Severe thunderstorms developed as a strong shortwave and cold front moved into the region. These storms produced lots of hail up to golf ball sized. One person was struck by lightning in Montague County but survived without significant injuries. Some flash flooding also occurred in Tarrant County.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:06:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCGREGOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported 1 mile north of McGregor.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:36:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCGREGOR MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported near the McGregor Municipal Airport.

Hail in MILAM, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 22:32:00 to 26-OCT-13 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 21:20:00 to 26-OCT-13 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were uprooted in Belton including a very large live oak.

Lightning in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 16:23:00 to 26-OCT-13 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 31-year old male was struck by lightning at the Rednecks with Paychecks event. The lightning struck the tree he was taking cover under and entered his body through his boot. He survived without serious injury.

Flood in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 21:00:00 to 27-OCT-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Four roads in Coryell County were barricaded overnight due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.

Lightning in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 27-OCT-13 04:30:00 to 27-OCT-13 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE GROVE
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike damaged an underground cable near Lake Belton that caused the Gatesville Regional Water Intake Structure to lose power. As a result, all Gatesville ISD campuses and less than 100 homes were without water through Monday.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 22:15:00 to 26-OCT-13 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Approximately half of the trees in Yettie Polk State Park were uprooted or heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds, and the park had to be closed. Crews from the public works department worked overnight to remove debris from roadways. Power lines were also knocked down in the park.

Heavy Rain in LEON, TEXAS
From 27-OCT-13 02:00:00 to 27-OCT-13 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOMANGEE
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall totaling 2-4 inches caused the Normangee ISD drain pipes to back up, flooding Normangee Middle School's multipurpose building. The library, counselor's office and the technology coordinator's office received the most damage. The front foyer area in the gym also had standing water and some of the floor boards in the gym were damaged. The carpet in the library and some of the low sheet rock had to be replaced.

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLS, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 20:15:00 to 26-OCT-13 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down across the county.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 20:20:00 to 26-OCT-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several cars were stalled in high water on Trinity Blvd in Hurst, behind the Bell Helicopter facility. In addition, several cars were also stalled in high water in the construction area near Northeast Mall.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 20:22:00 to 26-OCT-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH BLUE MND AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Seven inches of water was reported over Interstate 35W at North Loop 820.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:10:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph were reported in Keller. The winds blew down several large sections of fences.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 15:00:00 to 26-OCT-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 15:05:00 to 26-OCT-13 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Near tennis ball sized hail was reported in Eastland.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 15:06:00 to 26-OCT-13 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING STAR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported 5 miles north of Rising Star.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 15:30:00 to 26-OCT-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported 5 miles north of St Jo.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 16:08:00 to 26-OCT-13 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 16:18:00 to 26-OCT-13 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROCTOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported at Lake Proctor.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 16:20:00 to 26-OCT-13 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROCTOR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was covering the ground in Proctor.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 16:37:00 to 26-OCT-13 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported half dollar sized hail north of Jacksboro.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 17:18:00 to 26-OCT-13 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported 2 miles west of Runaway Bay.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 18:25:00 to 26-OCT-13 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 18:41:00 to 26-OCT-13 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: RHOME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported just south of Rhome.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 18:43:00 to 26-OCT-13 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported 5 miles west of Haslet.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:04:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported south of Haslet.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:09:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles south of Haslet on FM 156.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 18:44:00 to 26-OCT-13 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in the Sendera Ranch neighborhood.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:10:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter sized hail was reported in Keller. The hail was driven by estimated 60 mph winds, causing damage to roofs and fences. Several roofs in the area needed to be at least partially replaced.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:15:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reports hail up to 1 near the intersection of Beach Street and Shiver Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:27:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was covering the ground near Eagle Mountain Lake.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-13 19:35:00 to 26-OCT-13 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHLAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to the size of golf balls was covering the ground in Southlake.