A thunderstorm complex developed across Oklahoma and pushed south-southeast into North Texas.  Several severe weather reports of wind damage and hail were received over the northern and northeastern portions of the forecast area.  Winds up to 70 MPH were reported in the Collin and Dallas County and hail covered the ground in Garland.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 22:24:00 to 22-OCT-11 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny sized hail fell at the intersection of Gray Road and Farm-to-Market 2849, or about 5 miles northwest of Nocona.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 22:34:00 to 22-OCT-11 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell at the intersection of Gray Road and Farm-to-Market 2849, or about 5 miles northwest of Nocona.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 22:37:00 to 22-OCT-11 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLAND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball sized hail fell at the intersection of Gray Road and Farm-to-Market 2849, or about 5 miles northwest of Nocona.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 22:40:00 to 22-OCT-11 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An 18-wheeler was blown over by thunderstorm winds in the city of Bonham.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 22:54:00 to 22-OCT-11 22:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball sized hail was reported at Nocona General Hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 22:55:00 to 22-OCT-11 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PRX)COX FLD PARIS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 59 MPH was reported by the automated weather station at Cox Field (KPRX).

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-11 23:20:00 to 22-OCT-11 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLFE CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The roof was blown off the Wolfe City Fire Department building and another building downtown. Trees were also blown over by the thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:21:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 70 MPH wind gust was reported near the intersection of West Spring Creek Parkway and Coit Road in Plano.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:20:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported covering the ground 3 miles southwest of McKinney.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:48:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 70 MPH wind gust was reported by a trained spotter in Rowlett.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:39:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported by a trained spotter at the intersection of North Shiloh Road and West Buckingham Road in Garland.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:58:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree, 50 feet tall and 3 feet in diameter, was blown down onto a house in Mesquite.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:50:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 70 MPH wind gust was reported in Garland by a trained spotter.  Limbs up to 5 inches in diameter were knocked down and hail covered the ground. In addition, the strong winds knocked a Chick-Fil-A cow off a billboard along LBJ Freeway in Garland. One accident occurred due to the debris on the highway.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:45:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters fell for several minutes in Garland. In some places, the hail completely covered the ground.  A skylight was damaged by the hail.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 01:54:00 to 23-OCT-11 01:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported by a trained spotter in Garrett.

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 02:30:00 to 23-OCT-11 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported by emergency management just south of Rice.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 01:35:00 to 23-OCT-11 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Bristol.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:45:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nickel sized hail was reported along Douglas Street in Garland.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:45:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree branches were covering the road along Douglas Street in Garland. At least two tree branches fell on cars, damaging two cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-11 00:15:00 to 23-OCT-11 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and small tree branches were knocked down in Frisco. One weeping willow tree was uprooted in a backyard, knocking down the privacy fence.