A tornado and severe weather outbreak occurred on the afternoon and evening hours of May 15th. Nineteen tornadoes occurred, including one EF-4 and one EF-3. Six fatalities occurred in the city of Granbury, TX. These fatalities were the first in the Fort Worth county warning area since 2006. An additional 54 people were injured by the various tornadoes during the evening of May 15th. A number of homes, 171, suffered major damaged or were destroyed. An additional 513 homes suffered minor damage or were somehow affected.
During the afternoon of May 15th, a vigorous upper level low moved slowly southeast from the panhandle of Texas into the Red River Valley. A dry line strengthened throughout the day, triggering thunderstorms between Bowie and the DFW metroplex. As the upper storm moved slowly east and southeast, several supercell thunderstorms developed, and most of them produced tornadoes.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:56:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail grew to the size of baseballs. Also, winds in excess of 50 mph were reported near the Granbury High School.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:52:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail was reported near the Granbury High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 22:30:00 to 15-MAY-13 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds cause damage to buildings in Kennedale. Storage units had damage to doors and walls, while one building lost a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:15:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cooke County Emergency Manager and a Cooke County Commissioner reported several large trees were blown down. The tree damage was concentrated in the southern third of the county, along or near County Roads 337, 328 and 348. One mobile home in the same area suffered severe damage.

Hail in MILLS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:32:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIDDY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Priddy.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:12:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported baseball sized hail near Shive.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:52:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GIRK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail fell near the intersection of FM221 and CR2005.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:06:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail to the west of Weatherford.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:17:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIAN GAP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail, just south of Indian Gap.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:35:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail moving closer to Weatherford.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:05:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail.

Tornado in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:58:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMBRINO
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 143.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service crews surveyed the damage from the Granbury tornado. The tornado first occurred on the west bank of Lake Granbury / Brazos River. The tornado crossed the lake heading east, towards Davis Road. On the east side of the lake, the tornado damaged several power lines and trees, before hitting the American Legion hall on Davis Road.
The tornado then took much more of a northerly track through the Rancho Brazos subdivision. This subdivision was severely damaged, with 97 of the 110 homes suffering at least minor damage. Four homes suffered EF-4 damage, and ten others had EF-3 damage. The vast majority of the subdivision had evidence of EF-1 or EF-2 damage. Six individuals lost their lives in this subdivision as a direct result of the tornado. All six were in mobile homes at the time.
Moving north from the Rancho Brazos subdivision, the tornado dissipated approximately one mile to the north-northeast of the area that suffered the most damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:14:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACTON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Skylights and roofs were damaged at Acton Middle School, northwest of downtown Acton. A tennis court fence, wind screen, and portable bleachers were damaged as well.

Tornado in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:35:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hamilton County Emergency Manager observed two nearly simultaneous tornadoes just north of Evant. This was the easternmost tornado of the two.

Tornado in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:53:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 80.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service storm survey crew determined a tornado caused EF-0 damage to homes, trees, and barns in the Tin Top community.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:20:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball sized hail was reported near Alvord.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 21:41:00 to 15-MAY-13 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported by a homeowner near Eagle Mountain Lake.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:32:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported hail to the size of golf balls in Millsap.

Hail in MILLS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARADAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported hail to the size of baseballs in the city of Caradan.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:30:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN MILL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Morgan Mill Fire Department reported ping pong ball hail in the city of Morgan Mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters estimated a wind gust to 65 mph outside of Millsap. Tree limbs were blown down and a few sheds lost their roofs.

Tornado in MILLS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:14:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIDDY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Mills County Emergency Manager and local storm spotters observed a tornado. The tornado occurred in open land and did minimal damage to trees.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 16:33:00 to 15-MAY-13 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELCHERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey crews determined a tornado caused EF-0 damage to a ranch near Belcherville, Texas.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:56:00 to 15-MAY-13 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Manager relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in Cleburne.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 22:20:00 to 15-MAY-13 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Covington.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:41:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MWL)MINERAL WELLS A
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS meteorologists observed a tornado to the west of Millsap. The tornado first began in far eastern Palo Pinto County before moving to the southeast.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:50:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service storm survey crews determined a tornado occurred in the Nocona Lake Estates on the west side of Lake Nocona. The tornado first occurred in open fields, before moving northeast toward the lake. The tornado caused damage to several homes and several open lots, before curving sharply to the northwest, producing EF-1 damage to several manufactured homes.

Tornado in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:03:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS employees observed a tornado as it moved across the southern portions of the city. Several homes, power lines, and barns were damaged.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:51:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey crew determined EF-1 damage occurred near Lake Amon Carter. Several houses were damaged, and a golf course clubhouse was heavily damaged.

Tornado in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:22:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS employees observed a tornado near the Brock exit on I-20. This was the third in a series of tornadoes in and around Millsap. Damage was contained to open fields.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:35:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed a brief tornado northeast of Alvord.

Tornado in PARKER, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:05:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed a brief tornado well south of Annetta South, in Parker County.

Tornado in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:09:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY SOUTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service survey crew determined a tornado caused EF-0 and EF-1 damage in the Pecan Plantation community. The tornado began in Hood County, before moving across the Brazos into Johnson County.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:11:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 260.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service survey crew determined a tornado caused EF-0 and EF-1 damage in the Pecan Plantation community. The tornado began in Hood County, before moving across the Brazos into Johnson County.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:19:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed a tornado northwest of Cresson. Damage was minimal, limited to a billboard and a few farm buildings.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 20:45:00 to 15-MAY-13 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service storm survey crews determined a tornado produced EF-0 damage to the south and east of Cleburne.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:31:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The DFW ASOS recorded a 51 knot wind gust.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 23:05:00 to 15-MAY-13 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENNIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service storm survey crews determined a tornado produced EF-1 damage to downtown Ennis, before continuing to move northeast.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 18:18:00 to 15-MAY-13 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ILLINOIS BEND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media chasers captured video of a tornado approximately 11 miles northwest of St. Jo. This tornado produced EF0 damage to trees and one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 20:21:00 to 15-MAY-13 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters estimated 80 mph winds at the Cleburne hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 21:57:00 to 15-MAY-13 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Hamilton AWOS recorded a 51 knot wind gust.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 16:08:00 to 15-MAY-13 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Montague County sheriff deputy reported golf ball sized hail in Ringgold.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:13:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters reported ping pong ball sized hail at the Mineral Wells airport.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 16:11:00 to 15-MAY-13 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Montague County sheriff deputy reported hail grew to baseball sized hail. Golf ball sized hail was also covering the ground.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:14:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters reported the hail decreased to half dollar sized.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:20:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters reported the hail grew to the size of golf balls.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 17:25:00 to 15-MAY-13 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported grapefruit sized hail in the city of Mineral Wells.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 20:12:00 to 15-MAY-13 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PAT CLEBURNE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 124.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trained storm spotters observed a nearly mile wide tornado to the southwest of the city of Cleburne. NWS storm survey crew determined this tornado produced EF-3 damage on the east side of Lake Pat Cleburne. The path of the tornado was erratic, moving initially north, then northeast, then north again.

Tornado in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-13 19:34:00 to 15-MAY-13 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hamilton County Emergency Manager observed two nearly simultaneous tornadoes just north of Evant. This was the northernmost tornado of the two.