Low level moisture was in place across North Texas as an upper level low pressure system moved into the western half of the state.  Large hail reports along with damaging winds and flash flooding were common throughout this twelve-hour event.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:50:00 to 24-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The southbound service road on Interstate 820 was closed due to high water in Hurst.  In addition, Pafford, Berry, and McCart Streets were closed in Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:45:00 to 24-APR-07 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 16:17:00 to 24-APR-07 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGERTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One mobile home was destroyed and another damaged.  One person was hit in the face and cut by flying debris from the mobile homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:40:00 to 24-APR-07 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 MPH wind gust was measured in Midlothian, and a tower was blown down in Waxahachie.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:45:00 to 24-APR-07 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs broken.  Estimated wind speeds of 65-70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:41:00 to 24-APR-07 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Measured at sheriff's office.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:46:00 to 24-APR-07 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS-FT WORTH INTL
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 14:26:00 to 24-APR-07 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELISSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 14:52:00 to 24-APR-07 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail reported near Blue Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 12:52:00 to 24-APR-07 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage to a house east of Pecan Plantation.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 14:23:00 to 24-APR-07 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles were blown off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 21:30:00 to 24-APR-07 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:55:00 to 24-APR-07 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 16:59:00 to 24-APR-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 287 near Decatur were closed due to high water.  Also, CR 3585 south of town was flooded.

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:41:00 to 24-APR-07 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUTHON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooded roadways were barricaded in both the Authon and Peaster areas.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:09:00 to 24-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over roads in Celina and Blue Ridge.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 19:00:00 to 24-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Barricades were needed over Highway 56, FM 121, and other streets in Tioga and Van Alstyne due to high water.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 21:35:00 to 24-APR-07 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on roads in town.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 12:08:00 to 24-APR-07 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:40:00 to 24-APR-07 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:58:00 to 24-APR-07 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:52:00 to 24-APR-07 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 19:20:00 to 24-APR-07 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 19:57:00 to 24-APR-07 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 19:57:00 to 24-APR-07 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:57:00 to 24-APR-07 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:55:00 to 24-APR-07 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Trees and limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 19:05:00 to 24-APR-07 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:12:00 to 24-APR-07 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER OAKS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:00:00 to 24-APR-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:00:00 to 24-APR-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds destroyed a garage building at a residence off County Road 411.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 10:30:00 to 24-APR-07 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees downed.  Some power lines were pulled down.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 16:35:00 to 24-APR-07 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCERS GAP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 17:12:00 to 24-APR-07 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 17:18:00 to 24-APR-07 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:06:00 to 24-APR-07 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail the size of hen eggs was reported.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:24:00 to 24-APR-07 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball-size hail reported.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:43:00 to 24-APR-07 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 17:22:00 to 24-APR-07 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An awning at a gas station was damaged one mile east of the intersection of Highway 5 and Interstate 20.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:47:00 to 24-APR-07 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDYKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 21:30:00 to 24-APR-07 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines blown down by winds estimated at 70 MPH.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:20:00 to 24-APR-07 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the community of Lincoln Park.  Damage was concentrated to a small area and was mainly inflicted on a restaurant and adjacent grounds.  Roof damage to the restaurant was significant.  Trees limbs were snapped and a gas station sign was damaged.  A nearby trailer was rolled about 20 feet.  Wind speeds were estimated at 70-75 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 19:35:00 to 24-APR-07 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power lines downed as storms swept through the area.  A large tree also fell onto a house, causing significant damage.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 15:30:00 to 24-APR-07 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on Blue Sage Drive and caused damage to the electrical system.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 14:00:00 to 24-APR-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 14:00:00 to 24-APR-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:00:00 to 24-APR-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was uprooted, falling on a fence and blocking a street in Pelican Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 12:45:00 to 24-APR-07 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees down in the city park.

Flash Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:00:00 to 25-APR-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed and barricaded due to high water.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 14:10:00 to 24-APR-07 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Major flash flooding was reported across the county, and more than 60 people were rescued from floodwaters.  One observer reported over 10 inches of rain for the day.  A roof of an elementary school collapsed due to the weight of the water.  About a half foot of water was reported over streets in Shady Shores, Little Elm, the University of North Texas campus, and along I-35 east service roads.  A nursing home and a mobile home park were both evacuated due to threatening flood waters.  Several roads remained closed for more than 24 hours, including Corbin Road, Mayhill Road, and East Hickory Street.  Several roads and guardrails were damaged by the water.  Denton County was declared a disaster area and was therefore able to recieve federal aid.  At least a hundred people reported flood damage to their local jurisdictions.  Some had water 3 feet high in their homes and businesses.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:19:00 to 24-APR-07 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in Flower Mound, near Bolo Lane just north of Lake Grapevine.  Significant tree damage occurred in this area, and a house lost part of it's roof.  The damage continued about a half mile east-northeast to Couer Du Lac Lane where the tornado caused substantial roof damage to two homes.  Trees, fences, and a horse barn were also damaged in this area.  Sporadic tree damage continued east-northeast almost a mile.  Here, another subdivision suffered roof damage.  Wind speeds were estimated to be 80-85 MPH.

Tornado in HOOD, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 13:00:00 to 24-APR-07 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado moved through the community of Pecan Plantation, causing damage to trees, tree limbs, roofs, windows, playground sets, and fences.  The most significant damage occurred to a brick home on the north side of Equestrian Drive.  Portions of the roof were removed, a tree in the front yard was uprooted, the garage door was blown in, and windows were broken.  Wind speeds were estimated at 95-100 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 18:44:00 to 24-APR-07 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 20:00:00 to 24-APR-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large trees were uprooted and several buildings damaged.  Power lines were also downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-07 15:29:00 to 24-APR-07 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs down.