Increasing low level winds preceeding and approaching upper level storm system brought abundant moisture to the area. Despite relatively cool surface temperatures, elevated storms were able to develop. Sufficient  instability allowed for several of these storms to become severe resulting in hail, strong winds, and flash flooding.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 06:00:00 to 09-APR-08 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNAPP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 08:30:00 to 09-APR-08 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 20:38:00 to 09-APR-08 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball sized hail fell in Odessa causing damage to several vehicles.

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 21:00:00 to 09-APR-08 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 21:14:00 to 09-APR-08 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell near Greenwood.

Hail in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 21:28:00 to 09-APR-08 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 21:28:00 to 09-APR-08 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail on I-10 near mile marker 300.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 22:00:00 to 09-APR-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAHOMA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 22:00:00 to 09-APR-08 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRAAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell in Iraan.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 17:06:00 to 09-APR-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPRING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:00:00 to 09-APR-08 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAHOMA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:00:00 to 09-APR-08 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported by the Ira Post Office.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:15:00 to 09-APR-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 19:32:00 to 09-APR-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTHER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 20:30:00 to 09-APR-08 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to half dollar sized hail fell across western portions of Odessa.

Hail in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 20:30:00 to 09-APR-08 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 22:20:00 to 09-APR-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half dollar to golfball sized hail was reported by police in Big Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPTON, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 21:00:00 to 09-APR-08 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A goat shelter in Rankin was damaged by strong thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 21:49:00 to 10-APR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SETTLERS ADDITION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding occurred near the Big Spring airport with water approximately ten inches deep.

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 22:05:00 to 09-APR-08 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half dollar sized hail was reported by police in Big Lake.

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 22:20:00 to 09-APR-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half dollar to golfball sized hail was reported by police in Big Lake.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 20:46:00 to 09-APR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail ranging from quarter to golfball size fell across the city of Midland.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 22:35:00 to 10-APR-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported six inches of water flowing over many streets in Colorado City.