An upper level trough moved into the southern plains and along with a cold front caused thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced large hail and damaging wind gusts. This was the third big hail storm to hit the San Antonio area this month. The Insurance Council of Texas reported combined insured losses of $1.9 billion from the three storms. In addition, from their press release, This figure does not take into account any commercial losses such as schools, grocery stores, retail outlets, or office buildings which could place the total insured losses well over $2 billion.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:15:00 to 30-APR-16 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KYLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that knocked over a tractor trailer truck closing two lanes of northbound I-35 in San Marcos.

Thunderstorm Wind in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:20:00 to 30-APR-16 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABINAL
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 55 kts. This storm also produced one inch hail.

Hail in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:40:00 to 30-APR-16 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOZA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:41:00 to 30-APR-16 03:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOZA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:15:00 to 29-APR-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUEMADO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:48:00 to 30-APR-16 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 52 kts by the ASOS at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:48:00 to 30-APR-16 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down 15 power poles in Austin.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 03:48:00 to 30-APR-16 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that damaged two 737s at their terminal gates at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The were shifted by the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 04:08:00 to 30-APR-16 04:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELAN
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 75 mph by the Camp Swift RAWS.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 20:03:00 to 29-APR-16 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO HGTS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 20:03:00 to 29-APR-16 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGHORN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 01:40:00 to 30-APR-16 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOERNE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 01:53:00 to 30-APR-16 01:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOERNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:00:00 to 30-APR-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOERNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:17:00 to 29-APR-16 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUEMADO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:45:00 to 29-APR-16 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:45:00 to 29-APR-16 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 04:10:00 to 30-APR-16 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew out windows of a few houses and knocked out power.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 04:10:00 to 30-APR-16 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that tore roofs off and  blew windows out of numerous houses, knocked down numerous trees and power lines, and caused structural damage to houses and businesses.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:50:00 to 29-APR-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAT TWIN OAKS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:51:00 to 29-APR-16 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 04:15:00 to 30-APR-16 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that snapped or blew down numerous large trees some of which were 40 feet tall.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 04:55:00 to 30-APR-16 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:10:00 to 30-APR-16 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERGHIEM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COMAL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:25:00 to 30-APR-16 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in COMAL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:30:00 to 30-APR-16 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COMAL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:31:00 to 30-APR-16 02:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISCHER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in COMAL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:35:00 to 30-APR-16 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISCHER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COMAL, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:40:00 to 30-APR-16 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:50:00 to 30-APR-16 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:53:00 to 30-APR-16 02:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:55:00 to 30-APR-16 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT GAYNOR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that snapped some eight to 10 inch diameter trees about four to five feet above the ground.

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 02:56:00 to 30-APR-16 02:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter