A very volatile atmosphere developed during the late afternoon...evening and overnight hours of April 26th across the Four State Region. An area of low pressure moved from the Texas Hill Country into Northeast Texas during the afternoon. Meanwhile, a warm front had moved northward from central Louisiana and was oriented west to east near the Arkansas/Louisiana state line. A dry line had moved just east of the I-35 corridor of North Central Texas and a strong cold front trailed the dry line. Very strong speed and directional shear was noted in the low and mid levels of the atmosphere such that supercells developed. Many of these produced tornadoes across the region. Other storms produced strong straight line wind gusts with bowing segments and large hail.

Tornado in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 17:52:00 to 26-APR-11 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was a continuation of the tornado that moved out of extreme northwestern Panola County and into extreme southern Harrison County.  This tornado continued to snap several trees before lifting as it crossed Hwy. 43.  Winds were estimated at 86-95 mph.

Tornado in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:04:00 to 26-APR-11 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were snapped at their base and had large limbs broken off with the initial touchdown along FM 2625 just west of Highway 59.  The tornado continued northeast paralleling FM 2625 causing sporadic tree damage until it reached the intersection of FM 2625 and Taylor Road.  The tornado strengthened rapidly in a short timeframe causing EF2 damage to two residential homes and EF1 damage to a third.  One house completely lost its roof while another had an entire room destroyed.  The third home had its metal roof peeled off while sustaining partial wall failure. Numerous trees in the vicinity of the homes were completely toppled or had their tops sheared off. The tornado continued to the northeast where it intersected Blocker Road near FM 2625 causing various amounts of tree damage to several trees there.  The tornado continued to the northeast dissipating over a logging road a mile to the east of Blocker Road.  Maximum winds were estimated at 120-125 mph.

Funnel Cloud in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:50:00 to 26-APR-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was observed from the University of Tyler Campus facing east.

Tornado in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:46:00 to 26-APR-11 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEADWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Panola County Texas, and determined that a tornado first touched down in eastern Panola County near FM 3359 and then moved northeast into Desoto Parish, Louisiana.  Several trees were uprooted and/or snapped just before crossing into Desoto Parish. Winds were estimated at 110 - 115 mph.

Tornado in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:49:00 to 26-APR-11 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted along a nearly three mile track just inside Northwest Loop 323 and north of Martin Luther King Blvd.  The tornado first touched down on Cecil Street and traveled east ending near the intersection of North Northeast Loop 323 and CR. 376.  Winds were estimated at 75-85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 23:13:00 to 26-APR-11 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNAGAN STATION
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on a home on Mount Carmel Road off of Hwy. 94 west.  There were no reports of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 23:25:00 to 26-APR-11 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed along Hwy. 21 near Hwy. 103 as well as FM. 330 and FM. 1751.

Hail in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 27-APR-11 04:00:00 to 27-APR-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANGERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:24:00 to 26-APR-11 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were snapped with the initial touchdown just north and along Interstate 20 near the Highway 80 exit just west of Waskom.  The tornado continued northeast causing sporadic tree damage along Bellview Road.  The tornado then continued northeast where it toppled several large trees and knocked down large limbs along Concord Road between FM 134 and Owen George Road.  The tornado continued northeast where it took the tops off of a few trees along Owen George Road.  The tornado continued northeast knocking over a few trees along FM 9 where it finally dissipated. Maximum winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.

Tornado in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 17:04:00 to 26-APR-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple trees were snapped along a near 7 mile track in the Northwest sections of Smith County. A tornado moved into Smith County from Van Zandt County 1 mile south of Interstate 20. The tornado continued northeast crossing Interstate 20 about 2 miles east of the Van Zandt/Smith County line, then continued northeast ending 4 miles northwest of Lindale on FM 16. Winds are estimated at 75-85 mph.

Tornado in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:49:00 to 26-APR-11 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted along a 3 mile track just inside Northwest Loop 323 and north of Martin Luther King Blvd. A tornado touched down 2 miles northwest of  downtown Tyler on Cecil Street and traveled east ending near the intersection of North Northeast Loop 323 and CR 376. Winds are estimated at 75-85 mph.

Hail in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 15:55:00 to 26-APR-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYDELLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail fell just south of Jacksonville, Texas on FM 2138.

Hail in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 16:05:00 to 26-APR-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 16:34:00 to 26-APR-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNEY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed along Hwy. 69 near the Cuney community.

Funnel Cloud in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 17:25:00 to 26-APR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was observed by Tyler DPS on the south side of the Lindale city limits just south of I-20 near CR 420.

Hail in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 17:28:00 to 26-APR-11 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 3.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail was reported by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tornado in WOOD, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 18:00:00 to 26-APR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEBBIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple trees were snapped along a 3 mile track just north of Hwy. 80 in Wood County.  The tornado touched down 7 miles west of Hawkins and continued east northeast ending on Cr. 3840.  Winds were estimated at 75-85 mph.

Tornado in RUSK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 17:35:00 to 26-APR-11 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were snapped at their base and had large limbs broken off with the initial touchdown along FM 2138.  The tornado continued northeast causing various tree damage along and intersecting path across FM 2142 and FM 1716.  It continued along a northeast path where it destroyed a storage outbuilding and uprooted several trees at FM 2187 and Hwy. 149.  The tornado continued northeast where it uprooted several trees and ripped off the tops of several more along FM 2216 and FM 2221.  The tornado then briefly crossed into Panola County.  Maximum winds were estimated at 86-95 mph.

Tornado in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 17:48:00 to 26-APR-11 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was a continuation of the tornado which moved through northeastern Rusk County and then moved into extreme northwest Panola County.  This tornado snapped several trees while in Panola County before crossing Hwy. 43 into extreme southern Harrison County.  Winds were estimated at 86-95 mph.

Hail in GREGG, TEXAS
From 26-APR-11 19:51:00 to 26-APR-11 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio