Thunderstorms developed along a dryline over the western and northern counties of the FWD CWA during the late afternoon and evening hours of Tuesday as an upper level disturbance moved overhead. Storms eventually organized into a line during the late evening hours, which moved east across the rest of the region. Damaging winds were the main severe threat that night but three tornadoes occurred in Grayson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 21:03:00 to 26-APR-16 21:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds damaged and split trees along Kennon Lane northwest of Pottsboro. The resident estimated 65-80 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:35:00 to 26-APR-16 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm winds tore about a metal barn on Hoben Road north of Nocon and another barn along CR 3394 to the north and west.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 18:20:00 to 26-APR-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported trees snapped and damage to the roof and carport of a house about a mile south of Olney, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 18:13:00 to 26-APR-16 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a 60 MPH wind gust approximately 5 miles west of Olney, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 18:22:00 to 26-APR-16 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny-sized hail about a mile north of Bridgeport, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:42:00 to 26-APR-16 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 60 MPH wind gust just west of Cool, TX.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:50:00 to 26-APR-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf-ball sized hail in Myra, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:59:00 to 26-APR-16 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated a 60 MPH wind gust in Alvord, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:40:00 to 26-APR-16 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Spotter reports indicated an estimated 70 MPH wind gust, as well as a car blown off the road near the intersection of Sandusky Road and Highway 377.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:28:00 to 26-APR-16 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported roof damage to apartments and office buildings. Power lines were reported blown down, along with debris on the ground in mid-town.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 21:13:00 to 26-APR-16 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 90 MPH wind gust in Sherman, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 22:04:00 to 26-APR-16 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel-sized hail near the intersection of Interstate 30 and Bobtown Road in Garland, TX.

Tornado in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 21:11:00 to 26-APR-16 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters observed and reported a tornado which moved from southwest of Bells to just northwest of the Bells High School. This storm produced little damage other than tree damage near Bells. The only damage in town was to a recreational vehicle business near the intersection of US 82 and US 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 23:30:00 to 26-APR-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lampasas Sheriff's Department reported numerous trees and power lines down, causing several road blocks and power outages in the city.

Tornado in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:22:00 to 26-APR-16 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey crew determined a brief tornado produced EF-0 damage on the southeast side of Whitesboro. This tornado was embedded in a squall line and produced damage to four homes and two businesses. The most damage was done to a business, which took the brunt of a direct hit of a roof which was blown off of another house upstream.

Tornado in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 21:00:00 to 26-APR-16 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team determined a tornado produced EF-0 and EF-1 damage to several homes, businesses, and one school on the evening of April 26th. The tornado occurred in Howe, just south of the Sherman city limits, beginning on the west side of US 75. The tornado damaged a mobile home business near the Howe High School, where superficial damage was done due to debris flying into and onto the school. The damage to the school was mainly superficial, however. The tornado continued to move northeast and damaged approximately 20 homes, causing widespread roof, fence, and vehicle damage. Five people were injured in this area, but none had life threatening injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 21:13:00 to 26-APR-16 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds damaged part of Denison High School and the school had to be closed the next day.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:40:00 to 26-APR-16 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Cooke County Emergency Manager reported to the local newspaper that some homes near Lake Kiowa sustained roof damage from high thunderstorm winds.