On June 13, thunderstorms developed along an outflow boundary across Northwest Texas. A supercell thunderstorm moved southeast across Haskell County and produced a strong tornado. There was significant damage near Rule. Also, large hail and widespread 60 to 70 mph winds were reported with this severe storm.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 16:15:00 to 13-JUN-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 16:40:00 to 13-JUN-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 17:45:00 to 13-JUN-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in JONES, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 18:54:00 to 13-JUN-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMFORD ARLEDGE ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado was reported.

Hail in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 18:25:00 to 13-JUN-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 17:45:00 to 13-JUN-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts from 60 to 70 mph were reported.

Tornado in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 17:30:00 to 13-JUN-09 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found a quarter mile wide EF2 tornado that tore the roof off of four homes and desroyed several outbuildings, irrigation sprinklers, and power poles.

Tornado in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 18:08:00 to 13-JUN-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGERTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A photo of this tornado over an open field was capatured by a passerby using a cell phone camera.  The path length was estimated and the times were synchronized with radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 18:10:00 to 13-JUN-09 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 20:19:00 to 13-JUN-09 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGERTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 21:20:00 to 13-JUN-09 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wind gust of 60 mph was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 20:35:00 to 13-JUN-09 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 18:48:00 to 13-JUN-09 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A telephone pole was reportedly blown down.

Hail in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 13-JUN-09 17:45:00 to 13-JUN-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public