Scattered severe thunderstorms developed in the afternoon in advance of an upper level system and surface dryline. The severe storms tracked across the northern portions of north Texas. One brief tornado was reported in Montague County.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:13:00 to 12-APR-09 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief tornado was reported approximately 4 miles north of the city of Montague on SH 175. No structural damage was reported except the hood ornament was ripped off the truck of a storm spotter.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 16:32:00 to 12-APR-09 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Decatur Fire Department reported quarter size hail.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 15:46:00 to 12-APR-09 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Springtown.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 22:32:00 to 12-APR-09 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELISSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Penny to quarter size hail fell in Melissa.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:49:00 to 12-APR-09 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELCHERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Quarter size hail was reported approximately 3 miles south of Belcherville.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:11:00 to 12-APR-09 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball size hail was reported 4 miles north-northwest of the city of Montague.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:17:00 to 12-APR-09 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hen Egg size hail was reported 3 miles northwest of the city of Montague.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:27:00 to 12-APR-09 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Half Dollar size hail was reported 2 miles northwest of St. Jo.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:27:00 to 12-APR-09 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golfball size hail was reported 5 miles west of St. Jo on HWY 59.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:48:00 to 12-APR-09 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail was reported by the fire department 4 miles northwest of Muenster.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:51:00 to 12-APR-09 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported in Muenster.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:18:00 to 12-APR-09 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

One and a quarter inch diameter hail was reported 1 mile west of Ringgold.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:18:00 to 12-APR-09 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One and a quarter inch diameter hail was reported on HWY 82 at the Montague/Clay county line.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 19:40:00 to 12-APR-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail that was 1.25 inches in diameter was reported 2 miles south of Stoneburg.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 19:53:00 to 12-APR-09 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball size hail fell 8 miles west of Montague.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 19:57:00 to 12-APR-09 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hen Egg size hail was reported 1 mile west of Montague.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 20:00:00 to 12-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball size hail fell in the city of Montague.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 20:38:00 to 12-APR-09 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golfball size hail was reported 3 miles west of Muenster.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 21:50:00 to 12-APR-09 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILOT PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported between Aubrey and Pilot Point.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 22:09:00 to 12-APR-09 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell in Celina.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:20:00 to 12-APR-09 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball size hail was reported in Ringgold.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 17:57:00 to 12-APR-09 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A local fireman reported half dollar size hail 4 miles south of Nocona.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:35:00 to 12-APR-09 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golfball size hail was reported 1 mile east-southeast of St. Jo.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 18:53:00 to 12-APR-09 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golfball size hail was reported 1 mile northwest of Muenster by the fire department.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-09 19:21:00 to 12-APR-09 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reports quarter size hail 3 miles north of Gainesville.