A strong upper level disturbance and a cold front moved through during the morning of the 27th. Widespread tree damage was associated with a bowing line segment in Southeast Texas along with 2 tornadoes.

Tornado in JASPER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 05:22:00 to 27-APR-16 05:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near FM 1005 just north of Magnolia Springs where it uprooted several pine trees. A home along FM 1005 was damaged when a tree fell on it. The path continued northeast and caused mostly tree damage with minor out building damage also noted. The tornado dissipated near Boggy Creek north of CR 317.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 05:05:00 to 27-APR-16 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOUNTZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Hardin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 05:32:00 to 27-APR-16 05:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture was posted to social media showing a tree fell on a truck in Kirbyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 05:25:00 to 27-APR-16 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were downed around Jasper. One tree fell onto a house near College and 2nd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 05:44:00 to 27-APR-16 05:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were downed around Van Buren Elementary and nearby streets in Groves.

Tornado in TYLER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 04:58:00 to 27-APR-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down southeast of Woodville near highway 287 where tree fall displayed greater convergence and some roofing material was removed from a building. The tornado continued to the southeast snapping numerous softwood trees before dissipating just East of County Road 4250.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 04:50:00 to 27-APR-16 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread tree and power line damage occurred around Woodville. Many trees had large branches broken or were up rooted. The vast majority of the trees fell to the east. One mobile home had a tree fall onto it just west of Woodville and the occupant was injured when the tree fell. A building near the intersection of Highway 69 and North Charlton had roofing material removed along with windows blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 05:24:00 to 27-APR-16 05:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lake Rayburn Fire Department extracted an individual that was pinned in bed by a fallen pine tree. The person was transported to a nearby hospital. The Jasper AWOS also reported a wind gust of 54 MPH when the line of storms passed.