A powerful, negatively-tilted upper level trough moved into the Central Plains during the late afternoon hours which aided in the development of supercell thunderstorms near the intersection of a cold front and dryline in north central Texas.  These storms developed near the Interstate 35 corridor and the Red River during the early evening hours, and then continued south-southeast through the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.  These storms primarily produced golfball sized hail, however several reports of damaging winds were reported in Dallas County, likely associated with a microburst in the northeastern portion of the county. Unfortunately, a 5-year old boy drowned on Lake Benbrook in Tarrant County when their boat capsized due to strong winds produced by a nearby thunderstorm.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:27:00 to 14-APR-11 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:39:00 to 14-APR-11 21:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:43:00 to 14-APR-11 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell near The Colony and Hebron.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:57:00 to 14-APR-11 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETTY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted and snapped trees and tree limbs across Lamar County. Power poles were also snapped, and the giant steer at Sirloin Stockade on NE Loop 286 in Paris was blown off its trailer moorings and tossed across the parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:35:00 to 14-APR-11 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds near Lewisville.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:56:00 to 14-APR-11 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell in Garland.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:07:00 to 14-APR-11 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:48:00 to 14-APR-11 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell with 40 to 50 mph winds reported in Plano.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:49:00 to 14-APR-11 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell with winds reported at 45 to 55 mph in Allen.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:10:00 to 14-APR-11 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail just east of Rowlett.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:32:00 to 14-APR-11 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELISSA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail just east of Rowlett.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:05:00 to 14-APR-11 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACHSE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hen egg sized hail fell in Sachse.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:56:00 to 14-APR-11 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters estimated 80 mph winds in Garland along with golfball sized hail.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 19:59:00 to 14-APR-11 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golfball sized hail fell near Moss Lake, approximately 8 miles north-northwest of Gainesville.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:15:00 to 14-APR-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell in Lindsay and northwest of Gainesville.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:37:00 to 14-APR-11 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell 2 miles south of Valley View.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:35:00 to 14-APR-11 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail and estimated 60 mph winds near Lewisville.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:40:00 to 14-APR-11 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong to golfball sized hail fell in Whitesboro.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:40:00 to 14-APR-11 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail and measured 47 mph winds west of Plano.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:45:00 to 14-APR-11 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell at the intersection of Coit Rd and George Bush Turnpike.  This location is approximately 5 miles west of Plano and 6 miles south of Frisco.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:55:00 to 14-APR-11 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERS BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail was covering the ground in Farmers Branch.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:41:00 to 14-APR-11 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime sized hail was reported at Lois Lane and I-35N, north of Sanger.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:44:00 to 14-APR-11 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime sized hail was reported 1 mile east of Bolivar.

Strong Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 17:00:00 to 14-APR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 5-year old boy drowned on Benbrook Lake after the boat he was in capsized due to strong winds gusting to around 35 mph.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:56:00 to 14-APR-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter sized hail was reported for several minutes in Justin.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:18:00 to 14-APR-11 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHLAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell 1 mile north of Southlake.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:00:00 to 14-APR-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDSON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 65 mph wind gusts in Richardson and reported quarter sized hail at the same time.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:38:00 to 14-APR-11 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail fell 9 miles southeast of Decatur.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:20:00 to 14-APR-11 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 19:00:00 to 14-APR-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell in Myra, which is approximately 7 miles west of Gainesville.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 19:13:00 to 14-APR-11 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 19:17:00 to 14-APR-11 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell 4 miles northwest of Gainesville.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:15:00 to 14-APR-11 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 19:40:00 to 14-APR-11 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:22:00 to 14-APR-11 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail stones in the Roanoke and Trophy Club area increased to hen egg size.

Tornado in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:46:00 to 14-APR-11 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF-0 tornado initially touched down about 1 mile northwest of Honey Grove near the intersection of County Road 2781 and Highway 82. The tornado moved to the northeast and lifted near the intersection of County Road 2875 and Private Road 287. Several structures and trees were damaged along the path. Estimated winds were 85 mph.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 19:56:00 to 14-APR-11 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:30:00 to 14-APR-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITASCA REESE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail and 35 mph winds were reported 4 miles east of Itasca.

Hail in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:25:00 to 14-APR-11 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:23:00 to 14-APR-11 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 65 mph wind gust in Mesquite at the East Mall.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:54:00 to 14-APR-11 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell in Leonard which is approximately 12 miles south-southwest of Bonham.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:13:00 to 14-APR-11 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:15:00 to 14-APR-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO LOES ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter and half dollar sized hail fell 7 miles north of Pottsboro.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:27:00 to 14-APR-11 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:10:00 to 14-APR-11 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell in Garland.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:00:00 to 14-APR-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:07:00 to 14-APR-11 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters measured a 64 mph wind gust along with nickel sized hail in Garland.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:06:00 to 14-APR-11 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell on the north side of Lindsay, which is near Gainesville Municipal Airport.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:15:00 to 14-APR-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:20:00 to 14-APR-11 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell in Era, which is approximately 5 miles west of Valley View.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:10:00 to 14-APR-11 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters measured a 74 mph wind gust in Garland.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:10:00 to 14-APR-11 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETT
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public measured a 78 mph wind gust east of Rowlett.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:33:00 to 14-APR-11 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail fell 5 miles north of Sanger or 3 miles south of Valley View.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:33:00 to 14-APR-11 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:10:00 to 14-APR-11 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell in Roanoke.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:12:00 to 14-APR-11 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to quarter sized hail fell south of Roanoke.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 22:32:00 to 14-APR-11 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELISSA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Collin County Emergency Management estimated a 65 mph wind gust and nickel sized hail in Melissa which is approximately 4 miles northeast of McKinney.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 23:18:00 to 14-APR-11 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was reported just east of Terrell.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 23:18:00 to 14-APR-11 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kaufman County Emergency Management estimated 60 mph winds just east of Terrell.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:13:00 to 14-APR-11 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail fell in Trophy Club and Roanoke.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:24:00 to 14-APR-11 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 21:24:00 to 14-APR-11 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell 2 miles northeast of Flower Mound.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 14-APR-11 20:04:00 to 14-APR-11 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell in Myra, which is approximately 7 miles west of Gainesville.