Thunderstorms developed late Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening along a dryline as it surged east to the Interstate 35 corridor. Several of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds, hail and one tornado. The tornadic storm in northern Tarrant County proceeded to drop large hail as it moved east into northern Dallas and southern Collin County, creating around 700 million dollars in overall hail damage.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 18:55:00 to 23-MAR-16 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported 3 miles northwest of Gordonville.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:10:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported near Windhaven Parkway and Arbor Hills Way in The Colony.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:25:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Up to quarter sized hail was reported at Huguley Hospital in south Fort Worth.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:25:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 18:57:00 to 23-MAR-16 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported 7 miles north of Sadler on FM 901.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:00:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was reported in Gainesville but hail up to 0.50 was reported in several locations across the county along the track of the storms.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:14:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO LOES ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported 7 miles north of Pottsboro.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:25:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:12:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEASTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter sized hail was reported 4 miles north of Weatherford.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:50:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of golf balls in Pecan Acres.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:35:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime sized hail was reported near Highway 199 and Newsome Mound Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 19:57:00 to 23-MAR-16 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported near Hicks Airfield.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:15:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated nickel sized hail 5 miles south-southeast of Weatherford, TX.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:22:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated nickel-sized hail near Texas Motor Speedway.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:27:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated quarter-sized hail near Trophy Club, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 70 MPH wind gust on the Coppell/Irving line near West Belt Line Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:37:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported wind destroying a barn and debris being blown into power lines.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:40:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated hail slightly larger than quarter-sized just north of Weatherford, TX.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:05:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter-sized hail approximately 2 miles northwest of Cresson, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:05:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail on Auburn Way in Coppell.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:10:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Slightly larger than quarter sized hail was reported near Josey Lane and Hebron Parkway in Carrollton.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:15:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported 1 mile south of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:12:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail near Interstate 20 and Bryant Irvin Road in Fort Worth.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:20:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SYCAMORE AR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported near West Everman Road and Sycamore School Road.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 18:01:00 to 23-MAR-16 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported 5 miles WNW of Lindsay.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:25:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Penny to half dollar sized hail was reported near Spring Creek Pkwy and Alma Dr in Plano. The hail lasted for 10 minutes.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:31:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Half dollar sized hail was reported in North Richardson.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:40:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in the northern portions of Garland.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:42:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:55:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Dime sized hail was reported at Cedar Hill State Park.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 22:30:00 to 23-MAR-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:34:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported in West Plano.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:35:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported at South Jupiter Rd and E Main St in Allen.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:35:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping Pong ball sized hail was reported near Los Rios Blvd and Park Blvd.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:40:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to ping pong ball sized hail reported in Murphy.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:37:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACHSE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hen Egg sized hail was reported on Scott Drive in Sachse. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:08:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team determined an EF-0 tornado briefly occurred on the night of March 23rd. This QLCS tornado spun up on the south side of US 287, before making a north to northeast track across the highway, damaging several storage buildings and two homes. Damage was limited at the homes, but the storage facility lost several awnings, overhead doors, and fences.

Hail in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 23:15:00 to 23-MAR-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRASHEAR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 22:23:00 to 23-MAR-16 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO MILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE RES
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning started a house fire on Prince Edward Court in Flower Mound.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:30:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNEY
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning set a roof on fire on a house under construction near the Sam Rayburn Tollway and North Josey Lane.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:15:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 150.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported golf-ball sized hail near the intersection of Parker Road and Dallas North Tollway. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage. The storm causing millions of dollars of damage in Plano and the surrounding area.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:20:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 150.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Up to golf ball sized hail in Plano at Park Blvd and Preston Rd, and across many other parts of Plano. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage. The storm causing millions of dollars of damage in Plano and the surrounding area.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:25:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple sources continued to reported golf ball sized hail in Plano; including the intersection of 15th St and Alma Dr. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage. The storm causing millions of dollars of damage in Plano and the surrounding area.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:45:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was reported at the Wylie/Murphy border. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 18:10:00 to 23-MAR-16 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 18:50:00 to 23-MAR-16 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail up to the size of pennies was covering the ground at FM 3108 and CR 3629 south of Lindsay.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:37:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail reported 2 miles north-northeast of Plano. The hail shattered windows in cars, homes, and businesses which is what caused most of the damage. The storm causing millions of dollars of damage in Plano and the surrounding area.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:45:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIPAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hood County Sheriff's Department reported quarter sized hail just south of Lipan, TX.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:10:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported near Parker Road and Marsh Lane in far west Plano.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:53:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated quarter-sized hail near the intersection of Timberland and Beach Street in Keller.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:45:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail near the intersection of Yaggi Drive and China Berry Drive in Flower Mound, TX. Half dollar sized hail was also reported around other parts of Flower Mound for several minutes.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:55:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell near Business 121 and Southwest Parkway in Lewisville.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 20:55:00 to 23-MAR-16 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Walnut sized hail was reported south of Lewisville.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:03:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated ping pong to golf-ball sized hail in Lewisville, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:15:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported in west Plano near the Denton/Collin county line.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-16 21:20:00 to 23-MAR-16 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported near Southwest High School in Benbrook.