Upper level disturbances triggered numerous thunderstorms over north Texas.  This resulted in several reports of large hail and high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:23:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell across farm-to-market road 1615.  A roof was also partially damaged at a nearby house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:45:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a house in Brownsboro.  The tree fell into the interior of the house, causing an estimated $60,000 in damages.  Two cars were also damaged by the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 17:35:00 to 03-MAR-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two power poles and several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-08 22:30:00 to 02-MAR-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An awning at a house on First Street was torn down by thunderstorm winds.  Oak trees were split and blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 05:25:00 to 03-MAR-08 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST GLADE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant damage occurred to a house on Lake Mexia when a large tree was uprooted and fell on the house.  Trees fell onto a shed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 05:15:00 to 03-MAR-08 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING VLY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damge survey and found that damge which occurred northwest of Lorena was due to a downburst.  Damage was noted along FM 2416 and Chapel Road just north of FM 2113. Several trees were pushed over...large limbs were broken...shingles removed from roofs...and sheds damaged...and lawn equipment thrown around.  Farther east...between Chapel Road and FM 2837...additional damage was noted to trees and a frame of a house under construction.  Several mobile homes just west of FM 2837 had portions of their lower skirtings removed.  A power pole was pushed over along FM 2113 west of FM 2837.  Maximum winds were likely 65-70 MPH.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 00:16:00 to 03-MAR-08 00:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MWL)MINERAL WELLS A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter-size hail was reported.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-08 23:31:00 to 02-MAR-08 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO PINTO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter-size hail was reported on the east side of Possum Kingdom Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 04:57:00 to 03-MAR-08 04:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGLESBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A horse barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 05:29:00 to 03-MAR-08 05:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXIA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage to a corner of a house in the Forest Glade neighborhood was reported.  The report was relayed by the media.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 04:55:00 to 03-MAR-08 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 05:23:00 to 03-MAR-08 05:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEHUACANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 60 mph wind gust was reported at Highway 171 in Tehuacana.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:30:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEANWRIGHT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

More than fifty trees were broken or uprooted in the Concord community.

Funnel Cloud in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-08 21:49:00 to 02-MAR-08 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was seen just south of Highway 82 between Savoy and Ector.  No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:30:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURCHISON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several houses had roof damage along CR 1803.  One roof of a mobile home was blown several yards away into some treetops.  A barn also collapsed in the area.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:36:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIMROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a survey and found that a tornado formed near the northwestern edge of a downburst damage swath.  The tornado damaged a sturdy dwelling which lost a door and windows about a fourth of a mile southeast of the intersection of FM 314 and Highway 64.  Also, a nearby garage had its doors removed.  Numerous trees were damaged with some of them snapped near their bases.  Maximum winds were between 85 to 90 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 06:25:00 to 03-MAR-08 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDOM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hundreds trees were blown down throughout the county...with the most concentrated damage near Edom and Midway.  Several of the trees fell on cars or houses.  A damage path approximately 2 miles wide began just northeast of Edom and continued for 5 miles to the northeast...terminating near the Neches River.  The vast majority of the damage resulted from a downburst...which formed as a bow echo developed along a fast moving squall line.
In addition...a total of four outbuildings were destroyed.  Steel I-beams from a barn just east of Edom were carried beyond 100 feet with some aluminum sheets carried north of Highway 279 for a distance of more than 100 yards.  Farther to the north...two large sheds were destroyed along CR 4807.  Wind speeds in the downburst swath ranged from 60-65 MPH.