A large line of severe thunderstorms raced eastward across the central and northern portions of Southeast Texas during the overnight hours and produced strong damaging winds across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRIMES, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:00:00 to 27-APR-15 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVASOTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong damaging winds and wind gusts were observed across a large part of Grimes County in association with a large line of severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service accompanied by the Grimes County emergency manager conducted a storm survey and found several areas with trees uprooted or snapped. In each case, trees were pushed down to the east or northeast and generally in the same direction as nearby damage. All observed damage was consistent with straight line downburst winds. A parked tractor trailer was blown over between Navasota and
Anderson along Highway 90. A hay barn was destroyed near the intersection of CR 211 and CR 215, about 3 miles ESE of Anderson, with debris blown toward the east. There were also trees down in Roans Prairie and Richards, again pointing eastward.
Some of the more significant damage occurred near the town of Shiro where several large trees were uprooted, some of which fell onto mobile homes. No injuries were reported. Other damage was observed in Navasota where trees and power lines were downed and doors were blown off at a fire station. In the Roans Prairie area, there was sign damage at a gas station, and trees were also downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:40:00 to 27-APR-15 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELPS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm winds downed trees between Huntsville and New Waverly. Law enforcement reported that the most damage was observed in and around the Elkins Lake Subdivision south of Huntsville where numerous trees were downed. One tree fell and damaged the the roof of a church near Interstate 45 North near exit 113.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN JACINTO, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:45:00 to 27-APR-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDSPRING
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds down trees and power lines from Highway 150 to the southwest of the Coldspring area to along Highway 190 in the Point Bland area. There was also a report of a tree down on FM 2025 south of Coldspring.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUSTIN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 02:35:00 to 27-APR-15 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees around the Industry area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 02:35:00 to 27-APR-15 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Brenham area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLESON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 02:40:00 to 27-APR-15 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm winds downed four inch diameter tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:35:00 to 27-APR-15 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees from the Grapeland area to the Weches area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALLER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 02:55:00 to 27-APR-15 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEMPSTEAD
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees along Highway 6 in the Hempstead area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:30:00 to 27-APR-15 03:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed large trees across the county. The largest damage area was in and around Panorama Village where at least thirty-five oak trees were downed along Winged Foot Drive. Some of the downed trees damaged homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:35:00 to 27-APR-15 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONROE ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gust was measured at the Lone Star Executive Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:35:00 to 27-APR-15 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVETON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across the county, especially between Groveton and Apple Springs and in the Nogalus area.

Hail in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:35:00 to 27-APR-15 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLE SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny sized hail was reported between Groveton and Apple Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:40:00 to 27-APR-15 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXCELSIOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along New Salem Road near Highway 105.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-15 03:46:00 to 27-APR-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN OAKS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds down trees from in and around the Onalaska area to east of the Goodrich area near Highway 146 South.