On April 11, 2009, a surface high northeast of the region resulted in easterly upslope flow over most of the CWA.  Meanwhile, a mid to upper level low near Southern California approached the area from the west.  Although the deepest moisture was confined to the Gulf Coast (due to the previously mentioned surface high) there was enough moisture convergence along a stalled surface boundary and dryline.  Most unstable CAPE values along these features of 1000 j/kg and 0-6 km bulk shear magnitudes of 60 kt allowed for severe storms to develop as the dynamics neared the area during the late afternoon and early evening hours.  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued from 1520-2300 local.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:56:00 to 11-APR-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator observed 3 to 6 inches of flowing water near the intersection of I-20 and TX 158.  There was also other significant flooding near the same area.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:20:00 to 11-APR-09 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The employee's roof was damaged by the hail.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:28:00 to 11-APR-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:12:00 to 11-APR-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:10:00 to 11-APR-09 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 16:38:00 to 11-APR-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERMIT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:00:00 to 11-APR-09 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:10:00 to 11-APR-09 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:48:00 to 11-APR-09 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD ACRES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:48:00 to 11-APR-09 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDSMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:11:00 to 11-APR-09 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRABERRY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:05:00 to 11-APR-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was reported along most of Fairgrounds Road by a trained spotter.  The flowing water height was estimated to be 3 to 6 inches high.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:20:00 to 11-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement observed flooding near the intersection of 10th Street and FM 1936.  There was also flooding near the intersection of Dunn Street and FM 1936.

Hail in REEVES, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 16:17:00 to 11-APR-09 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECOS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:47:00 to 11-APR-09 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:30:00 to 11-APR-09 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:34:00 to 11-APR-09 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated based on radar.

Hail in UPTON, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:15:00 to 11-APR-09 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDKIFF
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 16:32:00 to 11-APR-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINBOTHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in GAINES, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:25:00 to 11-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was observed in Seminole near the local Pizza Hut.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:50:00 to 11-APR-09 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:53:00 to 11-APR-09 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:53:00 to 11-APR-09 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:13:00 to 11-APR-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:13:00 to 11-APR-09 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the winds were gusting near 75 mph.  Since there were a limited number of structures and trees near the area, no damage was reported.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 15:31:00 to 11-APR-09 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINBOTHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:02:00 to 11-APR-09 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:57:00 to 11-APR-09 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 to 70 mph was reported by a trained spotter along Highway 62/180, 6 miles west of Lamesa, TX. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:50:00 to 11-APR-09 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA ECTOR CO ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported roofs were torn off structures, along with minor tree and vehicle damage in North Odessa at 1750 CST.  A NWS Damage Survey confirmed downburst/gustnado like damage across Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport, with extensive hangar damage noted.  A large tree was also uprooted in a neighborhood around 1754 CST.  Please see the attached photos.

Tornado in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:55:00 to 11-APR-09 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a brief tornado approximately 5 TO 8 miles southeast of the intersection of FM 1379 and TX 158 at 1756 CST.  A damage survey was conducted, which confirmed one power pole was snapped near its base and another one was damaged along TX 158. Some minor tree limb damage was also noted near the same area.  Please see the attached image.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:15:00 to 11-APR-09 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAF) MIDLAND INTL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 18:12:00 to 11-APR-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 161.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roofs throughout Midland, TX were damaged during this event.  A local newspaper clipping with a quote from a major roofing company estimated 40 to 50 percent of the homes in Midland needed to be re-roofed.  The average cost to replace a shingled roof is anywhere from $8-$10K.  This resulted in an estimated $160 million in roof damage.  In addition to homes being damaged, multiple vehicles also received damage from the hail.  According to local dent repair shops and car dealers across the area, an estimated 800 vehicles had to be repaired resulting in $1.2 million in damage.  A Midland woman was also struck in the stomach by a hail stone, after it broke through her dining room window.  Her injuries were only minor and did not require medical attention.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 19:04:00 to 11-APR-09 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The damaging winds knocked over several power lines and a few transformers within the Midland, TX city limits.  The exact number of power lines damaged was not available and therfore the monetary damage was estimated based on the cost of power pole/transformer replacement.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 20:31:00 to 11-APR-09 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPRING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TERRELL, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 22:45:00 to 11-APR-09 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRYDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 17:18:00 to 11-APR-09 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTREES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 16:40:00 to 11-APR-09 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERMIT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 11-APR-09 20:30:00 to 11-APR-09 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.