A vigorous upper level storm system over northwest Texas triggered a round of strong to severe thunderstorms over northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front that moved east through the area. Isolated tornadoes occurred ahead of a cold front during the morning hours, and there were a few reports of wind damage and flash flooding as the cold front moved east during the daytime.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:45:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof and structural damage was reported to a home near town. Several trees were also downed one quarter mile south of the intersection of County Road 463 and Pearl Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE MILLS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 08:07:00 to 03-MAR-08 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD BOSTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds over a 6 mile stretch and up to 2 miles wide caused major damage in and around the Old Boston, Texas community 5 miles south of New Boston, Texas.  Several hundred large trees were snapped or uprooted and some of these fell on homes and businesses.  Numerous powerlines were downed as a result and roof damage was common throughout the community.  Damage was also reported at the Red River Army Depot just east of Old Boston, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:55:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on CR. 4449, 2 miles north of the loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in TITUS, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:30:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROEDER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees downed in the Chapel Hill area on CR. 4875.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:45:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMAHA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed along U.S. Hwy. 259 between Omaha and Rocky Branch, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:22:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on FM. 22, one mile east of U.S. 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 08:06:00 to 03-MAR-08 08:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed on County Road 1616.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMP, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:27:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAKER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were downed on CR. 4220 and FM. 557.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 10:38:00 to 03-MAR-08 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A daycare on the west side of Houston Street west of downtown near a small creek had to be evacuated due to flash flooding.  Minor street flooding was also reported at Hwy. 59 and Bussey Road and also on Franklin Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:20:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAFT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Along U.S. Hwy. 69, south of Jacksonville, Texas, several trees and a power line sustained damage.  Damage also occured at a greenhouse on the west side of U.S. Hwy. 69.  NWS survey concluded straight line winds caused this damage.

Tornado in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 08:13:00 to 03-MAR-08 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BOSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Hooks, Texas at the Red River Army Depot.  Trees were downed and snapped.  An outbuilding was destroyed, and a security guard shelter was pushed over.  The intermittent tornado then moved northeast and crossed Interstate 30 where it knocked trees down on a house and damaged and destroyed several campers at a camper sale store on the interstate.  Some of the main building was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 07:22:00 to 03-MAR-08 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on FM. 347.  Powerlines were also downed on Hwy. 204.