A strong surface low and dryline interacted with a very unstable atmosphere over North Texas.  Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes were reported as strong storms developed.  A total of 5,500 cars and 3,500 homes and businesses were reportedly damaged by hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:25:00 to 13-APR-07 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of roof damage and large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLS, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:05:00 to 13-APR-07 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:15:00 to 13-APR-07 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Limbs broken off trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:30:00 to 13-APR-07 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Limbs broken off trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 19:00:00 to 13-APR-07 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Limbs, branches and trees were blown down near Lone Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 20:20:00 to 13-APR-07 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down in Como.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:29:00 to 13-APR-07 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSONS STATION
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

On Grand Prairie/Arlington border.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:30:00 to 13-APR-07 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPERAS COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Limbs broken off trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:33:00 to 13-APR-07 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured by trained spotter.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:55:00 to 13-APR-07 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was captured on video by storm chasers.  It touched down just west of Highway 377 and just south of Loop 820.  It then travelled to Meadows West Park before dissipating.  The tornado damaged fences, trees, and street signs.  The facade of a business was also slightly damaged.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:00:00 to 13-APR-07 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An area of concentrated wind damage was noted near the intersection of John West Road and Buckner Boulevard.  Several trees, tree limbs, and fences were downed.  Roof damage to apartments was also noted.

Tornado in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:45:00 to 13-APR-07 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYSE CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just east of the intersection of Highways 548 and 276.  Two barns were completely destroyed and fences were downed.  Estimated wind speeds were 80 MPH.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 19:40:00 to 13-APR-07 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Golfball-size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:35:00 to 13-APR-07 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and signs down along U.S. 80 near Terrell.

Tornado in HUNT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:53:00 to 13-APR-07 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief tornado damaged trees south of Greenville.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:15:00 to 13-APR-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golfball-size hail reported at Northeast Mall.  Many cars had dents and some had cracked or broken windshields.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:44:00 to 13-APR-07 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail reported.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:47:00 to 13-APR-07 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage to cars and trees reported.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:50:00 to 13-APR-07 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail reported.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:52:00 to 13-APR-07 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:03:00 to 13-APR-07 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tennis ball-size hail reported by off-duty employee.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:06:00 to 13-APR-07 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Baseball-size hail reported at the forecast office.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:10:00 to 13-APR-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball-size hail fell for about 5 minutes and damaged cars, businesses, and homes.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:13:00 to 13-APR-07 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 14:56:00 to 13-APR-07 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 15:32:00 to 13-APR-07 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:00:00 to 13-APR-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:02:00 to 13-APR-07 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail was reported in town.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:04:00 to 13-APR-07 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:26:00 to 13-APR-07 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail reported.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:27:00 to 13-APR-07 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hen egg-size hail reported.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:20:00 to 13-APR-07 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:30:00 to 13-APR-07 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:32:00 to 13-APR-07 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Teacup-size hail reported in town.  Hundreds of cars, homes, and businesses were damaged.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:45:00 to 13-APR-07 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 18:26:00 to 13-APR-07 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAGUNA PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Reported at State Highway 22 near Laguna Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 15:00:00 to 13-APR-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Breckenridge PD reported several trees down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 15:40:00 to 13-APR-07 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Storage shed damaged and power lines blown down.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 16:39:00 to 13-APR-07 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-APR-07 17:09:00 to 13-APR-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near Sylvania Park, just southwest of the intersection of Beach and Belknap Streets.  Severe damage occurred on Wheeler Street from North Beach to Haltom Road, and along Elliott Reeder Road from Haltom Road east approximately a half mile.  A fatality also occurred in this area.  Substantial roof damage was done to a grocery store, several homes, and a church.  Another church suffered steeple damage.  Several commercial buildings along Elliott Reeder Road were damaged and numerous recreational vehicles and tractor-trailers were damaged or destroyed.  Trees and power lines were also downed.  Near the intersection of Riverbend and Jack Newell Roads, a commercial building suffered partial collapse of an east-facing wall.  Intermittent damage to trees, fences, and at least one home occurred in the River Trails subdivision, west of the tornado track.  The tornado dissipated just west of Precinct Line Road.  Winds speeds were estimated at 100-110 MPH.  Haltom City and Fort Worth officials estimated about two million dollars in property losses within the two cities.