The interaction of a dryline, a strong upper level disturbance and plenty of moisture  resulted in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms across a large part of West Central Texas.  An isolated tornado was also photographed just north of Stamford.  A line of severe thunderstorms quickly formed and produced the vast majority of the large hail and wind reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 16:35:00 to 26-APR-16 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLIN
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported significant wind damage in Hamlin.  A National Weather Service survey team found roofs blown off of buildings and some downed wood fences.  These damaging winds blew out glass windows on a building and two vehicles.  The damaging thunderstorms winds also knocked down trees and a power pole.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 16:32:00 to 26-APR-16 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 16:45:00 to 26-APR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMFORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported half dollar size hail about a mile west southwest of Stamford.

Hail in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:02:00 to 26-APR-16 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported a lot of golf ball size hail in Haskell.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:42:00 to 26-APR-16 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO GAP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph about 1/2 mile west of Buffalo Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:38:00 to 26-APR-16 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: THROCKMORTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire Department reported a wind gust of 70 mph about 4 miles north of Throckmorton.

Hail in COKE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 18:13:00 to 26-APR-16 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRONTE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported ping pong ball size hail about 4 miles north of Bronte.

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:50:00 to 26-APR-16 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:59:00 to 26-APR-16 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVALO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:56:00 to 26-APR-16 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Clyde.

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 18:44:00 to 26-APR-16 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOVICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail about 1 mile northeast of Novice.

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:08:00 to 26-APR-16 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS PLAINS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in Cross Plains.

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:19:00 to 26-APR-16 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER VLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported nickel size hail about 10 miles northeast of Silver Valley.

Hail in BROWN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:10:00 to 26-APR-16 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRIFTY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported nickel size hail about 1 mile west of Thrifty.

Hail in BROWN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:09:00 to 26-APR-16 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 22:22:00 to 26-APR-16 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 22:20:00 to 26-APR-16 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONORA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 23:27:00 to 26-APR-16 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 19:30:00 to 26-APR-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN COVE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail up to the size of ping pong balls about 1/2 mile east of Glen Cove.

Hail in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 22:27:00 to 26-APR-16 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONORA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball size hail just south of Sonora, causing broken windows and dents on vehicles.

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 18:59:00 to 26-APR-16 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHRISTOVAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail just south of Christoval.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 17:43:00 to 26-APR-16 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ABI)ABILENE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in BROWN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 20:38:00 to 26-APR-16 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail about 2 miles northwest of Brownwood.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 16:17:00 to 26-APR-16 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STERLING, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 16:15:00 to 26-APR-16 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball size hail along US Highway 87 about 12.5 miles northwest of Sterling City.

Tornado in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 16:47:00 to 26-APR-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser photographed a tornado located just north of Stamford.  The location of the tornado is estimated using radar and spotter information.  The storm chaser took the picture from the golf course looking to the north and northwest.  The tornado became quickly wrapped up in rain.