A disturbance moving ahead of a strong upper level storm system generated scattered thunderstorms on the 23rd. Some storms reached severe limits producing large hail. A few supercells showed some rotation...and tornadoes were reported across portions of northeast Texas during the evening hours of April 23rd and the early morning hours of April 24th.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:52:00 to 24-APR-10 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind measured at local media's weather net site near Mount Vernon, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 02:00:00 to 24-APR-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were downed at FM 154 and FM 555 just east of Gilmer, Texas.

Hail in TITUS, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 02:15:00 to 24-APR-10 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALCO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:45:00 to 24-APR-10 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in the southern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 02:05:00 to 24-APR-10 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRICE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed at FM 852 and Ocelot Road.

Hail in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 02:20:00 to 24-APR-10 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail fell in the community of Simms, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 02:20:00 to 24-APR-10 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSALIE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were downed east of Bogata, Texas.

Tornado in CASS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 18:44:00 to 23-APR-10 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUEEN CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down on the west side of Queen City at around 7:41 PM CDT, about one mile west of Queen City, along Highway 96, where it uprooted a large tree. The tornado proceeded into Queen City where it caused damage to several large tree limbs and branches and caused moderate damage to the roof of a building.  This tornado then exited Cass County, Texas and moved into Miller County, Arkansas.

Hail in CASS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 18:45:00 to 23-APR-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail reported in Queen City, Texas.

Hail in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 19:50:00 to 23-APR-10 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported in New Summerfield, Texas.

Tornado in WOOD, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:45:00 to 24-APR-10 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSGROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Wood County, Texas, and concluded that storm damage was the result of an EF0 tornado. The tornado touched down at around 2:45 AM CDT, about 1.5 miles south of Winnsboro along FM 321, where it knocked down numerous trees. The tornado track northeast crossing Hwy. 11 where it destroyed a metal hay barn.  Portions of the barn were blown up to 100 yards from their source.  The tornado proceeded east along Highway 11 for another 2 miles before lifting, causing additional damage to several trees along the road. Maximum winds are estimated at 65-75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:15:00 to 24-APR-10 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN VLY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and powerlines were downed in Hideaway Lake community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:30:00 to 24-APR-10 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees and powerlines were downed in Tyler, Texas.  Trees and powerlines were also downed just north of town on FM. 14.

Tornado in CASS, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 18:34:00 to 23-APR-10 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Cass County, Texas and concluded that storm damage was the result of an EF0 tornado. The tornado touched down at around 7:34 PM CDT, about five miles west-southwest of Atlanta, along Highway 59, where it damaged several large trees. The tornado proceeded east-northeast where it snapped or uprooted several more trees. The tornado lifted at 7:41 PM CDT near FM 251, about one mile south of Atlanta.  Maximum winds are estimated at 60-70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TEXAS
From 23-APR-10 21:10:00 to 23-APR-10 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed along Hwy. 726 just east of Lake O The Pines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:20:00 to 24-APR-10 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed along Hwy. 110 just northwest of Tyler, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:20:00 to 24-APR-10 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EADS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A home northwest of Tyler, Texas sustained minor wind damage on FM. 724.

Tornado in WOOD, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 01:31:00 to 24-APR-10 01:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Wood County, Texas and concluded that storm damage was the result of an EF0 tornado. The tornado touched down at around 2:31 AM CDT, about five miles north-northwest of Mineola, along County Road 4919, where it uprooted several large trees. The tornado proceeded east, causing damage to several trees along County Road 4925. Several homes sustained damage east of Lake Fork Texas due to falling trees.  The tornado then uprooted a tree along County Road 4930, and lifted soon after. Maximum winds are estimated at 75-85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMP, TEXAS
From 24-APR-10 02:00:00 to 24-APR-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed resulting in power outages in Pittsburg, Texas.  One tree fell on top of the First Presbyterian Church.  The damage to the church was minimal.