A potent upper level system moved across Texas beginning in the late morning and continued into the afternoon. This produced a Quasilinear Convective System or Line Echo Wave Pattern (LEWP) that produced widespread damaging winds and a few isolated tornadoes. South of the line, more classic supercell structure was noted with thunderstorms across the Edwards Plateau and the Northwest Hill County, however no tornadoes were reported with these thunderstorms as the storms moved over very sparsely populated areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:08:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:08:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAVERICK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down and destroyed a barn. No other damage was noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in COKE, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:16:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNYSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:25:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHEL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Five telephone poles were knocked down during strong thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:48:00 to 02-MAY-07 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKESMITH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey team found a tornado track that started just to the northeast of Brookesmith, crossing highway 377 where tree damage was observed. The tornado just missed a residence just to the east of highway 377. The tornado continued for about another 4 miles to the east of 377 causing significant tree damage. This tornado was associated with the same mesocyclone associated with the tornado near Rockwood. In addition, strong winds of 65 to 75 mph also followed this tornado. This tornado is likely associated with the funnel cloud that was observed from the City of Brownwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:58:00 to 02-MAY-07 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A mobile home was overturned and damged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 15:02:00 to 02-MAY-07 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS measured a 58 MPH gust before the power to the system was disrupted by downed power lines. Thus the gust is likely underestimated.

Hail in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:39:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:51:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHEL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:20:00 to 02-MAY-07 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado started about three miles to the west of Rockwood and moved across the south side of Rockwood where it damaged a few buildings including the new Post Office. The tornado then continued to the east of Rockwood for an additional three to four miles damaging barns and trees. Shortly after the tornado passed, winds of 65 to 75 mph ripped through the area causing additional damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:20:00 to 02-MAY-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaging winds with a squall line moved through the community of Rockwood in the wake of a tornado that passed through the community just prior to the strong winds and heavy rains.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 12:08:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATER VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The intense thunderstorm winds knocked trees down, destroyed pole barns, and blew off roof shingles on several homes in Water Valley.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 12:34:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 12:35:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORIENT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed just to the west northwest of the community of Orient in northern Tom Green County. The tornado moved across open country and produced only tree damage.

Tornado in COKE, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 12:40:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNYSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the tornado that developed in northern Tom Green county. The tornado dissipated near the community of Tennyson and remained in open country with only damage to trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:20:00 to 02-MAY-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALERA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Public

These winds were embedded in the large squall line that moved through the Heartland, and the winds produced a large swath of damage across the region. Minor roof damage and broken tree limbs were reported in the small town of Valera.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:25:00 to 02-MAY-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the strong downburst winds associated with an intense squall line that produced additional damage in the wake of a tornado that moved through the area just prior to the onset of the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:47:00 to 02-MAY-07 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKESMITH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong winds moved through the community of Brookesmith in association with the squall line moving through the Heartland in the afternoon. The meso cyclone associated with the tornado earlier near Rockwood in Coleman county also passed very close to the Brookesmith communitym, however the storm survey team could not find torndao damage in Brookesmith.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:50:00 to 02-MAY-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINCHELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in STERLING, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 11:20:00 to 02-MAY-07 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A commercial truck driver witnessed a tornado over open country in western Sterling County. The tornado was on the ground for a few minutes and produced no noticeable damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in STERLING, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 11:55:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe wind gusts were measured at 70 MPH in Sterling City. The winds caused tree damage and some minor building damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 12:35:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds lasted for several minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 12:43:00 to 02-MAY-07 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds peaked out at close to 75 MPH. The high winds peeled back part of the roof at Grape Creek Middle school.

Thunderstorm Wind in COKE, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 13:06:00 to 02-MAY-07 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRONTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAY-07 14:52:00 to 02-MAY-07 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD BOWIE ARPT
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 87 MPH was measured by a Davis weather station before the anemometer broke. The survey team observed damage to several buildings and they saw numerous downed trees. An apartment wall collapsed and several mobile homes were severely damaged. The winds were part of a squall line that was moving through the area. A funnel cloud was sighted to the south of Brownwood shortly before the winds hit, and was likely associated with the tornado to the east of Brookesmith.