A cold front combined with warm, moist southerly surface flow caused severe thunderstorms in South Central Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-09 11:59:00 to 27-APR-09 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down across a fairly large area a few miles northeast of Stonewall.  Most of the heaviest tree damage was found just north of Ranch Road 2721.

Tornado in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 03:10:00 to 27-APR-09 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey concluded an EF1 tornado with winds estimated at 85 to 95 mph developed three miles WSW of Jonah, moved northeast and dissipated one mile west of Jonah along Hwy 29. Over 20 homes were damaged, mostly minor roof damage due to falling branches and trees.  Several out buildings and small storage sheds were destroyed.  Three power poles were snapped.  One travel trailer was rolled on its side.

Tornado in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 14:36:00 to 27-APR-09 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ST LOUIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team determined the damage to a mobile home on VFW Road was caused by a tornado with estimated 70 to 80 mph winds.

Hail in WILSON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 12:59:00 to 27-APR-09 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA VERNIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported near FM539 and FM2772.

Flash Flood in BLANCO, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 13:30:00 to 27-APR-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pecan and Ash Streets in Johnson City were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 14:00:00 to 27-APR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERONIMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Highway 123 was flooded in Geronimo.

Thunderstorm Wind in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 14:27:00 to 27-APR-09 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIXON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous power lines and trees down in Nixon.

Hail in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 14:42:00 to 27-APR-09 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMILEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime and nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of US Hwy 87 and FM108 in Smiley.

Hail in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 15:07:00 to 27-APR-09 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTHOFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 14:30:00 to 27-APR-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW DAVY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large radio tower approximately 300 ft tall came down in 60 mph winds.

Flash Flood in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 15:30:00 to 27-APR-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUERO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff office reported several streets closed in Cuero due to flooding.

Flash Flood in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 27-APR-09 13:00:00 to 27-APR-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMFORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were reports of several low waters crossings being flooded along Highway 473.