A line of thunderstorms moved through northern and central Texas on the 9th of the month. The storms began as discrete cells in the early afternoon, before becoming a squall line by sunset. In the city of Hamilton, Texas, a microburst caused damage to several buildings.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:34:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELCHERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A spotter for a broadcast media station reported quarter sized hail, four miles west of Nocona.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:41:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported by the Bowie Fire Department spotters.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:51:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported ping pong ball sized hail.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:07:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail near Alvord.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:09:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail approximately 3 miles north of Chico.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:18:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser called in a report of quarter sized hail 2 miles NW of Alvord.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:26:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail one mile north of Alvord.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:34:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Bridgeport.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:36:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail was reported in Chico.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:54:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported the hail increased again to a diameter of 2.75 to 3 inches at the U.S. 287 rest stop northwest of Decatur.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 17:12:00 to 09-MAR-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALSORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 17:13:00 to 09-MAR-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
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 Paradise.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 17:33:00 to 09-MAR-13 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny sized hail was reported in Decatur.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 17:48:00 to 09-MAR-13 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny sized hail was reported in Boyd.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 17:50:00 to 09-MAR-13 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail was reported in Boyd.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:40:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:48:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail near Muenster.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 17:16:00 to 09-MAR-13 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported quarter sized hail near Rosston.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 21:50:00 to 09-MAR-13 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported to the southeast of Dallas' Love Field.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 22:03:00 to 09-MAR-13 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADERS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported at the corner of Dallas' northwest highway and the Dallas North Tollway.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 20:23:00 to 09-MAR-13 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported in Lake Dallas.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 21:55:00 to 09-MAR-13 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: AQUILLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 19:03:00 to 09-MAR-13 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD ARPT
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 Hudson Oaks.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:08:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLPIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported dime to penny sized hail.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:10:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLPIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported penny sized hail.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:10:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINEYARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported penny sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 19:43:00 to 09-MAR-13 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hamilton Police Department reported a roof collapse of a supermarket in the city of Hamilton. Several trees were blown down in the city of Hamilton as well.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:22:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported the hail increased from quarter to golf balll size.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:33:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Bowie Fire Department reported penny sized hail near Fruitland.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:25:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail approximately 4 miles west of Nocona.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:12:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail approximately 5 miles east of Sunset.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:40:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported ping pong sized hail in Fruitland.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:41:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Bowie Fire Department reported quarter sized hail just southeast of Bowie.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:52:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported the hail increased to a diameter of 2 inches at the U.S 287 rest stop northwest of Decatur.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:05:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail just northwest of Jacksboro.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:16:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported quarter sized hail covering the ground northeast of Jacksboro.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:07:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported one inch hail 5 miles east of Sunset, near the County line.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:20:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported through the NSSL PING project.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 15:39:00 to 09-MAR-13 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Bowie Fire Department spotters reported penny sized hail.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:20:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported in St. Jo.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-13 16:49:00 to 09-MAR-13 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail at the rest stop on U.S. 287 northwest of Decatur.