Strong to severe thunderstorms erupted during the late afternoon and evening hours of June 30th across the Four State Region. These storms developed due to a moderately unstable airmass across the region with afternoon temperatures over 100 degrees. Once these storms collapsed, they producing strong and damaging wind gusts and large hail. Additional storms developed along outflow boundaries produced by earlier storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed across Hwy. 155.

Hail in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:38:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail was reported at the East Texas Medical Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:50:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed on Hwy. 271 just north of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:05:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 18:44:00 to 30-JUN-11 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and powerlines were downed across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 19:08:00 to 30-JUN-11 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEXTON CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were downed across a Farm to Market road in New London, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:25:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed in Linden, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:59:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were downed southeast of Wake Village, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:15:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Sheet metal roofing was removed fro a local Best Western Inn on Main Street.  A motorcycle also received damage from the downed sheet metal.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A section of metal roofing was blown off the Roberts Building on Jefferson Street.  Trees were also downed blocking sections of Hwy. 155.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELROSE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were downed north of town.  Two trees fell across mobile homes.  There were no report of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 18:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Siding was removed from a car wash at West Marshall and Pine Tree Road.  Wind also damaged the roof of an auto repair shop.  Several vehicles were damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 20 foot section of roof was removed from the Gilmer Cable TV business.

Lightning in GREGG, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 18:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a tank battery on North Fuller Road and caught fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy wind damage was reported to a local Sconic Drive-In and to the Tefteller Law Office.

Lightning in GREGG, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 18:30:00 to 30-JUN-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVIEW
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck the Greggton United Methodist Church and tore bricks off the church.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 30-JUN-11 18:06:00 to 30-JUN-11 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed across Hwy. 80 and the FM. 1799 intersection.