A region of intense warm advection led to thunderstorm development over western counties of North Texas Wednesday Night in advance of a developing upper trough across the western United States. Storms were able to rotate and maintain strong updrafts as they propagated east along a warm front into the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex Thursday morning. Damaging hail up to the size of tennis balls pounded the Fort Worth area from multiple supercells, causing an estimated 600 million dollars in damage in Tarrant County alone. Fortunately, storms were able to weaken before they reached the Dallas area after sunrise.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:45:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANTEGO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:55:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime sized hail at the UTA Campus in Arlington.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:52:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball sized hail in south Arlington.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 07:10:00 to 17-MAR-16 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported along Camp Wisdom Road east of Highway 360 in Grand Prairie.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large quantity of quarter sized hail fell 3 miles northeast of Aledo.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:08:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTLAND
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof was blown off the Sutherlands Lumber Yard at Camp Bowie Blvd and Williams Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:15:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENBROOK
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of ping pong, golf ball, and just over 2 inch sized hail stones were reported across the northern portions of Benbrook including along Camp Bowie Blvd and near the Benbrook traffic circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 07:45:00 to 17-MAR-16 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Roof damage due to thunderstorm winds was reported along Highway 195 between Paris and Faught.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 07:45:00 to 17-MAR-16 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage due to thunderstorm winds was reported near the intersection of Loop 286 and Highway 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 17-MAR-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind damage was reported along County Road 15100 southeast of Blossom.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:19:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind-driven golf ball sized hail was covering the ground at TCU.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:23:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported at I-30 and Hulen Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:30:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The carport at the Fort Worth PD Driving Track was destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:45:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 04:25:00 to 17-MAR-16 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 07:45:00 to 17-MAR-16 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIDELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 07:00:00 to 17-MAR-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter sized hail was reported near Interstate 20 and Collins Street in Arlington.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 08:25:00 to 17-MAR-16 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail was reported 4 miles south of Whitesboro.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 07:55:00 to 17-MAR-16 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 05:58:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE SETTLEMENT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Half dollar sized hail reported in White Settlement and also at Interstate 30 and Las Vegas Trail.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FWH)CARSWELL AFB FT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Medstar reported around 2 inch hail damaged approximately 30 staff vehicles, 8 support vehicles, 20-30 ambulance chassis, and 11 more ambulances at their Headquarters on Alta Mere Dr in Fort Worth.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:08:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail reported in downtown Fort Worth.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:15:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY HILL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 150.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tennis ball sized hail at the TCU campus.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 09:10:00 to 17-MAR-16 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 08:43:00 to 17-MAR-16 08:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported 6 miles west of the city of Denton near Highway 380 and FM 156.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 09:30:00 to 17-MAR-16 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 10:45:00 to 17-MAR-16 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail reported 2 miles southwest of Blue Ridge.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:10:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER HILLS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 200.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hen egg sized hail reported near Hulen Street and Vickery Blvd in west Fort Worth. Heavy hail damage was also reported along west Camp Bowie Blvd where numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:10:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Half dollar sized hail in west Fort Worth at Hulen St and Bellaire Dr.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:38:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:35:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON PYLON ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail at the corner of Earle Street and Perkins Rd in Arlington.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 11:03:00 to 17-MAR-16 11:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 11:18:00 to 17-MAR-16 11:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ping pong ball sized hail 5 miles west-northwest of Celeste.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 06:15:00 to 17-MAR-16 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large hail at the Fort Worth Zoo killed 5 flamingos and 3 other birds. Some property was also damaged at the zoo.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-16 03:12:00 to 17-MAR-16 03:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE SETTLEMENT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media