Afternoon severe thunderstorms developed across north Texas in a very unstable environment. Several residual boundaries and daytime heating provided a means and focus for lift. One storm split just west of Fort Worth and the anticyclonic left mover produced golfball hail in Wise County. In the nighttime hours, a large cluster of storms with embedded severe storms rolled across the region ahead of a cold front.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 23:10:00 to 26-MAY-09 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few tree limbs were knocked down in Whitney.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:40:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE LEON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large trees in DeLeon were snapped at their bases or knocked down.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:19:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail fell in Benbrook.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANDLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail was reported in Arlington.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE LEON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail fell in DeLeon.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-09 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail fell in Hudson Oaks.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 17:40:00 to 26-MAY-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball size hail fell 3 miles north of Aledo.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:15:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail fell in north Benbrook.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEETER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported 4 miles southwest of Boyd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:06:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An internet service provider tower was bent by high winds at CR 1010 and CR 905.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:05:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were knocked down in Collinsville.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 16:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell 2 miles north of Weatherford.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:51:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOYD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell 1 mile south-southeast of Floyd.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:55:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail fell 2 miles northeast of Greenville.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:52:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported 2 miles west-northwest of Bolivar.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:41:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported 3 miles west-northwest of krum.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:11:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported 3 miles north of Godley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 22:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A flag pole was rocking in the wind and road signs were blown off their poles.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:05:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported in Whitesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIDDY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated winds of 60 mph were reported near CR 141 near the Comanche/Mills county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:50:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated winds of 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph were reported in Pottsboro. Tree limbs were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 22:10:00 to 26-MAY-09 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 60 mph wind gust was reported in Grandview.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 22:20:00 to 26-MAY-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Minor roof damage was observed in Newcastle. Shingles were torn off other houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 22:35:00 to 26-MAY-09 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The winds in Glen Rose were estimated to be 60 mph and trees were knocked down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-09 00:08:00 to 27-MAY-09 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A trained spotter estimated 65 mph winds and also observed power flashes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 23:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds of 60 mph were estimated in Mineral Wells.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 23:50:00 to 26-MAY-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds in Sanctuary.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 23:50:00 to 26-MAY-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 60 mph winds 2 miles south of Azle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 23:50:00 to 26-MAY-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter located 13 miles south of Bridgeport measured 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-09 00:07:00 to 27-MAY-09 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 70-75 mph winds 3 miles north-northwest of Northlake. Windows were broken out and small trees were uprooted.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:48:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball to Hen Egg size hail fell in Downtown Decatur.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:57:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail size in Decatur decreased in size to dime to quarters.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:15:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Highway 360 and Division Street in Arlington.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:40:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping Pong size hail fell west of Greenwood.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 19:57:00 to 26-MAY-09 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported 1 mile south-southeast of Krum.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 17:43:00 to 26-MAY-09 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell 3 miles east-southeast of Willow Park.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 17:58:00 to 26-MAY-09 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER HILLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Half Dollar size hail was reported at the Joint Reserve Base.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 16:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell 4 miles north of Weatherford.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 16:37:00 to 26-MAY-09 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail covered the ground in Weatherford.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:23:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half Dollar to Golfball size hail fell in Boyd.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:24:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail just east of the intersection of Highway 183 and West Vickery in Ft. Worth.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:24:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEETER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail was reported near Keeter at FM 2048 and CR 4796.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:27:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golfball size hail fell 6 miles southeast of Aledo.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 16:46:00 to 26-MAY-09 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to Quarter size hail fell 3 miles northeast of the Weatherford Courthouse.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 17:39:00 to 26-MAY-09 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell 2 miles north of Aledo.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 16:53:00 to 26-MAY-09 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball size hail fell in Weatherford.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:01:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds 1 mile north of Cleburne.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 60 mph wind gust was reported near Lake Kiowa.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail fell near Lake Kiowa.

Hail in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 20:45:00 to 26-MAY-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball size hail fell in Glen Rose.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:47:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANDLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported at Loop 820 and Rosedale.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:20:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated winds of 65 mph were reported in Newburg.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:20:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail fell in Newburg.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 18:16:00 to 26-MAY-09 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of  Loop 820 and Team Ranch Rd in southwest Ft. Worth.

Hail in MILLS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-09 21:30:00 to 26-MAY-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIDDY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball size hail fell near CR 141 near the Comanche/Mills county line.