Severe storms developed in an area of strong low-level lift ahead of an approaching upper level low pressure system and a slowly advancing cold front. Severe weather reports were limited to east of Interstate 35, and five tornadoes were confirmed in Henderson, Van Zandt, and Hopkins counties. Two tornadoes were rated EF-2s, one was rated an EF-1, and the remaining two were EF-0s. The Van Zandt County tornado was a long track tornado that traveled over 15 miles.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 17:19:00 to 20-JAN-10 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON VAN ZANDT ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team found evidence of a long track tornado in Van Zandt County. The tornado touched down near CR 859 north of Highway 64 on the northwest side of Canton and traveled approximately 15 miles in a northeast direction. Numerous structures were damaged along the track of the tornado which ended near the Silver Lake community in the extreme Northeast corner of the county. Along the damage path, a single family home lost its entire roof and part of its exterior walls. A number of large trees were uprooted and several sheds and outbuildings suffered extensive damage. A small church was destroyed in the community of Starr. A total of 150 homes suffered damage, but only one injury was reported.  Based on the damage, the tornado was rated an EF-2 with peak winds in the 110 to 120 mph range.

Tornado in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:22:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey found evidence of a tornado touchdown approximately 4 miles southwest of Sulphur Springs and tracked approximately 5.5 miles to the northeast. One mobile home was destroyed resulting in two injuries. A pre-fabricated metal building on Highway 19 south of County Road 174 suffered considerable damage. The damage was consistent with the upper end of the EF-0 rating with wind speeds estimated near 80 mph.

Tornado in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:35:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey found evidence of a tornado in a sub-division 2 miles east of Sulphur Springs. Around 50 homes suffered some degree of roof damage, two of which sustained more severe damage after being impaled by large tree branches. This damage was consistent with the rating of an EF-0 with wind speeds around 80 to 85 mph.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 16:45:00 to 20-JAN-10 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail fell in the city of Forney.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 16:59:00 to 20-JAN-10 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINLAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in the city of Quinlan.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half-dollar size hail fell along Interstate 20 at exit 519 west of the city of Canton.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 17:08:00 to 20-JAN-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter size hail fell along Highway 64 west of Myrtle Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:41:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two tractor trailers were overturned on Interstate 30 at mile marker 131.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:30:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS MUNI AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles and large trees were damaged at the intersection of Highway 19 and Highway 154 on the north side of Sulphur Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:32:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was caved in, a truck was overturned, and debris was noted on Irwin Rd between Drexel Drive and Hines Drive in Sulphur Springs.

Tornado in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:20:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARUE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey concluded a tornado touched down about 3 miles south of the town of Larue and tracked northeast for about a mile. A total of seven homes were damaged, and the exterior walls collapsed on some structures. The Larue Church of Christ suffered extensive damage. This tornado was rated an EF-2 with estimated maximum winds around 130 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:05:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell on top of a residence and three tractors and three pickups parked outside also were damaged. Another residence suffered damage to its tin roof and lost siding off the side of the house.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 17:43:00 to 20-JAN-10 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND SALINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in the city of Grand Saline.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 17:50:00 to 20-JAN-10 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS RDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell in the town of Crossroads.

Tornado in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:23:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNOR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph touched down near Poyner and tracked 3 miles to the northeast toward Coffee City. A mobile home was dislodged and a wood framed home had significant damage. Tree damage was also noted along a three mile path with an average width of 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 17:40:00 to 20-JAN-10 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One power pole was knocked down south of the town of Lone Oak.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:15:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Quarter to golfball size hail fell in the town of Tigertown.

Hail in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 18:05:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell on County Road 1116 five miles southwest of Sulphur Springs.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-10 19:15:00 to 20-JAN-10 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Quarter size hail was reported in the town of Deport.