A potent supercell developed during the afternoon and moved eastward along a cold front.  This storm was responsible for hail as large as baseballs as it moved across Jack, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, and Tarrant Counties.  A squall line developed along the southward moving cold front later that evening, producing a few reports of thunderstorm winds and large hail.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:30:00 to 17-APR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A car stalled out in high water along Cooper Street and Randol Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 18:40:00 to 17-APR-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANSOME PARK VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees and large limbs were blown down.  An awning was torn off a gas station.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 21:30:00 to 17-APR-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 100-year-old oak tree was blown down at the Shiloh Cemetery.  The tree fell on and crushed a metal pavilion.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:22:00 to 17-APR-08 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH LUCK ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:55:00 to 17-APR-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 20:31:00 to 17-APR-08 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 21:01:00 to 17-APR-08 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:24:00 to 17-APR-08 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 20:07:00 to 17-APR-08 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS meteorologist estimated 60 MPH winds on the north side of Joe Pool Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 20:09:00 to 17-APR-08 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 MPH wind gust was reported south of Sandflat.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:45:00 to 17-APR-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five houses were flooded in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILAM, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 23:05:00 to 17-APR-08 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAUSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown over a county road.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 17:34:00 to 17-APR-08 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 18:42:00 to 17-APR-08 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 18:49:00 to 17-APR-08 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:10:00 to 17-APR-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:28:00 to 17-APR-08 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLESON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 21:02:00 to 17-APR-08 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:40:00 to 17-APR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATAUGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A foot of water was reported at the intersection of Meacham Boulevard and Old Denton Road.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 20:14:00 to 17-APR-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIGGETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A high water rescue was required at Irving Mall.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 20:44:00 to 17-APR-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported at Oak Lawn Boulevard and North Stemmons Freeway.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:38:00 to 17-APR-08 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:45:00 to 17-APR-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:25:00 to 17-APR-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tractor-trailers and trucks were blown over on Justice Lane.  Trees were also blown down across roads.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 15:44:00 to 17-APR-08 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 15:57:00 to 17-APR-08 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 16:08:00 to 17-APR-08 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 16:33:00 to 17-APR-08 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 17:16:00 to 17-APR-08 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 17:24:00 to 17-APR-08 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Baseball-size hail broke numerous windows and dented cars.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:07:00 to 17-APR-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail was reported at University Drive and White Settlement Road.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 21:50:00 to 17-APR-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several streets in Terrell were closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILAM, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 23:20:00 to 17-APR-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across the county.

Tornado in PARKER, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 18:20:00 to 17-APR-08 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNETA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter reported a brief touchdown about six to seven miles north of Aledo on Farmer Road.  The tornado was on the ground for about a minute as it moved due east.  Power flashes were reported in association with the tornado.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:27:00 to 17-APR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Cars were stalled in high water at the intersection of Bryant Irvin and Interstate 20 and also on the 2700 block of West Berry Street.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 18:01:00 to 17-APR-08 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Car dealerships reported damage to about 8,000 cars in the metroplex.  Damage was also reported to roofs and private vehicles.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:04:00 to 17-APR-08 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER OAKS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Car dealerships reported damage to about 8,000 vehicles in the metroplex.  Roofs of homes and private vehicles were also damaged.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 17:38:00 to 17-APR-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tennis ball-size hail broke windows, damaged vehicles, and downed power and cable lines.  The Palo Pinto General Hospital sustained about $400,000 damage to its roof.  The Wal-Mart in town had every skylight broken which resulted in water damage.  Mineral Wells High School sustained heavy damage to its roof and also to its new outdoor stadium and bleachers.  Numerous city vehicles as well as private vehicles and residences received damage from the large hail.  Car dealerships reported damage to 8,000 cars in the metroplex.  Most of the damage in Palo Pinto County occurred in a west to east swath north of Highway 180.  One woman was injured when she was hit in the head with a large hailstone but did not seek medical attention.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 19:25:00 to 17-APR-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALTOM CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power lines and poles, trees, and large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 17-APR-08 20:53:00 to 17-APR-08 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 MPH wind gust was reported in Red Oak and Ovilla.