A vigorous upper level trough moved out of the Southern Plains and into the Lower Mississippi Valley during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 2nd.   This upper level trough took on a negative tilt as it moved towards the Four State Region, with vigorous lift resulting in the development of severe thunderstorms in a moderately unstable environment.  Strong unidirectional deep layer shear resulted in the convection eventually taking on the shape of a squall line which raced through the region producing widespread wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 18:15:00 to 02-OCT-14 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in Jefferson, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 18:15:00 to 02-OCT-14 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED SPGS
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed west southwest of Hawkins, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 18:25:00 to 02-OCT-14 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 18:45:00 to 02-OCT-14 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: REESE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across all of Cherokee County, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 18:55:00 to 02-OCT-14 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed on Hwy. 43 between Henderson and Tatum, Texas.

Lightning in SMITH, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:00:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TYLER
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck multiple oil tanks resulting in and explosion in Chapel Hill near the intersection of FM. 2607 and Smith County Road 223.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:10:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a home in Elysian Fields on Strickland Spring Road.  Other trees were downed in Karnack, Texas and throughout Harrison County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:12:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:40:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Powerlines and a large tree was downed on Hwy. 59 near North St. Mary Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 20:15:00 to 02-OCT-14 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NACOGDOCHES
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines were downed in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:45:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed throughout the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:45:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on a vehicle on FM. 1798 near FM. 839.  There were no injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 16:15:00 to 02-OCT-14 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed around town as well as powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 16:45:00 to 02-OCT-14 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large oak tree was downed along with powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 16:50:00 to 02-OCT-14 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 17:00:00 to 02-OCT-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 16:56:00 to 02-OCT-14 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TITUS, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 17:10:00 to 02-OCT-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 17:25:00 to 02-OCT-14 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed south of DeKalb, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 17:45:00 to 02-OCT-14 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on top of a car in Maud, Texas.  There were no report of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 17:40:00 to 02-OCT-14 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts resulted in a roof being blown off a house and the siding ripped off the southwest side of a building on Broadway Avenue in Maud, Texas.  A large doughnut sign was also shifted from a fixed position on top of an eatery in Maud.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 19:15:00 to 02-OCT-14 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMP, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 17:20:00 to 02-OCT-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 02-OCT-14 18:38:00 to 02-OCT-14 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY CITY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was downed in Liberty City, Texas.