Severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a dryline located just west of the CWA in the afternoon hours. These storms eventually merged into a line that continued marching east across most of the region. Winds up to 70-80 mph and hail up to golf ball size were reported with these storms, and a brief EF-0 tornado occurred in Hood County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 16:45:00 to 18-APR-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE LEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs of 3-6 inches were knocked down in DeLeon.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 16:35:00 to 18-APR-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO PINTO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of golfball sized hail along Highway 180 in Palo Pinto.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:30:00 to 18-APR-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs 3-6 inches in diameter were knocked down on River View Road near Bennett.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 16:25:00 to 18-APR-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The roof of a resort hotel in Graford was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:09:00 to 18-APR-15 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMETA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Sixty to seventy mph wind gusts were estimated 3 miles west of Lometa.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:25:00 to 18-APR-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball sized hail was reported at FM 113 and Fingerbanks Lane north of Cool.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:34:00 to 18-APR-15 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Millsap.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:50:00 to 18-APR-15 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP Observer located 5 miles north of Granbury estimated 70-80 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:15:00 to 18-APR-15 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An Amateur Radio operator estimated 58 mph in the Benbrook area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:20:00 to 18-APR-15 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were snapped at their base in Benbrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:20:00 to 18-APR-15 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE SETTLEMENT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were uprooted near White Settlement.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:30:00 to 18-APR-15 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large trees were down in Crowley.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:25:00 to 18-APR-15 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 59 mph wind gust was measured in downtown Fort Worth. 3-4 inch tree branches were knocked down in Burnett Park at West 7th Street and Lamar Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:32:00 to 18-APR-15 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FWH)CARSWELL AFB FT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Fort Worth Naval Air Station (KNFW) measured a 66 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:38:00 to 18-APR-15 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATAUGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind speeds near Hwy 377 and Watauga Road were estimated at 60+ MPH.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:36:00 to 18-APR-15 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:46:00 to 18-APR-15 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE VLY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:50:00 to 18-APR-15 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDBERG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated winds up to 75 mph at I-20 and Green Oaks Blvd in Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:55:00 to 18-APR-15 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator estimated 60 mph winds approximately 2 miles north of Denton.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:57:00 to 18-APR-15 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:30:00 to 18-APR-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sheriff's Office reported Indian Creek Road was washed out near the Brazos River.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:25:00 to 18-APR-15 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WORTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Shingles were damaged on many roofs in the Lake Worth area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:00:00 to 18-APR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE RES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph wind gusts just north of the Grapevine/Flower Mound border.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:00:00 to 18-APR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The fiberglass steeple at First United Methodist in Trophy Club was blown down by high winds. A trained spotter in the same area estimated 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:00:00 to 18-APR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Sixty mph winds were estimated approximately 1 mile south of Cedar Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:00:00 to 18-APR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator measured a 67 mph wind gust approximately 3 miles north of Midlothian.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:00:00 to 18-APR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph winds near Joe Pool Lake. Tree branches greater than 2 inches in diameter were knocked down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:00:00 to 18-APR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GLADE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 65 mph wind gust approximately 3 miles southwest of Grapevine.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:08:00 to 18-APR-15 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:10:00 to 18-APR-15 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLANVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:28:00 to 18-APR-15 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAXAHACHIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds approximately 5 miles north of Waxahachie.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:43:00 to 18-APR-15 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 69 mph wind gust was measured near Alma Dr and Ridgeview Dr in Allen.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:58:00 to 18-APR-15 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph wind gust near Anna.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 20:03:00 to 18-APR-15 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 mph wind gust was measured in Anna.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 20:10:00 to 18-APR-15 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:50:00 to 18-APR-15 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several areas of large trees damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 20:25:00 to 18-APR-15 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUSTACE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several areas of large trees damaged east and south of Eustace.

Hail in LEON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 20:17:00 to 18-APR-15 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUEZ
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 21:10:00 to 18-APR-15 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:45:00 to 18-APR-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A mobile home on Missouri Trail was damaged when debris from an abandoned house next to them was thrown into the mobile home. The residents of the mobile home were displaced due to the damage. The COOP Observer in the area estimated 70-80 mph wind gusts.

Lightning in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:30:00 to 18-APR-15 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY MILLS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a house fire on Carmel Drive in Carrollton.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 16:22:00 to 18-APR-15 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO PINTO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball sized hail was reported on Highway 180 just west of Palo Pinto.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 19:28:00 to 18-APR-15 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAXAHACHIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:10:00 to 18-APR-15 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGNES
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported approximately 6 miles west of Springtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 18:30:00 to 18-APR-15 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLESON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were uprooted just west of Burleson.

Tornado in HOOD, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 17:47:00 to 18-APR-15 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado northeast of Oak Trail Shores, on the east side of Lake Granbury / Brazos River.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-15 20:08:00 to 18-APR-15 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUSTACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement