An active Spring weather pattern led to numerous severe thunderstorms, many of which produced tornadoes, across north Texas during Mother's Day Weekend. The prolonged period of strong to severe storms was made possible by a slow-moving upper level low pressure system which moved east from the Rockies through the Southern Plains. Activity began on Friday and continued through Mother's Day evening.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 19:46:00 to 10-MAY-15 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIMROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team found EF-3 damage in the city of Van. This tornado began near highway 64, near Edom before moving in a northerly direction. The storm crossed Interstate 20 on the southeast side of Van, before carving a destructive path over the eastern side of the city. The greatest damage was done in a housing development to the north of the public school administration building, where over 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. Two fatalities occurred with this tornado, as a married couple was apparently asleep in their mobile home when the tornado hit.

Tornado in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 15:32:00 to 09-MAY-15 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIMROD
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey crew found evidence of EF-3 damage to the south of the city of Cisco. The tornado began as a small funnel, just west of State Highway 206, before making a slow trek eastward. As the tornado grew, the damage occurred to several buildings along U.S. 183. One house was completely destroyed, along with a mobile home just to the south of the main house. Two cars, one tractor, and several farm implements were tossed over one mile to the east with this tornado.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 23:13:00 to 09-MAY-15 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PAT CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 16:08:00 to 10-MAY-15 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 19:31:00 to 10-MAY-15 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Navarro County emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail in Barry.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 17:38:00 to 10-MAY-15 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail at Carl's Corner, near the I-35E / I-35W intersection.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 16:28:00 to 10-MAY-15 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bosque County emergency manager reported hail up to the size of golf balls between Meridian and Clifton. The majority of the hail was quarter sized..

Tornado in COOKE, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 15:55:00 to 09-MAY-15 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE MUNI ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cooke County emergency manager observed a brief tornado near Lindsay.

Tornado in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 16:15:00 to 09-MAY-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFF
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators and storm spotters observed a brief tornado near the southern shore of Lake Leon. A National Weather Service storm survey crew confirmed the tornado damage the next day. Trees, fences, and one home suffered damage from this tornado.

Tornado in ERATH, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 17:58:00 to 09-MAY-15 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUCKABAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators observed a tornado to the northeast of Huckabay. The tornado was brief, and only produced damage to ranch land in north central Erath County.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 13:16:00 to 10-MAY-15 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team found evidence of EF-1 damage from a tornado in central Denton County. This tornado began near the city of Argyle and moved in a north to northeast direction, towards the city of Denton. Several small buildings were damaged or destroyed along US 377 between Argyle and Denton. As the tornado entered into a sparsely populated area within the Denton city limits, trees were damaged. As the storm made its way to near the US 377 and I-35E intersection, the damage began to dissipate as the tornado dissipated. The Denton County Emergency Services estimate the tornado damage to be approximately $3.5 million.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 10:03:00 to 10-MAY-15 10:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 10:14:00 to 10-MAY-15 10:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 20:10:00 to 10-MAY-15 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported large trees down across FM 314.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 15:55:00 to 10-MAY-15 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of tree damage was received between Clifton and Cranfille Gap, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 16:28:00 to 10-MAY-15 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAGUNA PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that trees were uprooted neat Lake Whitney; wind speeds were estimated between 70 and 80 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 16:28:00 to 10-MAY-15 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that a barn was damaged on route 6 between Clifton and Meridian TX.

Tornado in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 15:08:00 to 10-MAY-15 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH GALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team found evidence of EF-1 damage from a tornado in far northern Grayson County. The tornado began north of US 69 near Craft Road and moved northeastward into the Carpenter's Bluff area near the Red River. The damage in the area was mainly to trees. However, one church building near Carpenter's Bluff sustained roof damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching the Red River.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 13:39:00 to 10-MAY-15 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBREY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey found tornado damage near the cities of Krugerville and Aubrey. The tornado began just east of US 377 near Woodland Drive in Krugerville, before moving northeast into open fields. The tornado did minimal damage, with only a few shingles missing from a neighborhood of well built homes. Further east, a farm house suffered more damage, along with several trees being uprooted.

Tornado in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 17:07:00 to 10-MAY-15 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado near Cottonwood.

Tornado in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 17:34:00 to 10-MAY-15 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN FLYING G ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado southwest of Terrell. The tornado produced minimal damage over open fields.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 18:28:00 to 10-MAY-15 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported multiple trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 18:45:00 to 10-MAY-15 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that a barn was destroyed, along with out buildings blown over and fences down in Bardwell, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 23:30:00 to 10-MAY-15 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEANWRIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that trees approximately 24 inches in diameter were blown over near Chambers Cemetery on County Road 153.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 17:03:00 to 10-MAY-15 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEORIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator captured a brief tornado on camera at 5:03 PM CDT outside of Peoria. The tornado lasted only a few minutes, and produced minor damage to farmland.

Tornado in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 15:45:00 to 10-MAY-15 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team found evidence of EF-1 tornado damage near the Shive community in Hamilton County. The tornado began southeast of the town center, damaging a house, several trees, and several farm buildings. The tornado occurred over mainly open land over its five mile path, but did damage to four houses. Several Hamilton County roads needed to be cleared thanks to tree damage as well.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-15 18:20:00 to 10-MAY-15 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed and recorded a multiple vortex tornado northeast of Brandon. While large, the tornado produced no visible damage, except to farm fields. However, the combination of a large tornado which moved slowly, produced quite a bit of damage to the fields.