A dryline was present across the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos region with plentiful low level moisture to the east of this feature.  Heating of the higher terrain of the Davis Mountains and Trans Pecos along with a mid-level shortwave helped to create lift and instability over southwest Texas.   A cold front had moved into the area during the afternoon and evening hours and helped to create additional lift and instability.  This contributed to the development of severe thunderstorms along the Trans Pecos and Permian Basin with many hail reports and a tornado.

Tornado in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 15:38:00 to 07-APR-12 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HYMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm moved over Mitchell County and produced a tornado eighteen miles south of Westbrook.  This tornado remained over ranch land adjacent to and west of State Highway 163.  No damage was identified with this tornado, and it was rated as an EF-0.

Tornado in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 15:23:00 to 07-APR-12 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HYMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm moved over Mitchell County and produced a tornado eighteen miles south of Westbrook.  This tornado remained over ranch land adjacent to and west of State Highway 163.  No damage was identified with this tornado, and it was rated as an EF-0.

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 15:52:00 to 07-APR-12 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 15:03:00 to 07-APR-12 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm moved over Mitchell County and produced three inch hail thirteen miles south of Westbrook.  A rotating wall cloud was reported with this storm.

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 15:03:00 to 07-APR-12 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in UPTON, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 20:30:00 to 07-APR-12 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CAMEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 19:10:00 to 07-APR-12 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

A storm moved over Reagan County and produced at least quarter sized hail twenty-five miles north northeast of Big Lake.  A COOP observer reported a fifteen inch hail drift with quarter sized hail present about 24 hours after the storm. Leaves were stripped off the trees.

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 20:25:00 to 07-APR-12 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm moved over Reagan County and produced golfball sized hail and wind speeds over 60 mph nine miles southeast of Stiles.

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 21:01:00 to 07-APR-12 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 21:01:00 to 07-APR-12 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A line of storms moved through Reagan County and produced golfball sized hail and 60 mph winds in Big Lake.  The trained spotter reported tree branches on the ground.

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 21:05:00 to 07-APR-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 21:25:00 to 07-APR-12 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 22:15:00 to 07-APR-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 14:15:00 to 07-APR-12 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 15:12:00 to 07-APR-12 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 14:37:00 to 07-APR-12 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm moved over Mitchell County and produced half dollar sized hail and winds over 60 mph six miles south southeast of Colorado City.

Hail in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 18:11:00 to 07-APR-12 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRABERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue