Three rounds of thunderstorms affected north Texas with 10 tornadoes confirmed. The atmosphere was highly unstable on this day and a High Risk was issued by the Storm Prediction Center for the northwestern counties of north Texas while a Moderate Risk covered much of the rest of north Texas. A strong upper level disturbance approaching from the west interacted with a dryline across the western portions of north Texas, and the first round of storms began to develop around 330 pm in the western counties. The first two rounds of storms remained along and north of Interstate 20 but the third round of storms later that night moved through most of the region as a line of storms. The most significant tornado occurred in the western limits of the city of Denton where EF-2 damage occurred. An EF-1 tornado also occurred in the city of Irving in Dallas County, and softball sized hail fell in the northern portions of the Metroplex. In the city of Dallas, one person died from electrocution after going outside around live, downed wires after a storm had passed.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:06:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball sized hail was reported 3 miles southwest of Whitesboro near the Grayson/Cooke County line.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPANISH FT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A brief tornado touched down on the east side of Lake Nocona. No damage was reported with this tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be 70 MPH with this tornado.

Lightning in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST DALLAS
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a tree in the Fair Park area of Dallas. The tree split and part of the tree fell on a nearby home, crashing through the roof and causing a wall to collapse.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYHILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds, likely associated with the RFD of a tornadic supercell, knocked down trees in the Vintage subdivision located in the southwestern portions of the city of Denton. Fences were also knocked down.

Tornado in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:34:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser videoed a tornado southwest of Gainesville for nearly 4 minutes. The tornado damaged some trees.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:46:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A brief tornado was reported 2 miles southeast of St. Jo near Highway 82. Some tree damage was reported. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum estimated winds of 70 MPH.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:22:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny sized hail fell in the Sendera Ranch neighborhood just west of Haslet.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:27:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny sized hail was reported by a NWS meteorologist in far north Keller.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:29:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported 4 miles northwest of Pilot Point near Lake Ray Roberts.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:38:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A brief tornado was observed about 3 miles north of Rhome. Some minor damage was reported to barns, and this tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum estimated winds of 75-80 MPH.

Tornado in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:38:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tornado was observed approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Sanctuary along Spring Valley Court. The roof of a mobile home was damaged and trees were damaged along the path of the tornado. Panels were torn off the roof of the mobile home and tossed into the back yard. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum estimated winds of 85 MPH.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail was reported in Whitesboro.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:57:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Penny to nickel sized hail fell in Frisco.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:27:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIAR
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball to baseball sized hail was reported about 2 miles north of Springtown.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported 1 mile southwest of Lindsay.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few hail stones up to the size of ping pong balls fell in Cleburne. The hail lasted less than 2 minutes in Cleburne.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be 65 MPH in Richardson.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:05:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE MTN LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny sized hail was reported 2 miles east of Eagle Mountain Lake.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:19:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell near Salt Creek Road and Highway 199 in southern Wise County.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:48:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELAM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A very brief tornado occurred along the Trinity River bottom south of Interstate 20 in southeast Dallas County. Some minor tree damage occurred, and this tornado was rated an EF-0.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:39:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSONS STATION
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball to baseball sized hail fell at Interstate 20 and Bowen Road in Arlington for several minutes.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail stones up to 2 in diameter fell in the Sendera Ranch neighborhood just west of Haslet.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Grapefruit sized hail was reported 1 mile north of Sanctuary.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:58:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Quarter to golfball sized hail fell in North Richland Hills. Cars were dented by the hail.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported 3 miles southwest of Keller.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Golfball sized hail damaged roofs in Willow Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:33:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey determined that straight-line winds damaged the gas pump canopy at the Allsup's on Highway 199 west of Azle. Part of the cover was peeled off. Large tree branches were also knocked down in the same area. The strong winds continued east into Azle where more damage occurred. The Popcorn Players' theater, Josefina's Kitchen restaurant, and the Aqualine Pools building in Azle were damaged. Air conditioning units were moved on all the roofs. Part of the metal roof of the theater was peeled off and hit the back of a pickup truck.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:44:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seventy to eighty MPH winds were estimated 2 miles north of Valley View.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:19:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:43:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARVALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado occurred near Cedarvale in eastern Kaufman County. Minor tree damage occurred, and this tornado was rated an EF-0.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball sized hail was reported 1 mile south of Euless.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny to quarter sized hail was reported in the southern portions of Euless by a NWS meteorologist.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball sized hail fell 1 mile west of Keller.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported 2 miles south of Sadler.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 4.50 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail fell for several minutes in Avondale. The hail began as nickel sized but progressively grew to softball sized hail.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIBBLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail fell at the intersection of Highway 114 and North MacArthur Blvd in Irving.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:37:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPEVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 62 MPH wind gust was measured near the intersection of Highway 78 and CR 549 on the east side of Lake Lavon. Power flashes were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were knocked down in Highland Park.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:23:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOWERS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred in the city of Irving, south of Highway 183. This tornado began along West Grauwyler Road and traveled nearly due south about one and a third miles before lifting near Story Road and 5th Street. Significant tree damage occurred in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood and some roofs were damaged in the same neighborhood. Most of the damage occurred south of Conflans Road along Huntington Drive. One large tree fell through the second story of a home. A small apartment complex at the end of Highland Park Drive was also significantly damaged. The roof was partially torn off one building, and the chimney and A/C vents were also torn off the same roof. Roof damage was observed on other apartment buildings and many windows were broken. South of the apartment complex, across Rock Island Road, the metal roof of a small retail building was torn off, and other buildings in the same retail center sustained damage. Significant tree damage also occurred along the southern portions of the tornado track. Maximum estimated winds were 105 MPH.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near downtown Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey determined that straight-line winds damaged several trees at an apartment complex in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, located southeast of Dallas Love Field Airport (KDAL). Power lines were also knocked down, and a man died of electrocution from the fallen power lines. It is believed he went outside after the storm had passed and was electrocuted by the power line laying on the ground, possibly hidden under a fallen tree branch or leaves.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST DALLAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were broken off and wood fences were knocked down just southeast of downtown Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:34:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather station at Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) measured a 70 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SAGINAW ARP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A house was damaged by thunderstorm winds in Saginaw. Shingles were also damaged in the city and several trees were either knocked down or uprooted.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 320.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell for several minutes in Grapevine.  The hail damaged many cars parked outside at DFW International Airport. In addition, about 50 American Airlines airplanes and three other large planes were damaged by the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:19:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 60 MPH wind gust on home weather equipment near Highway 199 and Salt Creek Road. Small tree limbs were knocked down.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Pea to penny sized hail was reported in the southern portions of Euless by a NWS meteorologist.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DFW)DALLAS-FT WORTH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hailstones up to 2 in diameter fell at the intersection of Highway 114 and Freeport Parkway in Coppell.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather station at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI) measured a 58 MPH wind gust.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to golfball sized hail fell just east of Sherman.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATAUGA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Seventy to seventy-five MPH winds were estimated along and just north of Loop 820 from Highway 377/Denton Highway to near Holiday Lane. These strong winds damaged several business signs and the roof of a commercial building at Loop 820 and Rufe Snow Drive. Several large trees and power poles were also knocked down along Rufe Snow Drive north of Loop 820. In the neighborhood around Richland Hills High School, many large tree limbs were broken, a few power poles were leaning about 20 degrees, and some trees were either split or knocked down. One tree fell on a house and damaged the roof.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 4.50 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Softball sized hail fell just west of Willow Springs Golf Course. The hail knocked tiles off a pool and left holes in the roof of at least one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:57:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty MPH winds were estimated on Bonds Ranch Road in Haslet. Large tree limbs were knocked down and shingles were blown off roofs.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:14:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:42:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported 7 miles south of Rhome or near Pecan Acres in northwest Tarrant County.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail was reported 1 mile east of Graham.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH MANGHAM ARP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Penny to half dollar sized hail fell in Hurst. Cars were dented by the hail.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball sized hail was reported in west Keller between Highway 170 and Golden Triangle Blvd.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:13:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golfball sized hail fell near Highways 183 and 121 in Bedford.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:16:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was reported just west of Jacksboro on Highway 380.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVING
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant structural damage occurred to some homes in the Nichols Way neighborhood of Irving. Roofs were damaged, part of a roof was torn off a house, and siding was stripped off a few homes. Trees were also knocked down or large limbs were broken off.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:48:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:48:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were knocked down in Celina.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:19:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE SETTLEMENT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVING
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of grapefruits was reported around Irving for several minutes. Windows were broken or smashed out by the hail. The hail also damaged the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas Country Club and golf course where the PGA's Byron Nelson Golf Championship was being held. Crews had to repair over 4,000 divots on the golf course before play could resume the next day. The greens of seven holes were significantly damaged. The hail at the golf course was reported to be up to baseball size.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:16:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported 2 miles northwest of Jacksboro near Highway 280.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to penny sized hail fell in the 1000-1100 block of East Bowie Street for 10 minutes.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather station at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI) measured a 62 MPH wind gust.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:44:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:32:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in the Parkdale area of Dallas, southeast of downtown Dallas.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:12:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Nickel sized hail was reported by a CoCoRAHS observer approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Godley.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:56:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Softball sized hail was reported on the northwest side of Keller.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:49:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSTOAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported 2 miles east of Postoak in the far northern part of the county.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:05:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:57:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORINTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Sixty to seventy MPH winds were estimated in Corinth.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILMER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree, approximately 2-4 feet wide, was lying across Beltline Road northeast of Wilmer.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:03:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:56:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seventy MPH winds were estimated in the northwest side of Keller.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported south of Muenster.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey analyzed wind damage along a line from Springtown to Haslet and determined that straight-line winds of 75 to 85 MPH caused much of the damage. Outbuildings, barns, roofs and trees were damaged by a supercell that tracked east across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIAR
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey analyzed wind damage along a line from Springtown to Haslet and determined that straight-line winds of 75 to 85 MPH caused much of the damage. Outbuildings, barns, roofs and trees were damaged by a supercell that tracked east across the area.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANDALL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Baseball sized hail fell just south of Crandall.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:06:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Baseball sized hail was reported 1 mile south of Mineral Wells.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golfball sized hail was reported 4 miles west of Keller.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell 5 miles west of Kaufman.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell in Euless.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:42:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANDLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seventy MPH winds were estimated on the east side of Fort Worth. Two large trees were blown down, and they fell on the roof of a house.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:49:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY PARK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Baseball sized hail fell at Skillman Street and Southwestern Blvd in Dallas.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Baseball sized hail was reported a mile south of Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight-line winds caused damage along White Lane Road in south Haslet. Several trees were snapped or knocked over, two lean-tos that house horses were destroyed, a horse trailer was overturned, and an air conditioning unit was tossed across a yard. Other outbuildings, barns, and sheds were damaged.  Five acres of fencing was also knocked down on one property and part of the trim of a house was torn off.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION BOWER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golfball sized hail was reported at Highway 183 and Mockingbird Lane in northwest Dallas. The hail also impacted operations at nearby Dallas Love Field Airport (KDAL) where 8 Southwest planes were damaged.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:24:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Baseball sized hail fell approximately 1 mile north of Kaufman.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:53:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Half dollar sized hail fell 3 miles southwest of Reno along Azle Highway/FM 730.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE MTN LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed over Lake Worth, and then it moved onto land damaging trees along Boat Club Road on the east side of the lake.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:51:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey determined that a EF-2 tornado began near the Argyle/Denton city line and traveled northeast for just over 1 mile. The tornado began in the Country Lakes subdivision where it significantly damaged the roofs of numerous homes. At least 10 to 12 homes sustained moderate damage. However, two homes lost part of their roofs on the order of EF-2 damage. To the northeast of the subdivision, near Johnson Lane, another home sustained minor roof damage and a barn was destroyed. Trees were also damaged along the path of the tornado. Maximum winds with this tornado were estimated between 115 and 125 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:19:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Seventy MPH winds were estimated in Era which is between Valley View and Rosston.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 70 MPH wind gust was estimated in Plano.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail fell southwest of Reno at Highway 199 and Midway Road.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:57:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail fell 3 miles southeast of Springtown.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULESS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in the southern portions of Euless by a NWS meteorologist.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLTECHNIEC
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball sized hail was reported at Interstate 30 and Beach Street on the east side of Fort Worth.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Baseball sized hail fell near the intersection of Highway 377 and Keller Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE VLY ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 53-foot semitrailer was blown over and into a ditch on Interstate 35 around the Northlake area.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERS BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:46:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel sized hail was reported at FM 3902 and FM 678 on the east side of Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 22:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Seventy MPH wind gusts were estimated in Kaufman at Highway 243 and Highway 175.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SAGINAW ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown down and shingles were blown off the roofs of an apartment complex on Boat Club Road near Lake Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:06:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATAUGA
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 67 MPH wind gust was measured at the National Weather Service Office.

Lightning in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A police officer was struck by lightning at the intersection of Loop 12 and Shady Grove Road. He was hospitalized but in good condition.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Sixty MPH winds were estimated with a thunderstorm in Ringgold. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GLADE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight-line winds caused damage near and east of Highway 121 and Glade Street in Bedford. Some business signs were blown out, about 10 trees were knocked down near the Lowe's, and tree damage was observed at homes behind the Lowe's store. Other wind damage to roofs, trees, fences, and sheds was also reported around Bedford.