A warm front and a dry line combined to produce another round of severe weather across the region. Three tornadoes occurred on April 29th producing relatively minor damage equivalent to EF-0 damage. The big story during this period was the 6 flash flood fatalities in the Palestine area in Anderson County on the night of the 29th.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:25:00 to 29-APR-16 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in the southern and southwestern sections of Fort Worth.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:15:00 to 29-APR-16 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported quarter sized hail approximately 3 miles south of Denton.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:18:00 to 29-APR-16 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported golf ball sized hail approximately two miles north of the city of Denton.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:22:00 to 29-APR-16 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEN WHEELER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Sheriff's deputy reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Ben Wheeler.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:27:00 to 29-APR-16 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:53:00 to 29-APR-16 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was observed near the city of Celina on the afternoon of the 29th. This tornado began near a wedding venue, about 2 miles east of Celina High School. Several trees were damaged on this property, with the structure sustaining  roof damage. The tornado then continued moving to the northwest for about a mile, before dissipating.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 17:28:00 to 29-APR-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIMROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department spotters observed a tornado to the north of the city of Edom. A NWS damage survey crew found evidence of EF-0 damage to several trees to the northwest and northeast of the city. Several county roads were closed for a brief period of time due to the trees blocking the roadways.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:13:00 to 29-APR-16 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCERS GAP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Comanche County emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail fell along County Road 590 approximately five miles southwest of the city of Comanche.

Tornado in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:33:00 to 29-APR-16 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: IREDELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bosque Emergency Manager observed a brief tornado five miles to the east of Iredell, over open ranch land. Only a few trees were damaged.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 28-APR-16 19:42:00 to 28-APR-16 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of quarters was reported on the south side of Belton, approximately a half of a mile north of the Bell County Expo Center.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 28-APR-16 19:52:00 to 28-APR-16 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLHOUSE LAKE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two inch sized hail was reported by broadcast media, west of Belton near Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 28-APR-16 19:49:00 to 28-APR-16 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail to the size of half dollars was reported in the city of Belton.

Flood in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:30:00 to 29-APR-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Late newspaper reports indicated emergency personnel rescued nine people for high water after several residences were flooded by rain and heavy rain over the past few days. Approximately nine people were pulled from the flood waters. Water forced at least five additional persons to be displaced due to the flood.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 28-APR-16 20:01:00 to 28-APR-16 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail to the size of quarters fell near Morgan's Point Resort.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 28-APR-16 20:10:00 to 28-APR-16 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported hail slightly larger than quarters.

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 17:32:00 to 29-APR-16 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMETA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:50:00 to 29-APR-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A media report indicated a barn with roof damage in the vicinity of the intersection of CR 133 and CR 134 near the town of Celina, TX.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:19:00 to 29-APR-16 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported in Benbrook; likely the eastern portions of the city based on the storm track.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 16:15:00 to 29-APR-16 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime sized hail was reported at UNT in Denton.

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:09:00 to 29-APR-16 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail fell in the city of Lampasas.

Lightning in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 02:00:00 to 27-APR-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATCO
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a small fire at a home on Rancho Pacifico Road in Lorena.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 28-APR-16 20:15:00 to 28-APR-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported hail had grown to the size of golf balls west of Belton High School.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 01:10:00 to 29-APR-16 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of quarters fell in St. Jo.

Hail in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 12:15:00 to 29-APR-16 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail in the city of Franklin.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 13:36:00 to 29-APR-16 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOM BEAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported in Tom Bean.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 14:35:00 to 29-APR-16 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 14:52:00 to 29-APR-16 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO VISTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:13:00 to 29-APR-16 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 30-APR-16 00:37:00 to 30-APR-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nearly 7.5 of rain fell over Palestine in about one hour causing flooding across the city. Cars were flooded in downtown Palestine. Newspapers also reported that businesses and homes in low-lying areas across the city were flooded and damaged. A total of 35 homes sustained major damage and 3 businesses in Old Town Palestine were damaged. the railroad track at Sycamore and Gillespie streets were washed out. Flooding was also reported at Loop 256 and Highway 84 on the east side of Palestine. To the southwest of Palestine, part of Shamrock Drive was washed out.

Lightning in BELL, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 00:30:00 to 27-APR-16 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOD AFB
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a fire at a duplex on Yi Drive in Killeen.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:00:00 to 29-APR-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A series of thunderstorms producing heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across Hopkins County and in Sulphur Springs. By 4 pm, it was reported that a number of main roads in Sulphur Springs were flooded and cars were already stalling in the high water in some locations. Other side streets were also impassable in the afternoon and/or evening hours. The local fire department reported swift water rescues on Buford Circle, Main Street at League Street, and MLK Drive. Outside of the city, several county roads were reported impassable with vehicles also stalled in high water. Near Como, one lady was rescued when her car was swept off the road by rising flood waters in the evening hours. Other county roads that were reported flooded were CR 4759, FM 1567, CR 2436 near Como, FM 2653, FM 69, CR 4582, SH 19 south, CR 4762, CR 3568, CR 3504 and CR 3236.

Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 21:30:00 to 30-APR-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads in Sulphur Springs and across the county remained flooded after several inches of rain fell in county.

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 17:41:00 to 29-APR-16 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMETA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was reported near Lometa.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 17:31:00 to 29-APR-16 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:55:00 to 29-APR-16 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPERAS COVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported quarter to golf ball sized hail approximately one mile east-northeast of Copperas Cove. Damage was done to several vehicles.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 20:47:00 to 29-APR-16 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported golf ball sized hail to the northwest of Temple.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:29:00 to 29-APR-16 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Denison.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 15:20:00 to 29-APR-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported golf ball sized hail near the intersection of Hulen and Alta Mesa in southern Fort Worth.

Hail in LEON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 13:57:00 to 29-APR-16 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUEZ
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported in Marquez.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 01:11:00 to 29-APR-16 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOOT
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire on Silverlake Road in McKinney. The entire second story of the home was destroyed.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 23:00:00 to 30-APR-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant and deadly flash flooding happened on Timber Drive in Palestine after 7.5 of water fell in one hour. A family of 5 died in this location while drying to escape the flood waters. Six of 10 homes on the cul-de-sac were completely destroyed by flood waters. Some residents had to be rescued from the roofs of their homes and the water was reported to be 12 feet deep inside some homes.

Hail in LEON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 14:00:00 to 29-APR-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 23:00:00 to 30-APR-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEANWRIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 30 year old male died in flood waters on Anderson County Road 370.

Hail in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 13:00:00 to 29-APR-16 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-16 19:50:00 to 29-APR-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOPPERL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

According to late published newspaper reports, a man was found dead inside his truck which was submerged in a creek that feeds into the upper end of Lake Whitney / Brazos River in Bosque County. Reports suggest the truck was driving on Bosque County Road 1190, when the vehicle was swept off the roadway.