A June cold front in combination with a very unstable airmass allowed for severe thunderstorms to develop in the late evening hours. The severe storms primarily remained north of the Interstate 20 corridor and continued past midnight. Hail up to the size of baseballs fell out of these severe storms and downburst winds reached 80 MPH.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 17:46:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD CREEK LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was reported at the Hubbard Creek Lake bridge west of Breckenridge.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD CREEK LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Half-dollar sized hail was reported on the eastern side of Hubbard Creek Lake.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 18:02:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 18:12:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported at the CVS in Breckenridge.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 18:55:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis to baseball sized hail was reported near Fort Belknap State Park.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:09:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRAHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported about 8 miles north of Graham.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:13:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:15:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:20:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:32:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:40:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERMYN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:43:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:43:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH about 6 miles south of Olney.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:54:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two power poles were blown over east of Newcastle along Highway 380.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 20:03:00 to 11-JUN-12 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADGITT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 20:22:00 to 11-JUN-12 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail fell along Highway 59 about 5 miles southwest of Bowie.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 22:15:00 to 11-JUN-12 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH between Gainesville and Lake Kiowa.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 23:47:00 to 11-JUN-12 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail fell between Wolfe City and Bailey.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 23:55:00 to 11-JUN-12 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off a mobile home in Ravenna. Trees were also knocked down around the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 12-JUN-12 00:44:00 to 12-JUN-12 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A sheriff's deputy estimated 60 MPH winds in Cooper.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 12-JUN-12 00:50:00 to 12-JUN-12 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR BLUFF
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down by estimated 65 MPH winds near Farm-to-Market Roads 71 and 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 12-JUN-12 00:55:00 to 12-JUN-12 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Paris.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 12-JUN-12 01:10:00 to 12-JUN-12 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down by estimated winds of 60 MPH south of Como along Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 21:45:00 to 11-JUN-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A HAM radio operator reported 60-65 mph winds in Decatur. The strong thunderstorm winds were produced during the dissipating stages of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 21:43:00 to 11-JUN-12 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 65 mph winds approximately 4 miles south-southwest of Decatur. The spotter also reported large tree branches were knocked down. The strong thunderstorm winds were produced during the dissipating stages of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 22:37:00 to 11-JUN-12 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENO
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 62 mph wind gust was measured in the southern portions of Reno.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Downburst winds caused damage in Newcastle. Large trees were knocked down; some of the trees were a foot in diameter. Power lines and power poles were also knocked down. Light roof damage was reported around the town, and a few 15'x15' outbuilding were blown up against houses.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 20:19:00 to 11-JUN-12 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEBURG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail fell about 5 miles west-northwest of Bowie.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 22:56:00 to 11-JUN-12 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The top of a tree fell into a window of a residence. The detached portion of the tree measured 10 inches in diameter.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-12 18:26:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball sized hail was reported about 3 miles south of Eliasville.