A large area of showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching shortwave trough from the Big Bend area of Texas. Most of the severe weather occurred in a convective line across the southeastern half of north Texas. A brief tornado damaged a home in east Fort Worth, and significant wind damage occurred in the Palestine area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 16:58:00 to 23-OCT-10 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINCASTLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down in Berryville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 16:50:00 to 23-OCT-10 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were knocked down in Jewett.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 17:15:00 to 23-OCT-10 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant tree damage occurred in Palestine with several large trees falling on roofs. Some trees also fell on cars causing significant damage. The newspaper also reported that several metal portable buildings were blown onto the east loop, and the roof was blown off The Silver Lady on West Oak Street in downtown Palestine. The store sustained significant damage to the interior.  Thousands of residents lost power during and after the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 11:55:00 to 23-OCT-10 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLTECHNIEC
Magnitude: 73.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Four buildings at the Woodstock Apartment Complex were damaged by strong thunderstorm winds possibly from a microburst.  Part of the roofs of each building were damaged resulting in holes in some roofs. Some windows were also blown out, and a few chimney stacks were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 16:55:00 to 23-OCT-10 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tree limbs were knocked down around the city of Frankston.  Crews spent much of the night removing tree limbs from power lines and roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 12:55:00 to 23-OCT-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two boys were shocked by a downed power line near Kris Street and Jerrell Street in North Richland Hills. Both boys were transported to area hospitals.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 16:23:00 to 23-OCT-10 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree in Fairfield was snapped by strong thunderstorm winds. Other minor tree damage was also observed in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 14:55:00 to 23-OCT-10 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEELTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large oak tree was knocked down along FM 148 near Lively and Peeltown.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 11:55:00 to 23-OCT-10 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND HILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A very brief EF0 tornado partially removed a roof off a home on Bowspirit Lane in northeast Fort Worth. Several wood fences were also damaged in the subdivision. The maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 10:45:00 to 23-OCT-10 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three-quarter inch size hail was reported north of Sanger on I-35 at mile marker 480.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 14:59:00 to 23-OCT-10 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 76 mph wind gust in Hubbard. The storm spotter also reported tree limbs were knocked down in the town. The sheriff's office reported some minor structural damage occurred in Hubbard, but no other information could be obtained.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 11:48:00 to 23-OCT-10 11:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were knocked down by strong thunderstorm winds near Loop 820 and Trinity Blvd in east Fort Worth.

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 15:23:00 to 23-OCT-10 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in Purdon.

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 15:38:00 to 23-OCT-10 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGUS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hen egg size hail was reported 2 miles south of Corsicana.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 16:18:00 to 23-OCT-10 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUSTACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported just south of Eustace.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-10 16:33:00 to 23-OCT-10 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURCHISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Murchison.