Isolated severe thunderstorms developed over East Texas during the afternoon of July 15th, as strong heating and instability developed ahead of an upper level disturbance that developed from strong to severe thunderstorms as they moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex earlier in the morning. These storms tracked east across Wood, Upshur, Gregg, Marion, and Harrison Counties, intensifying as they moved just east of Gilmer to the north side of Longview and across much of Harrison County, with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across these areas. Even an isolated large hail report was received on the north side of Longview. These severe thunderstorms then moved into extreme Northwest Louisiana, affecting the northern suburbs of Shreveport and Bossier City before weakening. Additional severe thunderstorms developed on the backside of the upper level disturbance along the Texas/Louisiana line near Waskom and tracked southeast, where numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were also received as 60+ mph winds blew through across South Shreveport. These storms weakened by mid and late evening southeast of Shreveport with the loss of heating and instability.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMP, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 14:54:00 to 15-JUL-16 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 15:36:00 to 15-JUL-16 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD DIANA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on 726 north of Hwy. 259 just south of Ore City.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 15:38:00 to 15-JUL-16 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: COX
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Astor Road and FM. 2796.

Hail in GREGG, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 16:02:00 to 15-JUL-16 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNERYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail was reported between Longview and Judson, Texas.

Hail in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 15-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 15-JUL-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in Jefferson on Wilson and MLK roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 15-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on a home on Fair Street.  Trees were also downed on Pinecrest Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 15-JUL-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMPS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large two-story shop house was destroyed by damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMP, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 14:42:00 to 15-JUL-16 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the western portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-16 14:10:00 to 15-JUL-16 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNSBORO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Hwy. 11 west of Winnsboro, Texas.