Isolated thunderstorms developed over the Brush Country during the early morning hours of April 4th in advance of a cold front with the assistance from a strong upper level jet moving out of northern Mexico. A severe thunderstorm formed over central La Salle County early in the morning on April 4th. This severe thunderstorm moved southeast and strengthened as it approached the community of Orange Grove in northern Jim Wells County. The storm produced extensive wind and hail damage in Orange Grove and surrounding areas. The storm continued to produce large hail as it moved into western Nueces County. The storm weakened before it reached the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Hail in MCMULLEN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 02:23:00 to 04-APR-14 02:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANTZ
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer near Loma Alta reported nickel sized hail.

Hail in JIM WELLS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:18:00 to 04-APR-14 03:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail occurred throughout the town of Orange Grove. The hail, driven by high winds, broke windows on some homes and damaged siding. Numerous vehicles were damaged by the large hail.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 04:05:00 to 04-APR-14 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail occurred on the north side of Robstown.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 04:00:00 to 04-APR-14 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALALLEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail occurred in Calallen.

Thunderstorm Wind in NUECES, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:35:00 to 04-APR-14 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANQUETE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A section of the roof of a mobile home was blown off by high winds on Sweet Water Road.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:28:00 to 04-APR-14 03:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANQUETE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

House damaged by hail around the size of golf balls.

Hail in JIM WELLS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:14:00 to 04-APR-14 03:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE GROVE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several homes on Jennifer Loop north of Orange Grove were damaged by hail up to the size of limes.

Hail in JIM WELLS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:14:00 to 04-APR-14 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE GROVE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of limes caused damage to a few homes and buildings near County Road 303.

Hail in JIM WELLS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:12:00 to 04-APR-14 03:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILLWORTH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball sized hail occurred on a ranch west of Orange Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JIM WELLS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-14 03:14:00 to 04-APR-14 03:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey concluded that damaging straight line winds, estimated at 65 to 70 mph, impacted the town of Orange Grove. The damage path was 4.5 miles long and 3.2 miles wide. Approximately 500-600 homes suffered minor to moderate damage with a few broken windows, damaged shingles or siding. A few homes suffered major damage with all west facing windows broken, and exterior siding destroyed by wind blown hail.  Throughout the impacted areas, large tree branches and fence posts were snapped. Numerous trampolines were blown and destroyed. There were approximately a dozen unanchored outdoor storage sheds or carports that were destroyed by the wind. One large unanchored outdoor metal building was blown into the neighboring home with debris scattered 300 yards downstream. Another large metal building was blown into an adjacent vehicle with debris scattered 400 yards down wind. There were reports of several horses injured by wind blown debris and large hail.