were blown down across the county.

A large limb split off of an oak tree at the police station.

Several large trees were blown down across the county.

Trees were blown down.