A complex of severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front in the afternoon and evening hours of April 27th and the early morning hours of April 28th. The storms produced numerous reports of large hail, up to the size of baseballs.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 07:14:00 to 27-APR-14 07:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 07:04:00 to 27-APR-14 07:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell to the southeast of Decatur.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 08:15:00 to 27-APR-14 08:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported half dollar sized hail in the city of Murphy.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 08:17:00 to 27-APR-14 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported half dollar sized hail near the intersection of Parker Road and St. Paul.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 08:23:00 to 27-APR-14 08:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 08:00:00 to 27-APR-14 08:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 07:45:00 to 27-APR-14 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported hail as large as quarters, although the hail ranged in size.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 08:19:00 to 27-APR-14 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Wylie.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 08:36:00 to 27-APR-14 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 16:13:00 to 27-APR-14 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: JIBA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported golf ball sized hail between Kemp and Kaufman, along US 175.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 17:02:00 to 27-APR-14 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball sized hail fell in the Edgewood Community in Van Zandt County.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 06:56:00 to 27-APR-14 06:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail near Decatur.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 15:45:00 to 27-APR-14 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny to quarter sized hail was reported in the city of Ennis. This was reported by the Ennis Police Department.

Hail in RAINS, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 17:47:00 to 27-APR-14 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMORY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-14 00:50:00 to 28-APR-14 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Anderson County emergency manager reported hail grew to the size of half dollars near Highway 294 and Farm to Market Road 1990.

Hail in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 23:57:00 to 27-APR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEAGUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail just south of Teague.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 16:10:00 to 27-APR-14 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCURRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Kaufman County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail in Grays Prairie.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 16:05:00 to 27-APR-14 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Kaufman County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail near Rosser.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 17:05:00 to 27-APR-14 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Van Zandt County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail approximately one mile north of Edgewood. The hail broke windows and damaged several roofs.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 06:42:00 to 27-APR-14 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported in the Boonesville community.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 16:58:00 to 27-APR-14 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLE SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported baseball sized hail smashed several vehicle windows just west of Canton.

Hail in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-14 23:35:00 to 27-APR-14 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROESBECK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Nickel sized hail was reported just north of Groesbeck.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-14 00:46:00 to 28-APR-14 00:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Anderson County Emergency Manager reported nickel sized hail.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-14 00:52:00 to 28-APR-14 00:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported on the west side of Palestine.