An MCS developed across Southeast Texas during the overnight and early morning hours of April 2nd.  This upper level disturbance rounded the base of an upper level trough across Southeast Texas and moved northeastward into Northeast Texas, Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas during the late morning and afternoon hours of April 2nd.  The atmosphere ahead of this line of thunderstorms became very unstable by late morning with CAPE values approaching 4000 J/Kg.  Very steep lapse rates were also present such that large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were the primary threat with these storms.  Widespread tree damage was reported across all of Northeast Texas, Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:26:00 to 02-APR-12 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Metal roofing was removed from the Le Tourneau Technologies building on Estes Drive.

Hail in GREGG, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:26:00 to 02-APR-12 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported at Estes Parkway and Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 14:20:00 to 02-APR-12 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed in Nash, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 14:30:00 to 02-APR-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Windows were blown out of businesses in Clarksville due to strong winds blowing debris around.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:26:00 to 02-APR-12 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on a house in the 400 Block of South Jean Street.

Hail in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 16:15:00 to 02-APR-12 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NACOGDOCHES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported on FM 1275 in Nacogdoches.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:50:00 to 02-APR-12 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several road signs blown over along U.S. Hwy. 59.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:35:00 to 02-APR-12 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GGG)GREGG CO ARPT L
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Elderville Lakeport VFD pavilion collapsed due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:37:00 to 02-APR-12 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large limbs were downed in Marshall, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 10:25:00 to 02-APR-12 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Pineland, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 13:00:00 to 02-APR-12 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:50:00 to 02-APR-12 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST MTN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Powerlines were downed east of East Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:15:00 to 02-APR-12 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Hwy. 87 south in Center, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:15:00 to 02-APR-12 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed off of FM. 729 west of Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 13:15:00 to 02-APR-12 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed on Bird Street and Houston Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:15:00 to 02-APR-12 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed onto powerlines along Hwy. 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:45:00 to 02-APR-12 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was downed on the north side of Hwy. 79 on the east side of the loop near Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:45:00 to 02-APR-12 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEADWOOD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four trees were downed on the eastern side of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 13:30:00 to 02-APR-12 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees downed across the county.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 11:50:00 to 02-APR-12 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:20:00 to 02-APR-12 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were downed in the city.  A tree was downed at Wilma and Crestview Streets and a tree was downed on a home in the Azalea District.  A tree was downed at Sixth Street and Broadway and the tree fell on an automobile.  Another tree was downed at Sneed and Third Streets with a tree downed on George and Locust Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 13:50:00 to 02-APR-12 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large trees were downed in Simms, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 13:55:00 to 02-APR-12 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on CR 4115 one mile north of Hwy. 21.

Hail in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 14:00:00 to 02-APR-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 12:40:00 to 02-APR-12 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed on Jim Hogg Road in Lindale, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-APR-12 14:15:00 to 02-APR-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASH
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on houses in the Nash and Wake Village areas.  Another tree was downed on a car in the Liberty-Eylau community.