A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front that was moving across the region. These thunderstorms produced mostly wind damage across the eastern half of the CWA. The most significant damage was reported in Collin County where a mobile home was rolled onto its top. In addition to the thunderstorm winds, very strong winds behind the front continued into the following day. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph were common with wind gusts over 50 mph in some locations. These winds caused many power outages across the region and some additional minor damage. Also, the strong winds fueled 2 grass fires which caused some property damage in Bell and McLennan Counties.

Wildfire in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 20-DEC-12 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds fueled a grass fire which spread to a mobile home in the town of Gholson. The home was destroyed and one resident suffered smoke inhalation.

Wildfire in BELL, TEXAS
From 20-DEC-12 12:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A grass fire fueled by gusty winds spread to a barn filled with scrap metal. The barn and much of its contents were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 22:23:00 to 19-DEC-12 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS MUNI AR
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) measured a 62 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:56:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to quarter sized hail was reported in Kaufman.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 23:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

TXDOT reported trees were knocked down, blocking Highway 19 north of Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 20:59:00 to 19-DEC-12 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Dallas Love Field (KDAL) measured a 66 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:50:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 65 to 70 mph winds between 950 pm and 10 pm in Kaufman.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 22:17:00 to 19-DEC-12 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very strong thunderstorm winds damaged 3 homes, 2 barns, a gas station, and a tire store in Edgewood. At the tire store, part of the roof facade was torn of and hanging in front of the building. In addition, many tree limbs and trees were knocked down. Several carports were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 22:22:00 to 19-DEC-12 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and large tree limbs were knocked down by thunderstorm winds on FM 1129, north of Highway 31 near Roane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 23:47:00 to 19-DEC-12 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECHES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees off FM 19 near Neches.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 23:52:00 to 19-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were knocked down off FM 322 to CR 157; northwest to northeast of Elkhart.

Strong Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:45:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds behind a cold front blew the roof off a pump house located approximately 4 miles south-southwest of Decatur. The nearest AWOS reported winds over 45 mph around this time.

Strong Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 20-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds behind a cold front blew the roof off a barn in Nevada. The roof was blown into the living room of a nearby house and broke 3 windows in the process. The nearest ASOS reported winds over 40 mph around this time.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 20:57:00 to 19-DEC-12 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPHA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported at Forest Lane and Welch Road in Dallas.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 20:30:00 to 19-DEC-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime to nickel sized hail was reported at Hidden Cove Park at Lake Lewisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:10:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 MPH winds near the Garland/Richardson border.

Strong Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 20-DEC-12 03:01:00 to 20-DEC-12 03:01:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong northwest winds behind a cold front blew down a few trees in the county. One tree in Athens was blocking part of Clifford Street. Some power lines were also knocked down by the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:50:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The 30-foot Christmas tree outside the police station in Greenville was knocked over by strong thunderstorm winds. The tree was not replaced. At least one other tree was knocked down in Greenville. The nearest automated weather station at Major Field Municipal Airport (KGVT) reported 43 mph winds with the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:30:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPEVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm winds rolled a mobile home onto its top in the community of Copeville. No one was home at the time of the incident. Other substantial wind damage was reported in Copeville including the exterior metal roof of another mobile home was also peeled off. Outbuildings, sheds, playground equipment, trees, and fences were also damaged in the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 22:05:00 to 19-DEC-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds approximately 2 miles south of Rice on NW 0150/Ranch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 19-DEC-12 21:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN CREEK LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60-65 MPH winds on Mountain Creek Parkway.