A mesoscale convective complex formed overnight in Oklahoma and moved south towards the Red River in the early morning hours of March 31st. This system continued to move south and east, producing several reports of hail across the northeastern portions of North Texas.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:41:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported golf ball sized hail in Honey Grove. The hail broke windows at one residence.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:43:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported hail to the size of quarters in Prosper.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:40:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDHUBE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported nickel hail southwest of Bonham.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:55:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated observing system at Cox Field reported a wind gust of 60 mph.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:35:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime sized hail was reported north of Savoy, near County Road 1265 and Highway 82.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:35:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickle sized hail covered the ground north of Savoy.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:50:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Blue Ridge.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 07:20:00 to 31-MAR-13 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of nickels was reported in Farmersville.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 05:45:00 to 31-MAR-13 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Gainesville Police Department reported nickel hail in Gainesville.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 05:46:00 to 31-MAR-13 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel hail was reported in various parts of the city of Gainesville.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:09:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that slightly larger than one inch diameter hail busted out a bedroom window, approximately 3 miles north of Valley View.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 05:58:00 to 31-MAR-13 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel hail fell between Whitesboro and Collinsville.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:11:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported half dollar sized hail in Sandusky, along US 377.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:05:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail southeast of Sadler.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:23:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOM BEAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported nickel sized hail near the community of Tom Bean.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:25:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOM BEAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported the hail grew to the size of quarters near the community of Tom Bean.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:34:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILOT GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported nickel sized hail covering the ground near Pilot Grove.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:05:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime sized hail was reported in the southern sections of Sherman, near the intersection of Highways 75 and 1417.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:05:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime sized hail was reported in the southern sections of Sherman, near the intersection of Highways 75 and 1417.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:34:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALDASTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported dime to nickel sized hail covering the ground in far northeast Collin County.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:40:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported quarter sized hail south of Bonham, or approximately 5 miles north of Leonard.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 09:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 09:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds caused wind damage in Athens, reported by broadcast media. A large tree was blown down near a home in Athens. The tree damaged the roof of the house and also caused major damage to two cars in the driveway.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 31-MAR-13 06:40:00 to 31-MAR-13 06:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVINESS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported in the Caviness area, north of Paris on Farm to Market Road 1499.