Strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a southward moving frontal boundary across southeast Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas. The frontal boundary encountered a moderately unstable airmass with the result being large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:50:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYDIA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed across CR 4650.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:45:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OFARRELL
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines were downed along Hwy 37 between Atlanta and Douglassville, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along Hwy 155 near Gilmer, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:55:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was downed on CR 3204 just off of FM 992.  Another tree was downed on CR 3206.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:59:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BOSTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a home along Magnolia Street in New Boston, Texas.  There were no report of injuries.

Tornado in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:58:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees snapped or uprooted in a line north and south of FM 992 and CR 3211 in Bowie County.  Small limbs are also broken off in a swath approximately 75 yards wide in a 0.75 mile stretch where the trees were downed.  Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUTHAND
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed across FM 1487.

Tornado in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:15:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYARLY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Metal roofing material was removed from a barn, some of which landed in an adjacent tree. Additional roofing material was found in an open field, several hundred yards southeast of the barn. Prior to lifting, the tornado also snapped several trees on the edge of a thicket.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 04:02:00 to 14-MAY-09 04:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXARKANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed across CR 992 north of town.  Powerlines were downed north of town as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:54:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was downed, blocking CR 114 just off Hwy 259 north of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:52:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMONT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Three large trees were downed at FM 114 just off of Hwy 259.  Another tree was downed just north of Hwy 259 on FM 2735.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 02:40:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was downed west of Winnfield, Texas along Hwy 67 east.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:50:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Atlanta, Texas reported by the city police department.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:55:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on Tri-State road in the town of Redwater, Texas.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-09 03:55:00 to 14-MAY-09 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEFENSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tri-State road was washed out in the community of Red Water, Texas.