A linear mesoscale convective system developed in Lampasas County and moved northeast through north Texas on the night of Friday, April 23rd into the early morning hours of the 24th.  There were some isolated reports of hail up to the size of golfballs, however most of the damage from these storms resulted from strong straight-line winds up to 90 mph.  There was a brief tornado in Mabank in far southeastern Kaufman County. Most of the damage associated with the strong winds were downed trees, power poles, and power lines, but some building and residential damage was evident. Thousands of residents lost power during the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:30:00 to 24-APR-10 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBALA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A county commissioner reported approximately 50 trees were over roads in the Precinct 2 area. Most of these trees were broken off at 30 to 40 feet up the tree trunk. It took two days to clean up the tree debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:12:00 to 24-APR-10 01:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The large Love's Travel Center sign was knocked down in very strong thunderstorm winds. The sign fell on a part of the gas pump awning, damaging the awning and causing minor damage to a few of the gas pumps. Also in Van, large trees were uprooted, a few trees fell on the roofs of homes, and light poles and power lines were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:00:00 to 23-APR-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local newspaper reported a few trees were down in The Grove area and were blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:42:00 to 23-APR-10 23:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CALM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were down in the Mount Calm area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:30:00 to 23-APR-10 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At a residence near West, high winds knocked a temporary building on its side. Tree damage and other minor building damage was also reported. Power outages were also reported in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:42:00 to 24-APR-10 00:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several buildings in Mabank sustained significant damage due to thunderstorm winds. The fire marshall estimated that 14-15 commercial buildings were damaged. Terry's Furniture Store, Mid-Cities Storage, and Groom & Sons Hardware all sustained significant damage. Part of the second story collapsed at the furniture store, at least one storage building was blown over at the storage center, and the roof of the hardware store was partially lost. Blown off shingles were common at residential homes.

Tornado in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:44:00 to 24-APR-10 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-1 tornado, producing winds of 90 mph, touched down in Mabank and significantly damaged a residential home.  The tornado was approximately a quarter mile in length.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:15:00 to 23-APR-10 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHINA SPG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer in China Spring estimated 65 MPH winds. Also in China Spring, a retired NWS meteorologist reported a 14 diameter tree was knocked down and several 4-6 dead tree limbs were knocked down.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:20:00 to 23-APR-10 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported for at least 5 minutes by a local amateur radio operator and a member of local broadcast media in Bruceville-Eddy.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:30:00 to 23-APR-10 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tree damage and minor building damage was reported in and around Ross, Tours, Leory, and Elm Mott. Power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:19:00 to 24-APR-10 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Corsicana ASOS measured an 87 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:04:00 to 24-APR-10 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds approximately 2 miles west of Van.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:35:00 to 23-APR-10 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AXTELL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were uprooted and a refrigerator was blown off a back porch along HWY 84 near Axtell.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:35:00 to 24-APR-10 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK RES SOUT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large boathouse had half of its roof blown off by thunderstorm winds in the Pinnacle Club Subdivision. Hundreds of trees were also reported to be down in the subdivision and some of the fallen trees damaged homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:35:00 to 24-APR-10 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK RES SOUT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Key Ranch Estates, several homes were left uninhabitable after large trees were blown onto them from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:40:00 to 23-APR-10 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENELOPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees and power poles were reported down in the southeast corner of Hill County from Penelope to Hubbard. Several trees were also reported down along 171 south of Hubbard. Some of the downed trees blocked county roads. In Hubbard, a large glass window at a business was blown out, a few tree limbs fell on cars causing damage, and some sheet metal was wrapped around a utility pole.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:50:00 to 23-APR-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENNIS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hen Egg size hail was reported 2 miles east of Ennis.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:40:00 to 23-APR-10 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENNIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported south-southwest of Ennis.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:35:00 to 24-APR-10 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK RES NORT
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a business in a strip mall in Gun Barrel City collapsed due to thunderstorm winds. Significant sign damage was also reported in the city and large trees were uprooted. In Loon Bay, a boat dock was lifted out of the water and smashed into the porch of a resident. The neighboring house sustained extensive damage to its second story and the wind also moved the back wall.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:38:00 to 24-APR-10 00:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALAKOFF
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of broadcast media measured a wind gust of 78 mph in Malakoff. The local newspaper reported two light poles were knocked down at the football field. A tin roof of a building was peeled back, and the sign at a church was blown out. Several trees were also knocked over and some trees fell on homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:45:00 to 23-APR-10 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Siding and roof damage was reported to a building along CR 120.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:15:00 to 24-APR-10 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds lifted part of the roof off the Stonebriar Apartment complex in southwest Corsicana. The Altera Sterling House next door also sustained significant roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:05:00 to 24-APR-10 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large trees were blown down from thunderstorm winds in a large swath starting from near Dawson and ending near Kerens. Some of these trees blocked roads or fell on cars and other structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:15:00 to 24-APR-10 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brookshire Grocery store in Corsicana lost approximately 30 percent of its roof and had some trusses bent due to thunderstorm wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:35:00 to 24-APR-10 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALAKOFF
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Star Harbor, minor roof damage was reported and large tree limbs were blown down from thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MILAM, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 16:45:00 to 23-APR-10 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Grapefruit size hail was reported 5 miles north of Cameron.

Hail in MILAM, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 16:48:00 to 23-APR-10 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPLAWN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis Ball size hail was reported at FM 485 and US 77, approximately 4 miles north of Cameron.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:59:00 to 23-APR-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOLIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roofs were damaged on two unoccupied mobile homes north of Coolidge. Other visible damage was sustained to the two mobile homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:35:00 to 23-APR-10 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local newspaper reported some trees down in Gatesville, but no other property damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:30:00 to 23-APR-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local newspaper reported a few trees were down in Ater and were blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:00:00 to 23-APR-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGLESBY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local newspaper reported a few trees were down in Oglesby and were blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:10:00 to 23-APR-10 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 72 MPH wind gust was measured just north of Temple.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:58:00 to 23-APR-10 22:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE VLG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to Penny size hail was reported in the Steele Creek Area.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:08:00 to 23-APR-10 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported in Crawford.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:40:00 to 23-APR-10 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GRK)GRAY AAF FT HOO
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A 62 MPH wind gust was measured at Fort Hood.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:08:00 to 23-APR-10 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCGREGOR
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree limbs from 12-14 diameter trees were knocked down in McGregor.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:20:00 to 23-APR-10 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO MADISON COOPER
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather station at Waco Regional Airport (KACT) measured a 66 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:23:00 to 23-APR-10 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWAY
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 73 MPH wind gust was estimated at HWY 6 and Imperial Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 23:20:00 to 23-APR-10 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST WACO
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 55 MPH wind gust was estimated at the Baylor Discovery Center on University Parks Drive.

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:25:00 to 23-APR-10 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEMPNER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball size hail was reported in Kempner.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:25:00 to 23-APR-10 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEMPNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sixty MPH winds were estimated in Kempner.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:26:00 to 23-APR-10 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPERAS COVE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 60 MPH wind gust was measured in Copperas Cove. A local newspaper reported some property damage was reported in Copperas Cove, but no other information was given.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 22:29:00 to 23-APR-10 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPERAS COVE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 67 MPH wind gust was measured just east of Copperas Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:50:00 to 24-APR-10 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG ROCK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Many trees were knocked down at Purtis Creek State Park, and the clean up took about a week to complete.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 18:40:00 to 23-APR-10 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel size hail was reported by the VFD at CR 425 and FM 320, west of Palestine.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:22:00 to 24-APR-10 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were reported blown down by thunderstorm winds near Frankston.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 17:05:00 to 23-APR-10 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported 4 miles north of Troy.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 16:40:00 to 23-APR-10 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported in south Temple.

Hail in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 17:31:00 to 23-APR-10 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported 1 mile west of Franklin.

Hail in LEON, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 18:30:00 to 23-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Half Dollar size hail was reported 4 miles west of Leona.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 00:45:00 to 24-APR-10 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALBA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a long track of thunderstorm wind damage extending from just northeast of Mabank to Grand Saline.  Most of the damage resulted from numerous large trees being blown onto area roadways while some trees were reported to have fallen onto homes and vehicles.

Lightning in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:00:00 to 24-APR-10 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALBA
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The county newspaper reported that lightning caused a fire at a residence on County Road 2309.  One man died in the fire as he reentered the residence to try and put the fire out.  Nine children in the home escaped with only minor injuries. Two other house fires were also reported in the county: one on CR 3814 and a vacant house on CR 2319.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAINS, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:15:00 to 24-APR-10 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMORY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down on several county roads near Emory.