Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, April 12 to 13, 2022

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, April 12 to 13, 2022
Start: 2022-04-12T14:57
End: 2022-04-13T13:54
Location: Texas

April 12 to 13, 2022 · NWS FWD · 89 events in 26 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 23
Property damage: $2.3 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 89

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS FWD wrote it up.

Thunderstorms developed along a dryline across the Big Country the afternoon of Tuesday April 12, then spread east across North and Central Texas, producing all modes of severe weather. Extremely large hail occurred over parts of our Central Texas counties, where a record-breaking hailstone over 5.6 inches in length was documented in the Salado area of Bell County. This hailstone is now the largest recorded hailstone in our CWA to date. Two tornadoes also occurred across Central Texas in Bell County. An EF-3 tornado started in Williamson County and moved northeast and then northerly across the Salado area. Twenty-three people were injured but no fatalities occurred. Additional storms developed overnight into Wednesday as a cold front pushed through the area, some of which also became severe.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fort Worth, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 12, 1:33 PM CST, 1 hour 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 1:33 PM CST, 1 hour 24 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...New Long Term...

.SHORT TERM... /Issued 147 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022/
/Through Tomorrow Evening/

An active weather pattern is expected through the short term
period across North and Central Texas. The 12Z FWD sounding
revealed a stout cap in place this morning, but the 18Z FWD
sounding revealed the cap has weakened significantly with only a
weak cap in place, which is to be expected as the arrival of the
anticipated shortwave approaches from the southwest. Persistent
southerly flow aided in a surge of rich Gulf moisture, evident by
dew point observations in the mid 60s to near 70 degrees across
the region. Meanwhile, a sharp dew point gradient is observed well
to the west of our region, with dew points dropping into the 20s
and 30s along and west of a Vernon to Abilene to San Angelo line.
The latest radar imagery reveals broad area of light rain showers
and isolated embedded thunderstorms continue to move northeast
early this afternoon.

Our area of focus for this afternoon and evening's severe
thunderstorm potential will begin across our far western counties
as the dryline approaches from the west. As has been discussed the
past few days, the environment ahead of this boundary remains
favorable for severe thunderstorms with MLCAPE values upwards of
1500-2000 J/kg and mid level lapse rates ranging from 7-9 C/km.
The 18Z FWD sounding revealed about 20 knots of deep layer shear
at this time, but these values should increase to 40-50 knots
over the next 2-4 hours and support severe thunderstorms,
including supercells. At the time of this writing, discrete
convection has developed just along the dryline in Runnels County
and additional discrete development is expected along this
boundary as the dryline moves to the east this afternoon. This
area is also where SPC Mesoanalysis places the higher deep layer
shear values at this time. With the bulk layer shear vectors
oriented nearly orthogonal to the boundary, any initial discrete
development across the Big Country should move to the east toward
the I-35 corridor later this evening before congealing into a
cluster or broken line of strong to severe thunderstorms. The
main threats are very large hail and damaging wind gusts,
although a low potential for tornadoes cannot be ruled out. This
activity should exit to the east of the region by 10-11 PM.

Additional precipitation may develop ahead of a cold front after
1-2 AM tonight, mainly along/south of the I-20 corridor and move
off toward the southeast. There is still uncertainty on how this
will evolve following this evening's convection, so we'll have to
keep an eye on trends over the next several hours. There may be
lingering showers and thunderstorms ahead of the cold front across
East and Central Texas tomorrow morning, but should clear by the
late morning hours. Behind the front, winds will shift to the west
and eventually northwest around 15-20 mph and higher gusts. Cloud
cover will also clear with the arrival of drier air in wake of
the front. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler across North
Texas, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Across Central
Texas, highs should warm into the upper 80s. Dew points are
expected to drop into the teens across the Big Country, and in
combination with the breezy northwest winds, will result in near
critical fire weather conditions tomorrow afternoon.

Garcia

&&

.LONG TERM... /NEW/
/Thursday Onward/

Following Wednesday's cold front, much drier and cooler air will
settle into North and Central Texas as a broad surface high
overspreads the Central and Southern Plains. This should lead to
fair weather on Thursday with highs in the 70s and lower 80s. Return
flow will ensue late in the day, and Gulf moisture will make a quick
return by early Friday morning. This will recharge the warm buoyant
sector as the dryline redevelops to our west. At this time, it
appears there will be insufficient support for activity on the
dryline late Friday afternoon in the absence of any upper-level
ascent to weaken what should be a strong capping inversion in
place. Instead, convective chances would likely hold off until
later Friday night and early Saturday as a trailing cold front
moves into North Texas. Shear vector orientation to the frontal
boundary as well shear magnitudes will be supportive of a
convective cluster or perhaps one or more MCS segments, with
convection having a tendency to become undercut by the southward
moving front over time. However, a marginal severe storm threat
still looks plausible given the thermodynamic profiles. While most
of the stronger convection should be during the overnight hours,
lingering precipitation more stratiform in nature could continue
into the day Saturday if low-level flow is not sufficiently
interrupted by a larger MCS.

Modest rain chances may continue on Sunday and Monday as additional
fast-moving disturbances ripple through progressive zonal flow
aloft. Another front may arrive early next week, resulting in a
couple of inactive days following its arrival. However, the active
spring pattern will not take long to recover the environment for
additional convective chances towards the middle of next week.

-Stalley

&&

.AVIATION... /Issued 147 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022/
/18Z TAFs/

Most of the TAF sites this afternoon are observing VFR ceilings at
this time, although very intermittent bouts of MVFR ceilings may
be observed over the next hour or so. The main aviation concern is
the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms that develop
along the dryline, which is currently located along a Vernon to
Abilene to San Angelo line. Isolated convection has already
developed at this time and additional activity is expected over
the next few hours. Thunderstorms may approach the terminals as
early as 22Z, but are more likely within a 23-01Z time frame.

Convection should end by late this evening and there will be a
lull in activity prior to the arrival of a cold front. There is
still some uncertainty on whether there will be an increase in
convection once again after 7-8Z, so at this time I opted to keep
precipitation out of the TAF until confidence increases. There is
a potential for a surge of MVFR ceilings ahead of the front, but a
clearing is expected by Wednesday morning as drier air filters in.
Otherwise, breezy southerly winds will persist ahead of the front
with gusts near 30 knots. Behind the front, breezy westerly to
northwesterly winds will prevail through the end of the forecast
period.

Garcia

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth    67  83  49  80  58 /  60  20   0   0   5
Waco                67  89  48  81  57 /  40  40   0   0   5
Paris               65  81  44  74  51 /  60  60   0   0  10
Denton              62  82  42  78  54 /  50  10   0   0   5
McKinney            65  82  44  76  54 /  60  30   0   0   5
Dallas              68  83  50  78  58 /  60  30   0   0   5
Terrell             65  83  47  77  55 /  50  40   0   0   5
Corsicana           67  86  49  79  56 /  50  50   0   0   5
Temple              67  89  48  83  57 /  30  30   0   0   5
Mineral Wells       63  83  43  82  56 /  30   5   0   0   5

&&

.FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 1:15 PM CST, 1 hour 42 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
215 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

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Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-
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215 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible across nearly all of North and Central
Texas this evening and tonight with a potential for severe storms.
The primary hazards are large hail and damaging winds, but a few
tornadoes are also possible.

There is an elevated fire threat this afternoon west of US-281 where
dry, very warm and breezy weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Thunderstorm chances continue Wednesday morning, especially south of
I-20 and east of I-35. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging
winds and hail the most likely hazards.

The fire threat will become elevated west of I-35 Wednesday afternoon
when it becomes windy and dry behind a weak cold front.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday though Monday
across much of North and Central Texas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be requested across North and Central Texas
this afternoon and evening.

The radar

The Dyess AFB radar (KDYX), 130 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:57 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

65 hail, 21 thunderstorm wind, 3 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Hamilton

When: April 12, 2:57 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, 0.91 mi SW of Pottsville
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.670, -98.330

Amateur radio reported ping pong ball sized hail in Pottsville, TX.

Hail, Hamilton

When: April 12, 3:22 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, 9.01 mi SSW of Carlton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.800, -98.230

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail off of Highway 36 about 9 miles northwest of Hamilton, TX.

Hail, Lampasas

When: April 12, 3:22 PM CST
Where: Lampasas County, 0.69 mi S of Izoro
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.290, -98.080

A social media picture indicated ping pong ball sized hail near Highway 1690 in Izoro, TX.

Hail, Hood

When: April 12, 4:04 PM CST
Where: Hood County, 1.88 mi WNW of Waples
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.490, -97.750

A public report indicated dime sized hail in Granbury, TX.

Tornado, Coryell

When: April 12, 4:06 PM CST to 4:15 PM CST
Where: Coryell County, 5.34 mi WSW of North Ft Hood to 5.94 mi E of Pidcoke
Rating: EFU
Path length: 3.89 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.340, -97.778

A tornado was documented by pictures and videos over the Fort Hood military base. This area is undeveloped and has little access. No damage was reported. Times and path were determined by using visual reports and radar tracking of a tornadic debris signature.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hood

When: April 12, 4:07 PM CST
Where: Hood County, 2.23 mi SW of Waples
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.460, -97.750

Large trees were broken and sheds were damaged in Granbury.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hood

When: April 12, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Hood County, 1.01 mi WSW of Granbury
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.445, -97.816

A 51 kt wind gust was measured at KGDJ.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hood

When: April 12, 4:28 PM CST
Where: Hood County, 0.58 mi E of Cresson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.530, -97.620

Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 55-60 MPH in Cresson. Power outages were reported.

Tornado, Bell

When: April 12, 4:34 PM CST to 5:06 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 5.69 mi SSW of Youngsport to 1.83 mi NW of Union Grove
Rating: EF3
Path length: 13.01 mi
Path width: 770 yd
Injuries: 23 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 30.892, -97.730

This tornado began in northern Williamson County and additional information about the beginning of this tornado track can be found from the NWS Austin/San Antonio office.

Video evidence taken on the ground during the tornadic event, and areal footage of the damage track show the parent circulation produced at least 3 small, brief tornadoes while the storm circulation was near and east of the county line. Scattered damage points and small paths are making it difficult to determine which areas may have been impacted by each of these smaller tornadoes before the parent tornado formed. Therefore, in the area just east of the Williamson/Bell County line, the damage extent of the tornadic track has been widened to include all the known damage points (all EF-0s or EF-1s). In this case, since it is too difficult to discern the smaller tracks, and because they all formed from the same parent circulation within a short amount of time of each other, they will all be considered one tornado. The maximum width listed will remain the maximum width of the parent tornado (the EF-3 tornado).

The tornado, which began in northern Williamson County, entered extreme southern Bell County north of the junction between Bell County Road 231 and FM 2843. In this area there was a narrow swath of tree damage consistent with EF-0 intensity wind speeds, with some damage to outbuildings as well. The tornado moved east-northeast and intersected FM 2843, where the damage to trees and structures became much more significant. At least 15-20 damaged homes were visible to the survey team on both sides of FM 2843, with the most significant damage concentrated near the junction of FM 2843 and Buttermilk Road. In this vicinity, at least 10 structures suffered EF-2 to EF-3 intensity damage, with a small cluster of homes experiencing estimated peak tornado wind speeds of 150 to 165 mph. These structures had all or most of their roofs removed, and some of them had one or more exterior walls collapsed. Two churches along FM 2843 in the vicinity of Buttermilk Road were seriously damaged, with roofing material removed and multiple walls collapsed. Numerous vehicles in the area had significant damage consistent with being rolled or having flying projectiles thrown into them. Many hardwood trees along the FM 2843 corridor in the tornado path were uprooted or snapped, and many power poles were also snapped.

Beyond Buttermilk Road, the tornado continued traveling east-northeastward another 1.5 miles along FM 2843, then began a sharp turn to the northeast and eventually a northerly direction. Aerial footage allowed us to track the damage through inaccessible areas where notable tree damage, damage to homes and barns was observed along the path of the tornado.

The tornado reached Crows Ranch Rd and damaged aluminum panels of the roof of a home and blew in the panel garage door. It continued over a ridge line, then intensified again shortly before crossing FM 2484. It uprooted many large trees, shifted a large barn's walls, lifted roof panels off a shed, and caused significant damage to a residence. The residence's roof was almost entirely removed from the structure, and a section of the south facing wall was blown in. The east facing wall was completely blown out, all consistent with a high-end EF2 rating in this location. The tornado then continued northwest into the South Shore neighborhood, and then into Union Grove Park where it lifted shortly after moving onto Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

Hail, Johnson

When: April 12, 4:42 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, 2.07 mi N of Weatherford Jct
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.410, -97.420

Amateur radio reported nickel to quarter sized hail on Chisolm Trail Parkway just southwest of Joshua, TX.

Hail, Tarrant

When: April 12, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.82 mi SSW of Hicks
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.880, -97.430

Amateur radio reported dime sized hail just southeast of Eagle Mountain Lake.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 4:50 PM CST to 5:15 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.5 mi NNW of Salado
Measured: 4 in hail
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 30.950, -97.540

Many social media reports of large hail ranging up to 4 inch in diameter hail was reported in and around the Salado, TX area. This was in addition to the 5.6+ inch hail stone that is noted separately. The large hail fell for several minutes.

Hail, McLennan

When: April 12, 4:58 PM CST
Where: McLennan County, 0.59 mi E of McGregor Afb
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.480, -97.310

Emergency management reported dime to nickel sized hail just east of McGregor, TX.

Hail, Tarrant

When: April 12, 4:59 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.42 mi ENE of Hicks
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.930, -97.380

A public report indicated quarter sized hail 3 miles southwest of Haslet, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.16 mi NNW of Salado
Measured: 5.68 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 30.960, -97.540

A social media picture indicated a 5.6+ inch diameter hail stone in Salado, TX. Swift actions were taken by NWS Fort Worth and the IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety) to preserve and document this record hailstone. The IBHS officially measured the hailstone at: Maximum diameter 5.676 in, Mass 409.3 g, Volume 29.5 in3 making it the largest hail stone on record in the FWD CWA to date. Other large hailstones also fell in this same area.

Hail, Tarrant

When: April 12, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.69 mi S of Saginaw
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.860, -97.370

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Saginaw, TX.

Hail, Tarrant

When: April 12, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi NE of Haslet
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.980, -97.340

An NWS employee reported quarter sized hail in Haslet, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:06 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.18 mi E of (Grk)gray Aaf Ft Hoo
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.070, -97.810

A public report indicated quarter sized hail just south of Fort Hood in Bell County.

Hail, Tarrant

When: April 12, 5:06 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 3 mi NNW of Keller
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.970, -97.270

A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail about 3 miles southwest of Roanoke, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:10 PM CST to 5:20 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 3.88 mi SSW of Belton
Measured: 3 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.020, -97.500

A trained spotter reported 3-inch diameter hail just southwest of Belton, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:12 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.25 mi SE of Stillhouse Lake
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.000, -97.540

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail about 3 miles north-northwest of Salado, TX.

Hail, Denton

When: April 12, 5:12 PM CST
Where: Denton County, 1.5 mi SSE of Giffhill
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 33.030, -97.210

A National Weather Service employee reported quarter sized hail just north of Roanoke, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:14 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.83 mi NNW of Salado
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 30.970, -97.540

Amateur radio reported half dollar sized hail near the intersection of Highways 2484 and 1670 in Bell County.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.82 mi SW of Hood Afb
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.110, -97.750

Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail about 2 miles west-northwest of Killeen, TX.

Hail, Denton

When: April 12, 5:17 PM CST
Where: Denton County, 3.11 mi SW of Roanoke Vly Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.020, -97.270

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 2 miles west-northwest of Roanoke, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:19 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 4.05 mi NW of Sommers Mill
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.010, -97.480

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail just south of Belton, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: April 12, 5:22 PM CST
Where: Ellis County, Sonoma
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.330, -96.620

Part of the side roof of the Dairy Queen in Ennis was peeled off. The side part extended upwards and was exposed to the strong winds. The metal fell on a few cars causing minor damage.

Hail, Coryell

When: April 12, 5:23 PM CST
Where: Coryell County, 3.26 mi ESE of Copperas Cove
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.110, -97.870

A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail about 2 miles east-southeast of Copperas Cove, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:27 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 3.64 mi SW of Hood Afb
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.090, -97.770

A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail just southwest of Killeen, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:29 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 4.08 mi W of Hood Afb
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 31.125, -97.799

Military personnel reported golf ball sized hail at Phantom Warrior Lanes on Fort Hood in Killeen Texas.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.76 mi S of Belton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.030, -97.470

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail 3 miles south-southwest of Belton, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.82 mi SW of Belton
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.050, -97.490

A public report indicated 2 inch diameter hail about 2 miles west-southwest of Belton, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 0.59 mi W of Nolanville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.080, -97.630

A public report indicated dime sized hail about a mile west of Nolanville, TX.

Hail, Coryell

When: April 12, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Coryell County, 1.5 mi NNW of Copperas Cove
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.150, -97.930

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 3 miles northwest of Copperas Cove, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: April 12, 5:41 PM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 2.15 mi SSE of Kaufman
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.550, -96.310

A small shed was blown several yards and flipped. Other shingle damage was reported on outbuildings.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:46 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 3.62 mi W of Belton
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.060, -97.530

A public report indicated 2.25 inch diameter hail about 4 miles west-southwest of Belton, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:46 PM CST
Where: Bell County, Hood Afb
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.130, -97.730

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail about 2 miles north-northwest of Killeen, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When: April 12, 5:50 PM CST to 6:15 PM CST
Where: Navarro County, 3.73 mi S of Pursley to 2.22 mi ESE of Eureka
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.866, -96.549

Tree damage was reported scattered across the southern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When: April 12, 5:52 PM CST
Where: Navarro County, 0.59 mi E of Pursley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.920, -96.540

Tree damage in the Pursely area was estimated at 50-60 MPH.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 5:53 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.5 mi NNE of Simmonsville
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.120, -97.690

Amateur radio reported half-dollar sized hail just east of Killeen, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Navarro

When: April 12, 5:53 PM CST
Where: Navarro County, Corsicana Muni Arpt
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.030, -96.400

The ASOS at the Corsicana Municipal Airport measured a 63 MPH wind gust.

Hail, Limestone

When: April 12, 5:54 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 5.69 mi WSW of Kirk
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.550, -96.820

A trained spotter reported dime sized hail about a mile northeast of Mart, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: April 12, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 3.27 mi NNW of Talty
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.720, -96.410

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:03 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.47 mi ESE of Temple
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.090, -97.310

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail about 3 miles east of Temple, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:07 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.74 mi WSW of Belton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.050, -97.510

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail about 3 miles west-southwest of Belton, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: April 12, 6:17 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 3.45 mi WSW of Groesbeck
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.508, -96.573

Eight power poles were knocked down near LCR 633 & 2489.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:18 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 0.91 mi NE of Belton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.080, -97.460

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail about a mile north-northeast of Belton, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anderson

When: April 12, 6:20 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Anderson County, 1.89 mi WSW of Bethel to 1.62 mi ENE of Frankston
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.910, -95.960

Strong thunderstorm winds ranging from 50-70 mph moved across the northern portions of Anderson County. According to the summary report from local EMs:|A home on St Hwy 19N between Bradford and Bois D'Arc sustained wind damage to the back patio (metal roof torn up), tin off the barn, and huge tree branch in driveway that pulled down power meter/line at this location.

A home in the 4200 block of FM 860 had a large tree uprooted in the front yard that did damage to the front of the porch area of the home.

A home on FM 2706 had metal from the barn blown across the yard and onto neighbor property. Large tree was knocked down in the driveway.

Several trees down across ACR 462, 463, 2601, 489, 458, 2101, 441. FM roads affected with trees down were FM 860, 837, 2330, 19.

Frankston had trees/powerlines down at ACR 309, 307, Lakeview MH park, 296 Kickapoo and FM 19 and ACR 322.

Trees and power lines were down on Hwy 19N in the Bradford/Montalba area as well.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:25 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 3.01 mi SSE of Temple
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.060, -97.330

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail about 3 miles southeast of Temple, TX.

Tornado, Bell

When: April 12, 6:25 PM CST to 6:31 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 0.66 mi SSE of Seaton to 0.44 mi W of Cyclone
Rating: EF0
Path length: 3.73 mi
Path width: 120 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.041, -97.217

A tornado was visually confirmed by storm chasers, but only scattered broken tree branches were found. The first tree branches were found near the intersection of Seaton Road and Big Elm Creek, with additional branches found along rural roads. The tornado lifted over Twister Road shortly after crossing FM 437.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: April 12, 6:26 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 1.18 mi W of Groesbeck
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.530, -96.540

Multiple power poles were damaged, large trees were uprooted, and windows were blown out on the first floor of a building.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rains

When: April 12, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Rains County, 2.57 mi WNW of Emory
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.889, -95.788

A few roof wall panels were blown off the Rains High School gymnasium.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:32 PM CST
Where: Bell County, Zabcikville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.050, -97.170

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail in Zabcikville, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: April 12, 6:48 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 0.58 mi E of Athens
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.200, -95.840

Winds were estimated near 65 mph in Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: April 12, 6:48 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 1.88 mi WSW of Opelika
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.290, -95.700

Large trees were uprooted by 65-70 mph winds.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:49 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 4.31 mi SSW of Belton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.010, -97.490

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail about 4 miles north-northeast of Salado, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.07 mi N of Midway
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.110, -97.420

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 3 miles west-northwest of Temple, TX.

Hail, Falls

When: April 12, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Falls County, Terrys Chapel
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.050, -97.100

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail about 7 miles west-northwest of Rosebud, TX.

Hail, Milam

When: April 12, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Milam County, Burlington
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.020, -97.000

A public report indicated 2 inch diameter hail about 4 miles south-southwest of Rosebud, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: April 12, 6:56 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 0.9 mi NW of Chandler
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.310, -95.480

In the Chandler area, several downed trees and power poles were reported. Two homes sustained minor damage due to falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: April 12, 6:56 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 2.68 mi ENE of Moore Station
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.195, -95.528

The roof of a large wood frame and metal panel barn was broken at a property on Pinewood Trl.

Hail, Falls

When: April 12, 6:57 PM CST
Where: Falls County, 0.59 mi E of Rosebud
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.080, -96.970

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Rosebud, TX.

Hail, Bell

When: April 12, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.37 mi WNW of Leedale
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 30.990, -97.220

A trained spotter reported half-dollar sized hail about 4 miles north of Rogers, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Milam

When: April 12, 7:18 PM CST
Where: Milam County, 0.59 mi W of Cross Rds
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.970, -96.790

A tree fell on a home on FM 979.

Thunderstorm Wind, Milam

When: April 12, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Milam County, 2.08 mi SW of Baileyville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 31.028, -96.854

A large tree fell across the road.

Hail, Falls

When: April 12, 7:36 PM CST
Where: Falls County, 0.69 mi N of Rosebud
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.090, -96.980

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail about a mile north-northwest of Rosebud, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anderson

When: April 12, 7:38 PM CST
Where: Anderson County, 1.89 mi WSW of Palestine
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.740, -95.660

Multiple trees were knocked down and power poles were snapped near West Oak and Ferguson Street.

Hail, Milam

When: April 12, 7:43 PM CST
Where: Milam County, 1.5 mi NNW of Splawn
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 30.940, -96.990

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail about 5 miles north of Cameron, TX.

Hail, Falls

When: April 12, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Falls County, 4.31 mi SSE of Zipperlenville
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.010, -97.030

A public report indicated tennis ball sized hail about 5 miles southwest of Rosebud, TX.

Hail, Milam

When: April 12, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Milam County, New Clarkson
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.000, -96.920

A trained spotter reported half-dollar sized hail about 6 miles southeast of Rosebud, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind, Milam

When: April 12, 8:12 PM CST
Where: Milam County, 0.96 mi WSW of Cross Rds
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 30.963, -96.794

Additional power line and tree damage was reported along FM 979 near Crossroads with a second severe storm that moved over the area.

Hail, Robertson

When: April 12, 8:32 PM CST
Where: Robertson County, 0.59 mi W of Franklin
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.030, -96.490

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Franklin, TX.

Hail, Grayson

When: April 13, 5:40 AM CST
Where: Grayson County, Van Alstyne
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 33.420, -96.580

A photograph on social media indicated quarter sized hail in Van Alstyne, TX.

Hail, Fannin

When: April 13, 6:54 AM CST
Where: Fannin County, 0.58 mi E of Dodd City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.570, -96.070

Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Dodd City, TX.

Hail, Dallas

When: April 13, 6:56 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.69 mi S of Peeler
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.710, -96.750

A public report indicated dime sized hail about 6 miles north-northwest of Hutchins, TX.

Hail, Hunt

When: April 13, 7:09 AM CST
Where: Hunt County, 3 mi SSW of Burrow
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.980, -96.300

A social media report indicated quarter sized hail about 2 miles east of Royse City, TX.

Hail, Hunt

When: April 13, 10:49 AM CST
Where: Hunt County, 0.69 mi N of Celeste
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 33.290, -96.200

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Celeste, TX.

Hail, Rockwall

When: April 13, 10:56 AM CST
Where: Rockwall County, 2.15 mi SSW of Fate
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.920, -96.390

A public report indicated dime sized hail in Fate, TX.

Hail, Hunt

When: April 13, 11:07 AM CST
Where: Hunt County, 1.5 mi NNE of Greenville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 33.150, -96.110

Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail about 2 miles north of Greenville, TX.

Hail, Hunt

When: April 13, 11:18 AM CST
Where: Hunt County, 2.97 mi WSW of Campbell
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.140, -96.000

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 3 miles west of Campbell, TX.

Hail, Hunt

When: April 13, 11:22 AM CST
Where: Hunt County, 1.5 mi SSW of Commerce
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.230, -95.910

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about a mile west-southwest of Commerce, TX.

Hail, Hopkins

When: April 13, 11:33 AM CST
Where: Hopkins County, 0.9 mi SE of Cumby
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.140, -95.840

Law enforcement reported quarter to golf ball sized hail in Cumby, TX.

Hail, Henderson

When: April 13, 12:08 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 2.23 mi SW of Payne Springs
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.260, -96.080

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail about 2 miles east-southeast of Enchanted Oaks, TX.

Hail, Henderson

When: April 13, 12:19 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 0.58 mi E of Malakoff
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.170, -96.010

A trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail in Malakoff, TX.

Hail, Henderson

When: April 13, 12:23 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 1.17 mi E of Malakoff
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.170, -96.000

A public report indicated ping pong ball sized hail about a mile east-southeast of Malakoff, TX.

Hail, Freestone

When: April 13, 12:28 PM CST
Where: Freestone County, 1.17 mi E of Streetman
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 31.870, -96.310

A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail about a mile east-southeast of Streetman, TX.

Hail, Henderson

When: April 13, 12:29 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 1.36 mi ENE of Crescent Hgts
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.190, -95.910

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 4 miles west-southwest of Athens, TX.

Hail, Anderson

When: April 13, 1:50 PM CST
Where: Anderson County, 3.65 mi NNE of Palestine
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.800, -95.610

A public report indicated dime sized hail about 4 miles northeast of Palestine, TX.

Hail, Anderson

When: April 13, 1:54 PM CST
Where: Anderson County, 1.81 mi SE of Palestine
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.730, -95.610

A public report indicated dime sized hail about 3 miles southeast of Palestine, TX.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.
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.

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Sources

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