A large, upper level storm system moved through the southern plains on the 11th and 12th. Widespread showers and thunderstorms moved across northern Texas, with marginally severe hail and heavy rainfall.  The precipitation moved east of the area during the afternoon hours of the 12th, with clearing skies overspreading much of northern Texas. Thunderstorms redeveloped as the storm system with very cold temperatures aloft moved over the region. Widespread thunderstorms developed over northern Texas, with large hail the main threat. No damage was reported with the hail.

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 15:50:00 to 12-APR-09 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VALLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime to quarter size hail was reported over the southern parts of Wichita Falls. Hail up to quarter-size fell on the north sides of Lake Wichita. Dime- to nickel-size hail was reported at the stadium and near University Avenue and Meadowbrook Drive.

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:15:00 to 12-APR-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was covering the ground. Relayed by the Spotter Network.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:38:00 to 12-APR-09 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail covered the roadway. Relayed via the Spotter Network.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:42:00 to 12-APR-09 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail report was relayed via the Spotter Network.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:20:00 to 12-APR-09 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 1.38 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail measured 1 3/8 inches in diameter by an off-duty Storm Prediction Center employee. The exact location was on Highway 82, on the Clay and Montague county borders.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:55:00 to 12-APR-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail from one to two inches in diameter was reported in and around the city of Henrietta.

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 15:26:00 to 12-APR-09 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 15:28:00 to 12-APR-09 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKINS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 15:48:00 to 12-APR-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLIDAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail covered the ground in downtown Holliday.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:05:00 to 12-APR-09 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail report was relayed via the Spotter Network.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:11:00 to 12-APR-09 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail report was relayed via the Spotter Network.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:15:00 to 12-APR-09 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail fell for approximately six minutes. The largest hailstones were from golf-ball to 2.25 inches. The hail reports were relayed via the Spotter Network and amateur radio.

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 15:48:00 to 12-APR-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: KADANE CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HARDEMAN, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:16:00 to 12-APR-09 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILLICOTHE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:49:00 to 12-APR-09 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny- to quarter-size hail was reported.

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:50:00 to 12-APR-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:50:00 to 12-APR-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:51:00 to 12-APR-09 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail covered the ground. The hail report was relayed via the Spotter Network.

Hail in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:55:00 to 12-APR-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public