Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms developed along and north of Interstate 20 in a region of very unstable air and strong wind shear as a strong upper level disturbance approached from the southwest. Two supercell thunderstorms developed along the dryline, then moved east into the Big Country where the first report of a brief tornado touched down south of the town of Rotan. These storms continued to move east towards the U.S. Highway 277 corridor where one of the supercells rapidly intensified just west of Anson. Straight line winds associated with a powerful rear flank downdraft caused widespread damage across Anson and surrounding rural areas. Many power poles were snapped just north of Anson on U.S. Highway 277. Many trees were either uprooted or had their branches snapped by the severe thunderstorm wind gusts. High winds caused roof damage, destroyed outbuildings, and overturned tractor trailers. Winds were estimated at 70 to 90 mph. An EF0 tornado with winds estimated at 65 to 85 mph caused damage to power poles 5 miles north of Anson and caused some roof damage to a home 5 miles west-southwest of Avoca. This severe thunderstorm weakened slightly as it moved east before strengthening once again just east of Albany where more wind damage was reported as well as another report of a tornado by storm chasers. Widespread hail damaged crops, homes, and automobiles, with sizes ranging from quarter to baseball size. There was also reports of flash flooding in the town of Lueders.

Flash Flood in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:18:00 to 23-APR-08 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUEDERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:25:00 to 23-APR-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:42:00 to 23-APR-08 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HODGES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:35:00 to 23-APR-08 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Storm Survey revealed that an EF0 tornado caused roof damage to a home 5 miles west-southwest of Avoca. There was also broken tree limbs along the path and many power poles snapped along U.S. Highway 277 just south of the Farm Road 1636 intersection.

Hail in FISHER, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 14:02:00 to 23-APR-08 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROTAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in FISHER, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 14:54:00 to 23-APR-08 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FISHER, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 13:44:00 to 23-APR-08 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:45:00 to 23-APR-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a roof blown off a building in Hawley.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:10:00 to 23-APR-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUEDERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several buildings had moderate damage in the town of Lueders.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:25:00 to 23-APR-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tractor trailer was blown over at a rest stop 3 miles north of Anson.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:30:00 to 23-APR-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

About 20 power poles were snapped along U.S. Highway 277.

Tornado in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:30:00 to 23-APR-08 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a brief tornado about 4 miles northeast of Albany.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:25:00 to 23-APR-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported roof damage to homes and buildings, with several tree limbs snapped in Anson.

Tornado in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:17:00 to 23-APR-08 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Anson Fire Department officials reported a brief tornado 4 miles southwest of Anson.

Tornado in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:29:00 to 23-APR-08 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: STITH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a brief tornado about 8 miles west-southwest of the town of Hawley.

Hail in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 16:20:00 to 23-APR-08 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:35:00 to 23-APR-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE ZIMMERLE ARP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in FISHER, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 13:54:00 to 23-APR-08 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROTAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a brief tornado 4 miles south of the town of Rotan.

Tornado in FISHER, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 14:40:00 to 23-APR-08 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a brief tornado 5 miles southwest of the town of Roby.

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:50:00 to 23-APR-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HODGES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 15:55:00 to 23-APR-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANIUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 17:54:00 to 23-APR-08 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-08 18:31:00 to 23-APR-08 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUTNAM
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio