An upper level trough moved quickly into the Central and Southern Plains providing the necessary lift for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms across Northwest Texas and Western Oklahoma during the evening hours of Sunday, Oct. 12th.  At the surface, a warm front  was rapidly moving northward across East Texas and North Louisiana with low level moisture returning quickly in the wake of the northward moving warm front.  A cold front in association with the upper level trough was rapidly moving eastward through Western Oklahoma and Texas.  Overnight across Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, Northeast Texas and Northwest Louisiana, moderate instability was in place with increasing low and mid-level shear as the upper trough approached from the west. Storms eventually erupted ahead of the cold front across Central Oklahoma and Northern Texas, maturing into a squall line as it approached the region during the predawn hours of Monday, Oct. 13th.  As the squall line traversed through the region, widespread wind damage was reported associated with straight line winds.  Several short track, intense tornadoes developed along the leading edge of the squall line as well across portions of Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas and Northern Louisiana.  The storms finally exited the region during the afternoon hours of Oct. 13th.  Post-event Storm Surveys determined that 6 tornadoes occurred with this severe weather outbreak, one of which produced 1 fatality and 4 injuries in Little River County, Arkansas.  Another tornado produced widespread damage across Ouachita Parish in Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMP, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 04:21:00 to 13-OCT-14 04:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed along with a barn that was blow down and powerlines north of Leesburg between Leesburg and Lake Bob Sandlin.  Several roads were blocked by fallen trees as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 05:42:00 to 13-OCT-14 05:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in the southern portion of Henderson, Texas on Hwy. 79 and CR. 407.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 05:44:00 to 13-OCT-14 05:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSK
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed across the county including trees blocking Hwys. 84, 2138, 747 South and CRs. 3908 and 3708.

Lightning in GREGG, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 05:50:00 to 13-OCT-14 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lightning strike set an oil well site on fire at the intersection of HG Moseley and Bill Owens Parkway southeast of Wildwood.  Residents had to be evacuated from the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 05:53:00 to 13-OCT-14 05:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed all across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 03:25:00 to 13-OCT-14 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe squall line moved east into Franklin County, Texas during the early morning hours of October 13th.  This line of storms produced a 70-80mph wind gust across the south side of Mount Vernon, Texas.  A storm National Weather Service Storm Survey crew determined that the damage was consistent with that of a downburst.  Damage consisted of significant loss of a roof of a poorly constructed small business and a partial collapse of the exterior walls.  A nearby bank also experienced minor roof damage.  Two 18 wheelers were overturned and there was damage to a Cefco Gas Station at the intersection of Hwy. 37 and Interstate 30.

Tornado in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-14 03:52:00 to 13-OCT-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An National Weather Storm Survey team determined that the damage in Upshur County, Texas was consistent with that of a tornado.  An EF-1 tornado touched down just south of FM 852 near the Bison Road and FM 852 intersection.  The tornado moved east, crossing FM. 852 and passing along Armadillo Road north of Lake Gilmer and then crossing Cherokee Trace, reaching Hwy. 271 near Antelope Road before lifting.  The tornado caused damage to numerous trees by snapping and/or uprooting them along the path.  Some homes sustained significant damage along the path due to fallen trees.  Several barns had substantial damage along the path as well.  One house suffered significant injuries while a rancher lost two cows as a tree fell on them.