A deep upper level low pressure center brought a frontal system through Texas which caused thunderstorms across South Central Texas. These storms formed into a mesoscale convective system and produced several tornadoes, wind damage, large hail, and heavy rain that resulted in flash flooding.

Hail in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 24-JAN-12 10:45:00 to 24-JAN-12 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN MABRY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 24-JAN-12 11:05:00 to 24-JAN-12 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERS ROCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail near MOPAC Expressway and West Braker Lane in Austin.

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 24-JAN-12 13:30:00 to 24-JAN-12 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FITZHUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 02:00:00 to 25-JAN-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHERTZ
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced a funnel cloud near Selma.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 02:58:00 to 25-JAN-12 02:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flooding and closed the low water crossing on Wasson Road along Williamson Creek in Austin. Both Camp Mabry (3.14 inches) and Bergstrom International Airport (5.66 inches) reported record daily rainfall from these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 25-JAN-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVINE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph which caused damage to several buildings and knocked over some trees in Devine.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 25-JAN-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph. The winds caused minor roof damage and moved a chicken coop 150 yards and then destroyed it.

Flash Flood in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 04:20:00 to 25-JAN-12 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flooding in several subdivisions in and near Cedar Creek. A CoCoRAHS observer west-northwest of Bastrop reported 9.35 inches of rain from these storms.

Flash Flood in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 05:24:00 to 25-JAN-12 05:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flooding in Bastrop. People were rescued from a submerged car on Highway 71.  A CoCoRAHS observer west-northwest of Bastrop reported 9.35 inches of rain from these storms.

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 02:12:00 to 25-JAN-12 02:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SAT)SAN ANTONIO INT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which led to flooding in San Antonio. The public works department reported multiple streets closed due to flooding across the city. The San Antonio International Airport reported a daily record 2.94 inches of rain from these storms.

Flash Flood in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 05:29:00 to 25-JAN-12 05:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flooding near Elgin. People were rescued from flood waters along Highway 290.  A CoCoRAHS observer southwest of Elgin reported 5.58 inches of rain from these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESSAU
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS investigated the damage to several businesses and warehouse buildings near the Pflugerville Independent School District bus barn. This is near Crystal Bend Drive and Immanuel Road in Pflugerville. It was concluded that this damage was due to strong straight line thunderstorm wind gusts estimated in excess of 60 mph.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 05:35:00 to 25-JAN-12 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused flooding. There was two to three feet of water over William Cannon Drive in Austin. Both Camp Mabry (3.14 inches) and Bergstrom International Airport (5.66 inches) reported record daily rainfall from these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 06:30:00 to 25-JAN-12 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHRUP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A mobile home was rolled over and destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 07:30:00 to 25-JAN-12 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

In downtown Yoakum, an apparent microburst caused wind damage to several homes on the southeast side of Yoakum near the intersection of Highways 77 and 111.  Tree damage, shingles off roofs, and some metal buildings were heavily damaged.

Tornado in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 02:58:00 to 25-JAN-12 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAFFAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado path began near the intersection of Commercial Park Drive and Old Manor Road with radar indicating a touchdown time near 2:58 am. Damage continued north through an industrial park where a business was destroyed and several others had roof damage. The tornado then crossed U.S. Highway 290 before entering the Walnut Place subdivision. Further damage to trees and homes occurred along Springdale Road and Happy Trail. One home on Happy Trail had most of its roof lifted off. Debris was noted in a large field just south of Ferguson Lane with the tornado path ending just west of the intersection of Ferguson Lane and Sansom Road. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 04:15:00 to 25-JAN-12 04:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO DOWNS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado path likely began at the intersection of Deer Park and Richland Hills Drive and continued along Deer Park to the intersection of Deer Park and Leander. The primary damage was a carport being thrown into a home and causing substantial damage. Other damage consisted of shingles being blown off roofs, tree damage, and loose items being thrown. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 06:30:00 to 25-JAN-12 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph which blew down several trees and destroyed some buildings.  A church gym was heavily damaged.  Several trees were blown down along Highway 21 and throughout the county.

Tornado in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 25-JAN-12 05:30:00 to 25-JAN-12 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRING PRAIRIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey estimates that a tornado touched down near Peach Creek Road and then moved northeast.  Minor damage was done to a residence near Peach Creek Road.  Widespread tree damage was found throughout the Double D Ranch.  Max winds are estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 24-JAN-12 23:30:00 to 24-JAN-12 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKS SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced a tornado rated EF0 which tore up a few trees on a ranch 10 miles north of Rocksprings. Peak winds were estimated at 65 mph.