Severe convection initiated in the afternoon hours along a cold front moving through North Texas. The convection eventually formed into a broken line of thunderstorms as it progressed southeast. Hail up to one inch in diameter and severe winds were observed across the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 19:15:00 to 01-OCT-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 mph wind gust was estimated 12 miles east of Lampasas.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 19:35:00 to 01-OCT-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVELYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were down near HWY 31 between Brownsboro and Chandler.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 19:45:00 to 01-OCT-09 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST WOMACK ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of large trees were reported down near the intersection of County Line Road, FM 933, and Rogers Hill Road.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 01-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPSEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail the size of a thumb fell north of Topsey. The amount of hail was large enough to nearly cover the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 01-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPSEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Damage to two sheds occurred at the Topsey Exotic Ranch. The roof was blown off one shed and the tin bent up on another shed. A flagpole was also bent.

Hail in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 15:15:00 to 01-OCT-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIDDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell in the town of Priddy.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 15:50:00 to 01-OCT-09 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell near the town of Sanger.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 16:02:00 to 01-OCT-09 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail fell 3 miles north of Denton.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 16:51:00 to 01-OCT-09 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny size hail fell in the town of Crowley.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 16:50:00 to 01-OCT-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLESON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High winds knocked down several trees in Burleson.  In the Briar Oaks subdivision, tree limbs up to 6 in diameter and wood fences were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 16:55:00 to 01-OCT-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH OAK GRVE AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs that were 2-3 in diameter were knocked down just north of Spinks Airport (KFWS).

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 01-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPSEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant damage occurred to a double wide home on CR 118 north of Topsey. Strong winds destroyed three sheds, one of which was a car shed. The winds also tore shingles off the roof and the side of the home. Some eaves of the home were also damaged, and a 2x4 was driven though a wall. Three holes were created in the home and rainwater entered the home through the holes causing significant water damage. Also on the property, cattle fences were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 22:05:00 to 01-OCT-09 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMANGEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several large tree limbs and at least one large tree was blown down in Normangee.

Hail in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 15:35:00 to 01-OCT-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell 9 miles east-northeast of Goldthwaite.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 15:26:00 to 01-OCT-09 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail fell along Interstate 35 south of Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 21:50:00 to 01-OCT-09 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUEZ
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree limbs that were 1-2 in diameter were down on the south side of Marquez.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 15:25:00 to 01-OCT-09 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A radio listener located southeast of Dublin reported a few large tree limbs were knocked down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-09 15:50:00 to 01-OCT-09 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated winds of 65 mph were reported in Sanger.