North Texas was impacted with a linear mesoscale convective system as well as discrete supercell thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.  An EF-2 tornado destroyed several homes in the town of Crowley and several other brief tornadoes were reported as well.  Other severe reports included large hail and damaging winds.

Tornado in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:58:00 to 23-APR-08 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAPOAK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado developed near the intersection of CR 140 and CR 141 north of Morgan Mill.  Large trees were snapped along CR 140 and FM 3208.  Tree and sporadic roof damage occurred across FM 2603, and continued northeast into Palo Pinto County. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds between 80 and 85 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:45:00 to 23-APR-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

County officials estimated a hundred trees were blown down and partially or completely blocking roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 22:26:00 to 23-APR-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOLIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees and power lines were blown down in Coolidge and Mexia.  Large limbs were blown down near the Forest Glade area.  A roof was ripped off a trailer home near Lake Mexia.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:40:00 to 23-APR-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous large trees were blown down damaging houses and vehicles.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:52:00 to 23-APR-08 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball-size hail was reported on FM 2231.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:57:00 to 23-APR-08 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESDEMONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-size hail was reported near the intersection of CR 2214 and CR 571.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:32:00 to 23-APR-08 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golfball to baseball-size hail was reported in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:56:00 to 23-APR-08 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was reported to roofs and outbuildings.  Barns were also blown down.

Flash Flood in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:07:00 to 23-APR-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Side streets were flooded in town and one motorist was stranded and had to be rescued.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:47:00 to 23-APR-08 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs and signs were blown down near the intersection of FM 67 and FM 157.

Flash Flood in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:29:00 to 23-APR-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUGHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Cars stalled on FM 1713 and CR 1212 north of Whitney.  Water was reported over Highway 22 in Peoria.  Water was also reported over several other county and farm roads.  Flood waters washed away road base in some cases.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:35:00 to 23-APR-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURBER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golfball to baseball-size hail fell south of Gordon on Interstate-20.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:59:00 to 23-APR-08 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel-size hail was reported near White Bluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:10:00 to 23-APR-08 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 65-70 MPH in Venus.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:35:00 to 23-APR-08 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado touched down in the town of Crowley near Sharondale Drive and Morfield Drive.  Damage was mostly confined to these two streets where two houses lost significant portions of their roofs and received damage to external walls.  Two houses had portions of roof decking removed and several metal storage buildings were damaged.  Several additional homes suffered minor roof damage and nearby trees had large limbs broken off.  This tornado was rated an EF-2 with maximum sustained winds of 110-115 MPH.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:06:00 to 23-APR-08 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Erath County tornado continued into Palo Pinto County.  Tree and sporadic roof damage occurred across FM 2603 to near the intersection of FM 4 and Highway 281 in southeastern Palo Pinto County.  This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds between 80 and 85 MPH.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:14:00 to 23-APR-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLESON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads were flooded across the northern part of the county including Highway 174 where eight inches of water was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:26:00 to 23-APR-08 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 65 MPH wind gust was recorded in Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:35:00 to 23-APR-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCEE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A porch was blown off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:43:00 to 23-APR-08 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was blown down in town and another was blown down east of town.

Flash Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:11:00 to 23-APR-08 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Cars were stranded in Stephenville by flood waters.  One occupant was saved by firefighters and a policeman before her vehicle was carried away by the water.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:00:00 to 23-APR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 94 MPH wind gust was measured near Lake Granbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:10:00 to 23-APR-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMBRINO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A life-size model of a stegasaurus was rolled several yards at Dinosaur Trails Cabins and Cottages.  Damage to a large metal awning was also reported on Highway 377 East near Granbury.

Tornado in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:40:00 to 23-APR-08 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORP SPG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The public reported that a tornado occurred along Tin Top Road.  A large tree was uprooted and fences and a gazebo were destroyed.  Some structural damage occurred to the underpinnings of a house.  Railroad ties were bent over.  A well house was damaged and its plumbing and tanks were pulled from the ground.  A greenhouse as well as numerous outbuildings were damaged.  Numerous trees were damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:26:00 to 23-APR-08 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large trees were downed west of Lipan and roof damage was reported in town.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:27:00 to 23-APR-08 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURBER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter-size hail was covering I-20.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:46:00 to 23-APR-08 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PALO PINTO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:44:00 to 23-APR-08 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Roof damage was reported at a fire station in Oak Trail Shores.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:25:00 to 23-APR-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANFILLS GAP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous outbuildings were damaged or destroyed as well as a mobile home.  Trees were split and blown down.

Flash Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:00:00 to 23-APR-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Floodwaters removed portions of pavement from the road at the intersection of Pecan Street and North Avenue F.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:30:00 to 23-APR-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSHIEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An unoccupied trailer was flipped and several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:40:00 to 23-APR-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and large limbs were blown down and roof shingles were torn off roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:20:00 to 23-APR-08 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and large limbs were blown down.

Lightning in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:12:00 to 23-APR-08 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning reportedly caused a car fire, melting the cars antenna and battery.

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:18:00 to 23-APR-08 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:05:00 to 23-APR-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:05:00 to 23-APR-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:40:00 to 23-APR-08 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Large branches were blown down.

High Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 22:42:00 to 23-APR-08 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport ASOS reported a gust to 60 MPH.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:40:00 to 23-APR-08 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball to baseball-size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:23:00 to 23-APR-08 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown over a road northeast of Glen Rose.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:13:00 to 23-APR-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over roads in town and also on Highway 4 south of Interstate 20 east of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:00:00 to 23-APR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Fences were blown down.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:50:00 to 23-APR-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE LEON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:13:00 to 23-APR-08 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:21:00 to 23-APR-08 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE LEON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:28:00 to 23-APR-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:29:00 to 23-APR-08 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 67 MPH wind gust was measured in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:19:00 to 23-APR-08 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVILLA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 65 MPH wind gust was measured east of Ovilla.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:37:00 to 23-APR-08 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITALY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down and a stop sign was blown over.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 22:55:00 to 24-APR-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELISSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A duplex was flooded on Highway 5 in Melissa.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:57:00 to 23-APR-08 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:32:00 to 23-APR-08 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:36:00 to 23-APR-08 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Baseball-size hail reported just north of Dublin.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:07:00 to 23-APR-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:48:00 to 23-APR-08 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUCKABAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:51:00 to 23-APR-08 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESDEMONA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:13:00 to 23-APR-08 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:25:00 to 23-APR-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:17:00 to 23-APR-08 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:30:00 to 23-APR-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Baseball-size hail was reported in Walnut Springs.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:37:00 to 23-APR-08 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 19:43:00 to 23-APR-08 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PAT CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:53:00 to 23-APR-08 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 21:00:00 to 23-APR-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A couple of motorists became stranded at the intersection of East First Avenue and Business 45 due to high water.

Lightning in HUNT, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 22:50:00 to 23-APR-08 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house and burned a hole in the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 20:05:00 to 23-APR-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were snapped and blown down at a golf course in Pecan Plantation.

Tornado in ERATH, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:56:00 to 23-APR-08 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAPOAK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado formed near the intersection of CR 120 and CR 125.  The tornado moved east causing damage to a shed and a mobile home.  Tree limbs were damaged across CR 118.  This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum sustained winds of 65 MPH.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:51:00 to 23-APR-08 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement