Several rounds of storms moved across north Texas on April 8th through 10th.  Numerous reports of large hail were received on Tuesday evening.  A lone supercell evolved during the afternoon hours of the 9th, producing tornadoes and large hail along its path.  Later that evening and into Thursday morning a squall line tracked across north Texas, producing damaging winds and tornadoes into the morning hours.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:30:00 to 10-APR-08 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILLIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00M
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 touched down near Happy Hill and traveled northeast approximately three miles to Pleasant Point where it dissipated.  The tornado caused significant roof damage to several homes.  Three homes were considered total losses.  At least thirty other homes received minor to major damage.  Many sheds and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.  Several trees were uprooted and at least two of them fell onto houses.  Power lines were also downed along the track.  This tornado was rated an EF-1 with maximum wind speeds between 90 and 95 MPH.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:00:00 to 10-APR-08 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESOTO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
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 touched down in DeSoto along Meadowbrook Road just west of Hampton Road.  The tornado traveled east-northeast to the eastern edge of the city just north of Wintergreen Road.  Several homes suffered roof damage with one home losing the majority of its roof.  There were around twenty homes that sustained damage.  Many downed trees, power poles, and power lines were noted along with damage to sheds and outbuildings.  This tornado was rated an EF-1 with estimated maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:10:00 to 10-APR-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was blown down in Eastland and two docks were damaged along Lake Leon.  Winds were estimated at 60 MPH in Ranger.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:00:00 to 09-APR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A brick building which was under construction partially collapsed in Denison.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 19:30:00 to 08-APR-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 19:35:00 to 08-APR-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIDCOKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail covered the ground on Highway 116.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 20:29:00 to 08-APR-08 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:45:00 to 10-APR-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees, mailboxes, and signs were blown down in town.  The roof of a glass company was blown onto a nearby business.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:10:00 to 10-APR-08 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large pecan tree was split at the intersection of Avenue H and Pecan Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:00:00 to 10-APR-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A camping trailer was damaged on Highway 220 north of Hico.  A mobile home and a home under construction were also heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:16:00 to 10-APR-08 02:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A 60 MPH wind gust was measured at the Joint Reserve Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:20:00 to 10-APR-08 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Leonard with minor to moderate roof damage reported to several homes and businesses.  A school lost the roof of its gym.  Signs and a fireworks stand were also damaged.  In Bailey, trees and tree limbs were blown across roads.  Eight to ten houses suffered roof damage and one mobile home was destroyed.  In Windom, the theater lost its roof.  Debris from the theater knocked down power lines and tree limbs and caused minor damage to neighboring homes.  A large silo was also toppled and destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:23:00 to 10-APR-08 03:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUPLEX
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A narrow strip of wind damage about a 100 yards wide and a half-mile long was located near FM 273 and CR 2100.  Numerous trees were blown across roads and two barns sustained moderate damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:40:00 to 10-APR-08 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILLIAN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man lost half of his arm after his travel trailer flipped several times in the wind.  He was trying to help people move from an office building to a tool shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:25:00 to 10-APR-08 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three glass panels weighing 400 lbs each were cracked in the D.R. Horton skyscraper downtown.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 20:35:00 to 08-APR-08 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail was reported near Moody.

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 18:33:00 to 08-APR-08 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 18:35:00 to 08-APR-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 18:44:00 to 08-APR-08 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:33:00 to 10-APR-08 01:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Spotters estimated 60 MPH winds in Gordon and Mingus.  Power was out in both cities and also around Possum Kingdom Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:46:00 to 10-APR-08 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:21:00 to 10-APR-08 02:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FTW)MEACHAM ARPT FT
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 69 MPH was measured at the Fort Worth Meacham Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:32:00 to 10-APR-08 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:02:00 to 10-APR-08 03:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:03:00 to 10-APR-08 03:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:17:00 to 10-APR-08 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An 87 MPH wind gust was measured on the east side of McKinney.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:38:00 to 09-APR-08 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:40:00 to 10-APR-08 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 75 MPH wind gust was measured at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:48:00 to 10-APR-08 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS LOVE FLD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 20:30:00 to 09-APR-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A high water rescue was required in Gainesville and another was needed along FM 51 just south of Era.  Several roads were closed in Gainesville and one in Era due to flooding.  Loy Lake near Denison was also overflowing.

Tornado in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 20:20:00 to 09-APR-08 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a brief touchdown.  No damage was reported.

Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:00:00 to 09-APR-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Portions of FM 3134 in the Cumby area were flooded.  FM 71 near the Hopkins/Hunt County line was flooded by the South Sulphur River.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 16:55:00 to 09-APR-08 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a brief tornado south of Possum Kingdom Lake.  No damage was reported.

Tornado in BELL, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:05:00 to 10-APR-08 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Belton, amateur radio operators reported power flashes and a few downed trees.  In and around Temple, power flashes were reported and numerous roofs, fences, and signs were damaged.  One fence which was knocked down was anchored with cement pillars.  Guests at a motel which lost a roof were temporarily trapped in their rooms due to their doors being barracaded by debris.  Vehicles were damaged by tree limbs and other debris.  A duplex also lost a roof and suffered water damage.  A golf course lost its scoreboard which was supported by several 4-inch metal poles.  An estimated forty trees were uprooted or damaged.

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

Tornado in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 16:36:00 to 09-APR-08 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers observed a brief tornado between Breckenridge and Caddo. The tornado was over open country and no damage was reported.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:43:00 to 09-APR-08 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters observed a tornado between Cottondale and Paradise.  No damage was reported.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 20:37:00 to 08-APR-08 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 20:59:00 to 08-APR-08 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING VLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 21:44:00 to 08-APR-08 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:20:00 to 10-APR-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large limb split off of an oak tree at the police station.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:25:00 to 10-APR-08 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees, power lines, and signs were blown down in town.  The roof of a convenience store was blown off and a travel trailer was blown on its side.  A basketball goal and a gazebo were damaged at a school.  A classroom building, a bus barn, and several awnings were also destroyed.

Tornado in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:03:00 to 10-APR-08 02:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A residence west of Glen Rose suffered substantial damage to roofs, a porch, and a well house.  About fifty trees were blown down or uprooted.  Near Nemo on CR 419, numerous trees were damaged and an RV was destroyed.  A front 12' by 50' porch was ripped off a house and numerous outbuildings were destroyed.  A school in Nemo lost the roof of its music room.  Officials observed that the damage seemed to occur in paths.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:55:00 to 10-APR-08 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Fences, roof shingles, power lines, and trees were blown over or damaged by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:20:00 to 10-APR-08 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several businesses and residences sustained damage to roofing and siding.  Numerous power poles, lines, and trees were blown down.  Signs were also damaged.  Insurance agents estimated the damage to be over $500,000.

Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:00:00 to 09-APR-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

FM 71 near the Hopkins/Hunt County line was flooded by the South Sulphur River.

Tornado in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 16:12:00 to 09-APR-08 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: EOLIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Based on ground and aerial surveys...it was determined a tornado formed along FM 576 east of Eolian.  The tornado damaged trees and a shed west of FM 576 and FM 3418 and continued to damage a large metal building on FM 3418.  In addition, several large storage containers were blown across the road.  This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds of 80-85 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:45:00 to 10-APR-08 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles were blown down over the intersection of Pecan and 2nd Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:12:00 to 10-APR-08 04:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees were down across the county and one power pole was broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:15:00 to 10-APR-08 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and large limbs were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:30:00 to 10-APR-08 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:40:00 to 10-APR-08 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 17:59:00 to 09-APR-08 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 65 MPH wind gust was observed in Whitt and relayed by the Parker County Sherriff's office.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 23:39:00 to 08-APR-08 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny-size hail was reported at the intersection of I-35 and North Tarrant Parkway.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 23:44:00 to 08-APR-08 23:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 00:00:00 to 09-APR-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER GOODE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:20:00 to 09-APR-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball-size hail was reported near Balsora.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:36:00 to 09-APR-08 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 18:52:00 to 09-APR-08 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:05:00 to 10-APR-08 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:25:00 to 10-APR-08 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:17:00 to 10-APR-08 02:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The Del Monte plant sustained roof damage.  Also empty trailers were overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:32:00 to 10-APR-08 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was split to its base.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:35:00 to 10-APR-08 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off an apartment complex in Euless.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:10:00 to 10-APR-08 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAXAHACHIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof of a Texas Inn was blown off and several nearby homes and cars were damaged from the debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:50:00 to 10-APR-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three large transmitter towers were blown down near Hebron Parkway and Eisenhower Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:10:00 to 10-APR-08 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:10:00 to 10-APR-08 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down over CR 4281.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:31:00 to 10-APR-08 03:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred to several carports and a 1 foot diameter tree was blown down near Addison.  In Rowlett, a few trees were downed and some roofs lost shingles.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 17:50:00 to 09-APR-08 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near Oran and uprooted several trees and damaged limbs just west of town.  As the tornado moved through town, a few houses lost their roofs.  East of Oran power poles were snapped along FM 52 before the tornado dissipated.  The tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds near 85-90 MPH.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 22:18:00 to 08-APR-08 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANDLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter-size hail was reported at Lancaster Road and Loop 820.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 04:12:00 to 10-APR-08 04:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large metal building sustained damage in town.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 22:22:00 to 08-APR-08 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 22:20:00 to 08-APR-08 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-size hail was reported at the intersection of Custer and Parker Roads.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 22:33:00 to 08-APR-08 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 22:40:00 to 08-APR-08 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 22:48:00 to 08-APR-08 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 00:45:00 to 09-APR-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 01:09:00 to 09-APR-08 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 01:15:00 to 09-APR-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 15:57:00 to 09-APR-08 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: EOLIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 16:57:00 to 09-APR-08 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 17:04:00 to 09-APR-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail was reported on Highway 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:22:00 to 10-APR-08 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Complete roof loss on a building in downtown.  Also a metal shed on Highway 6 was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:40:00 to 10-APR-08 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown onto a house in extreme northeast Erath County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:45:00 to 10-APR-08 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Structural damage was reported along Highways 108 and 426 and along CR 128.  Tarleton State University's livestock building suffered a roof collapse, with metal roofing and beams scattered.  One mobile home was heavily damaged on CR 128.  Numerous outbuildings and trees were blown down across the county.  A barn collapsed on a horse, killing it.  Damage was scattered around the Dublin, Stephenville, Huckabay, and Morgan Mill areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:45:00 to 10-APR-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A roof was partially blown off of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:55:00 to 10-APR-08 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two large trees were blown over roads along Lake Granbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 01:55:00 to 10-APR-08 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Bedroom windows were blown into a house.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 23:18:00 to 08-APR-08 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERS BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny-size hail was reported between Farmers Branch and northwest Dallas.

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

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 23:32:00 to 08-APR-08 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:00:00 to 10-APR-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous structures suffered wind damage.  One home had a metal roof torn off and a metal barn was completely destroyed on CR 202.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 02:11:00 to 10-APR-08 02:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGNES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An abandoned house near Agnes suffered wind damage.  The house that collapsed was made of plywood and had a metal roof.  A couple trees were blown onto carports and debris was blown through windows.

Tornado in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:04:00 to 10-APR-08 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 12.00M
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 touched down in southwest Allen and traveled northeast seven miles to south McKinney.  Structural damage occurred to approximately 50 homes in Allen with several of them sustaining roof damage.  A total of 300 residences reported some type of damage including downed trees and fences.  In McKinney...numerous homes either lost part or all of their roofs or sustained roof damage due to impacts from flying debris.  The Collin County Regional Airport sustained damage to several hangars and some aircraft.  Throughout both towns, numerous power lines and poles were downed.  Estimated insured losses for both cities is $10 million.  This tornado was rated an EF-1 with winds speeds around 90-95 MPH.

Tornado in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 08-APR-08 19:18:00 to 08-APR-08 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNETT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado was reported south of Highway 84 and CR 177 and moved east before dissipating.  Only tree damage was noted.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 00:25:00 to 09-APR-08 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 09-APR-08 16:21:00 to 09-APR-08 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The second tornado began approximately a half mile west of Highway 183 and south of FM 2231.  Power poles were damaged along FM 2231 and Highway 183 and roof and barn damage was noted along Highway 183.  The most significant damage occurred at and just west of the Stephens County Airport where several homes had considerable damage along CR 150.  Several airport buildings had overhead doors blown in, roof damage, and damage to girders.  Power poles were also damaged northeast of the airport near the eastern end of FM 2231.  Damage to mobile homes, roofs, power poles, and storage buildings continued across Highway 180 and between Highways 67 and 207.  This tornado has been rated as an upper end EF-1 with winds approaching 110 MPH.  An estimated 46 homes were damaged in total.  Three injuries required hospitalization and there were a few minor ones as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 10-APR-08 03:13:00 to 10-APR-08 03:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The roofs were torn off of several structures at the intersection of Calhoun and 13th Streets.