Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the region under the influence of a weak shortwave. Most of the rain activity occurred along and east of the I-35 corridor. A few storms in Anderson County grew strong enough in the late afternoon hours to produce large hail. Softball sized hail was reported near Tennessee Colony.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 15:21:00 to 08-APR-12 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALBA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported in Phalba. The thunderstorm winds were also estimated to be 50 mph.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 16:12:00 to 08-APR-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported north of Cayuga.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 16:25:00 to 08-APR-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 2 hail approximately 1 mile east of Cayuga.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 16:25:00 to 08-APR-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 65 mph thunderstorm winds approximately 1 mile east of Cayuga.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 16:50:00 to 08-APR-12 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE COLONY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to the size of pennies was reported one mile north of Tennessee Colony.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 13:45:00 to 08-APR-12 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Dallas Fire Department was called to assist motorists who were stranded in high water along Camp Wisdom Road in the southwest part of the city. Camp Wisdom Rd near Chaucer Place was barricaded and parts of Kirkwood Drive were also barricaded.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 11:00:00 to 08-APR-12 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER GOODE ARPT
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home on the 1600 block of Creek Court was struck by lightning. The attic above the garage was damaged by a fire that started as a result of the lightning strike.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 13:15:00 to 08-APR-12 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLTECHNIEC
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home on the 5500 block of Alexander Dr in Fort Worth was struck by lightning. A woman at the home was injured.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 16:14:00 to 08-APR-12 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was reported 1 mile northeast of Cayuga.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-APR-12 16:52:00 to 08-APR-12 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE COLONY
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Softball sized hail was reported east of Tennessee Colony.