A mid to upper level closed low was located over southwest Utah the day of the event.  Near the surface, a quasi dryline was located from a line near the mountains of west Texas to the eastern NM/TX border.  Dewpoints in the low to mid 50 F range resulted in moderate surface based instability east of the dryline during the early evening hours.  The upper dynamics combined with the surface convergence along the dryline led to the development of severe weather as the deep layer shear increased with the approach of the aforementioned feature.  There was also a brief window for tornadic storms as low level profiles became increasingly backed east of the dryline as height falls increased ahead of the upper trough just west of the region.  A tornado watch was issued from 1642-2400 local.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:52:00 to 16-APR-09 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAHOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:55:00 to 16-APR-09 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORAH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted across west central Martin County concluded that there was a tornado that tracked northeastward for approximately 7 miles, doing minor damage on the way.  The first signs of damage were observed at a residence where a 10'X6'X6' wooden storage structure was blown to the east northeast about 60 feet.  According to radar imagery, this was near 2055 PM CST.  In addition, minor roof damage was done to the home by west winds and the family's trampoline was wrapped around a nearby tree in the backyard.  The tornado then continued northeastward where it passed just to the north of two power poles that were snapped at the ground by damaging west winds sometime around 2112 PM CST.  The closest estimate of the path taken by the tornado has been attached.

Tornado in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:20:00 to 16-APR-09 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This tornado first did damage to 7 power poles about 4.5 miles southwest of Tarzan; this was confirmed by contacting the utility company in the area the following day.  The estimated time of damage according to radar at this location was around 2020 CST.  At 2032 CST, the tornado then tracked east northeastward and impacted a COOP observer's farm about 3 miles southeast of Tarzan, TX damaging multiple pieces of farm equipment, storage tanks and removing 3 roofs from multiple structures.  It then continued on its same path snapping 3 power poles about a mile west of Lenorah, TX.  The estimated time of damage according to radar was sometime around 2036 CST.  This was the last known location of the tornado, although another tornado redeveloped with the same supercell about 20 minutes later.  Please see the attached images.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:36:00 to 16-APR-09 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Texas Department of Transportation reported 4 feet of water over FM 2230 eleven miles northwest of Big Spring. The highway was closed due to the flooding.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:30:00 to 16-APR-09 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:45:00 to 16-APR-09 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:53:00 to 16-APR-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 83.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At 1953 CST, a trained weather spotter reported a tornado about 5 miles northwest of Big Spring.  The NWS Storm Survey confirmed two snapped power poles, minor tree damage and an empty oil pump storage tank knocked over near this location.  The tornado then tracked north northeastward and bent an 80 foot aluminum radio tower in half towards the east and snapped two additional power poles due to damaging northerly winds on its northwest flank; this occurred sometime around 2000 CST.  At 2005 CST, another trained spotter reported a tornado near the town of Fairview, TX.  The damage survey concluded this was a valid report, as the tornado began to turn right snapping multiple power poles and damaging a 12���X10��� storage shed anchored 2-3 feet in the ground along the way.  The storage shed was tossed east northeast approximately 30 yards, indicating the tornado passed north of the residence.  As the tornado continued eastward just north of Farm to Market Road 2230 east of Fairview, a significant line of power pole damage (2 miles) was observed.  There were a total of 28 poles snapped towards the south around 2015 CST.  Twenty of these were distribution poles and 8 of these were larger transmission poles.  The tornado then possibly weakened and turned left to the northeast.  On its way, it damaged another storage shed and a home's north side windows approximately 4 miles northeast of Fairview.  The last approximated time for tornadic wind damage was around 2030 CST.  The path recorded for this event is not the exact path the tornado actually took.  Please see attached image.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:45:00 to 16-APR-09 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 18:04:00 to 16-APR-09 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 14:12:00 to 16-APR-09 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRAAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 15:55:00 to 16-APR-09 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:10:00 to 16-APR-09 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration and time of this report was estimated from radar.  The report was called in after the storm had passed at 2130 CST.

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:48:00 to 16-APR-09 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:40:00 to 16-APR-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large funnel cloud was reported by a trained spotter around 2045 CST about 5 miles SSE of Tarzan.  It is possible that the funnel was actually a tornado considering the damage to the power poles done upstream.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:15:00 to 16-APR-09 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:30:00 to 16-APR-09 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:15:00 to 16-APR-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:45:00 to 16-APR-09 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BGS)BIG SPRING ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in CRANE, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:30:00 to 16-APR-09 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE J BAR ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:00:00 to 16-APR-09 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWER GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:50:00 to 16-APR-09 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:49:00 to 16-APR-09 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:41:00 to 16-APR-09 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:43:00 to 16-APR-09 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BGS)BIG SPRING ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:30:00 to 16-APR-09 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERLY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:10:00 to 16-APR-09 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORAH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 19:49:00 to 16-APR-09 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 20:30:00 to 16-APR-09 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORAH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:25:00 to 16-APR-09 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPRING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 23:30:00 to 17-APR-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff's office reported the service road between the prison and river bridge completely inundated.

Hail in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:45:00 to 16-APR-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail covering the ground 13 miles northeast of Gail.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:27:00 to 16-APR-09 21:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPRING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 22:35:00 to 16-APR-09 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Funnel Cloud in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 22:00:00 to 16-APR-09 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 16:25:00 to 16-APR-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 16-APR-09 21:45:00 to 16-APR-09 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement