A shortwave located northwest of the area and a dryline approaching from the Texas Panhandle provided enough lift for thunderstorms to form over Northwest Texas during the afternoon hours. These thunderstorms tracked into the western counties of North Texas, and then a few of the storms clustered together and moved to the southeast. Severe weather was reported mainly along and south of I-20 and west of I-35. These storms produced hail up to the size of golf balls and mainly 60 mph winds. In addition, one severe thunderstorm producing winds up to 70 mph tracked along the Red River. This thunderstorm also produced 60 mph outflow winds that did some minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:42:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SVELLS BEND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were knocked down in Sivells Bend. Also, the tin roof of a building was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:15:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seventy mph winds were reported just south of Whitesboro.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 22:15:00 to 04-MAY-12 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS FLYNG TGR ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported 1 mile west of Paris.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:25:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 1 foot diameter tree was uprooted along Highway 380 north of Little Elm. The damage was caused by strong outflow winds around 60 mph from a thunderstorm tracking across the northern portions of Denton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:35:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong outflow winds around 60 mph were reported in Prosper. The strong outflow was from a thunderstorm to the northwest of the city. Fences and fence posts were blown down.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:15:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail and 50 mph winds were reported 4 miles west of Weatherford.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:06:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail was reported in Lipan.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:20:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Golf ball sized hail was reported in Carbon.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:45:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported in Mineral Wells.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 15:42:00 to 04-MAY-12 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROFFITT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported 6 miles west of Newcastle on FM 926.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:30:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several fences and trees were blown down in the Gemstone Estates, northeast of Granbury. A 25-foot bradford pear tree was sheared in half. Other homes in the area suffered minor roof and shed damage.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 15:50:00 to 04-MAY-12 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in South Olney.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:47:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MWL)MINERAL WELLS A
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported at the Mineral Wells Airport.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:56:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported in Cresson.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:48:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported on the Palo Pinto/Parker County line.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 04-MAY-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported in Graford.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:22:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH LUCK ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were knocked down by thunderstorm winds in Crowley.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:47:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 63 mph wind gust was measured in Lindsay.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:47:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVARADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Sixty mph winds were estimated in Alvarado.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:00:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was reported 5 miles east of Gainesville.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 17:27:00 to 04-MAY-12 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail and 50 mph winds were reported 4 miles northwest of Mineral Wells.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:00:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Half dollar sized hail was reported on Interstate 20 between Cisco and Eastland.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:15:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles east of Lipan.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:07:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixty mph winds were estimated 2 miles southwest of Midlothian. Power lines were blown down.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:25:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported in Montague.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:28:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 58 mph wind gust was measured in Cleburne. Pea sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:35:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Sixty mph winds were estimated in Cleburne.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:30:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARVIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong outflow winds around 60 mph were reported 2 miles west of Prosper. The strong winds were from a thunderstorm tracking across the northern portions of Denton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 17:34:00 to 04-MAY-12 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNSIGHT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff's office reported a vehicle was almost blown off the road by strong thunderstorms winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:06:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixty mph winds were estimated in Lipan. Power poles were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:25:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds of 60 mph were estimated in the Sunset Acres neighborhood. A metal shed was blown into a neighbor's yard. The emergency manager reported wind damage to outbuildings stretched southeast to near the intersection of Meadow Wood and Rickabaugh Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 18:40:00 to 04-MAY-12 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNETA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 12-inch diameter tree was snapped in half north of Annetta.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 19:58:00 to 04-MAY-12 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported a 60 mph wind gust in Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:10:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Large tree branches up to 6 in diameter were knocked down around Lake Kiowa. At least one large branch dented a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:10:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs that were 4 inches in diameter were blown down in Valley View.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:25:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a home in the Carter Ranch neighborhood in Celina collapsed due to strong thunderstorm winds. The home may have been under construction at the time.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-12 20:27:00 to 04-MAY-12 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Strong outflow winds around 60 mph were reported near FM 1385 across from Savannah. The strong outflow winds were from a thunderstorm tracking across the northern portions of Denton County. Fences were blown down and trampolines were blown into neighboring yards.