Several severe thunderstorms moved into the northern portion of the county warning area early on the morning of May 3rd.  These thunderstorms produced numerous reports of wind damage and some flash flooding.  Additionally, one brief tornado was associated with one of the stronger thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:10:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were felled by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:10:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONNOR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed trees were reported along FM 1428.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:24:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were felled by high winds.

Hail in POLK, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 06:57:00 to 03-MAY-09 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE LIVINGSTON DAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported at the Lake Livingston Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:52:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down along FM 2262 near Piney Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:40:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down within the town and also along FM 356.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:30:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIDAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were reported downed along FM 1280.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAZOS, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 04:54:00 to 03-MAY-09 04:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed trees were reported in the 3000 block of Old Hearne Road.

Flash Flood in POLK, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 10:20:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported over the road at the intersection of US 59 and FM 62.

Flash Flood in POLK, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 10:30:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

FM 942 was reported closed at Hickman Creek due to high water.

Flash Flood in POLK, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 10:40:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONALASKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were reported flooded along FM 350 near Bear Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAZOS, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYAN COULTER ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A trailer and roadside fireworks stand were blown from their original position onto the roadway near the intersection of FM 2776 and Highway 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAZOS, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 04:54:00 to 03-MAY-09 04:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: KURTEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:12:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds produced severe roof damage to a warehouse and several residential structures in the community. Additionally, numerous trees were reported downed in the area, some onto homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:54:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELMIC
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 94 between Groveton and Apple Springs was blocked by a large tree which fell across the roadway.

Tornado in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:44:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado destroyed an outdoor shed, shifted a double wide trailer and flipped a pickup truck. The tornado also carried a small metal boat a distance of 300 yards across an open field. Numerous trees along a well defined track were either uprooted or snapped off close to the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 05:58:00 to 03-MAY-09 05:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLE SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were downed onto roadways within the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN JACINTO, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 06:10:00 to 03-MAY-09 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINTBLANK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A downed tree was reported on FM 156.

Flash Flood in POLK, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-09 10:15:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

FM 350 closed due to high water west of Moscow.