An upper level trough pushed a cold front into a warm, moist airmass over South Central Texas. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the front and some produced tornadoes and damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:28:00 to 20-FEB-17 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRALL
Magnitude: 100.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 115 mph that significantly damaged a metal building system, at least 10 homes, at least a dozen farm buildings, mobile homes, and RVs north of Thrall. A couple suffered minor injuries when their RV was blown over. Most of the damage was caused by 60 to 65 mph wind gusts.

Hail in KINNEY, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 17:41:00 to 19-FEB-17 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACKETTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A video on social media showed a thunderstorm producing golf ball size hail along Hwy 90 in Brackettville.

Hail in KINNEY, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 17:45:00 to 19-FEB-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACKETTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 22:10:00 to 19-FEB-17 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 17:45:00 to 19-FEB-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMANDY
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 knocked down power lines approximately two miles south of FM1665 and Hwy 277 between Quemado and Eagle Pass.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 21:35:00 to 19-FEB-17 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew over a few sheds north of Devine.

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 02:09:00 to 20-FEB-17 02:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding closing Old Fredericksburg Rd. north of Lost Creek Gap in far northwestern San Antonio.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:10:00 to 20-FEB-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYSIUM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that knocked down some large tree limbs and significantly damaged a car port.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:25:00 to 20-FEB-17 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
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 knocked down multiple power poles and damaged some trees and roofs across the southern part of Elgin.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:41:00 to 20-FEB-17 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 78 mph at knocked down a tree across Hwy 77 north of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMAL, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:06:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DITTLINGER
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 damaged a number of Juniper and Cedar trees. Limbs from five inches to one foot diameter were ripped from the trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:00:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHERTZ
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 that knocked down a large highway sign on I-35 at Schertz Pkwy.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:14:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUGGER
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 overturned several RVs at an RV shop south of Seguin.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMAL, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:08:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BRAUNFELS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 75 mph that tore part of the roof off a barn, knocked down a road sign, uprooted a tree, and knocked down several tree branches up to three inches diameter along Hueco Springs Loop Rd. in New Braunfels.

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 02:33:00 to 20-FEB-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACDONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding closing Grosenbacher Rd. in far western San Antonio., and Menger Rd. at Fossil Creek.

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:38:00 to 20-FEB-17 02:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKS AFB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding closing S. Blue Wing Rd. north of Mickey Rd. in southeastern San Antonio.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:40:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINDALE
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 damaged a barn roof, front porch awning, and knocked down a 100 year old tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 22:36:00 to 19-FEB-17 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that ripped part of the roof off a house in northern San Antonio near the Olmos Basin Golf Course. This storm also produced a tornado in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 22:37:00 to 19-FEB-17 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEMENTVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that tore part of the roof off a house and knocked some three inch diameter tree branches in northern San Antonio near the Olmos Basin Golf Course. This storm also produced a tornado in the area.

Tornado in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 22:42:00 to 19-FEB-17 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed near the intersection of Walzem Rd. and New World Dr. This tornado produced EF0 damage as it traveled to the northeast before lifting near the intersection of Crestway Dr. and O'Connor Rd. There was primarily damage to trees and minor damage to roofs and carports (DI FR12, DOD 2).  According to City of San Antonio and Bexar County assessment, there were 4 homes that had major damage, 6 with minor damage, and 74 homes that were affected.  There is currently no estimate of monetary loss.

Tornado in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 22:36:00 to 19-FEB-17 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO HGTS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed near San Pedro Ave. at the San Pedro Golf course and moved northeastward while strengthening to an EF1 near Jackson-Keller Rd. As it got to Linda Dr. it strengthened and the damage path was its widest at near 600 yards. The tornado took a bit of a right turn and moved due east along Linda Dr. and Sharon Dr. where it had peak winds of near 120 mph making it an EF2 tornado. A few homes in this area had their roofs completely removed (DI FR12, DOD 6). The tornado crossed Highway 281 near the Alamo Quarry Market shopping center as an EF1 and continued on an east-northeast track through Alamo Heights. Along its path numerous homes had roof damage (DI FR12, DOD 4) and major tree damage (DI TH, DOD 4) with large oak trees snapped and uprooted. Several apartment buildings had roof damage (DI ACT, DOD 2). The rest of the track was mainly EF0 damage with a few smaller pockets of EF1 damage. The tornado crossed near the Nacogdoches/New Braunfels Ave. intersection, moved east-northeast, crossing Harry Wurzbach Rd. and finally dissipating near the I-410/Salado Creek area.  According to City of San Antonio assessment, 2 homes were destroyed, 77 had major damage, 55 had minor damage, and 120 homes were affected.  There is not an estimate on monetary repairs.

Tornado in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 22:43:00 to 19-FEB-17 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed just northeast of Thousand Oaks Dr. along Scarsdale Dr. The tornado moved to the northeast through residential neighborhoods between Nacogdoches Rd. and Stahl Rd. The tornado produced widespread EF0 damage and pockets of EF1 damage to homes and trees. Some single family homes lost sections of their roofs (DI FR12, DOD 4). There was also significant damage to large utility structures (DI ETL, DOD 4). This damage might have rated higher (DOD 6), but the utility company told us they collapse at much lower wind speeds. The tornado lifted near the intersection of Judson Rd. and Stahl Rd.  According to the City of San Antonio assessment, 22 homes had major damage, 12 had minor damage, and 81 homes were affected.  There is no estimate of monetary loss.

Tornado in COMAL, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:00:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORBYN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially occurred at the end of Dedeke Dr. near the Dry Comal Creek. This tornado primarily produced minor tree damage (DI TS, DOD 3) as it traveled to the northeast before lifting northeast of Tonne Dr. E. Only a few homes were affected.

Tornado in HAYS, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:26:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began at the intersection of RR12 and Hugo Rd. where some trees were snapped and a small business had considerable structural damage (DI MBS, DOD 5). The tornado traveled northeastward and likely traversed a large area of land that was inaccessible until reaching Hilliard Rd. and a neighborhood along Thousand Oaks Loop. There was a wide area of considerable tree damage, including a tree uprooted and dropped onto a vehicle (DI TH, DOD 4). The tornado then turned to the north-northeast and crossed the Blanco River before ending near the Kyle Cemetery on Old Stagecoach Rd. At this point, damage became much less significant and sporadic moving to the east toward I-35.  There is no estimate of monetary damages.

Tornado in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:16:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUGGER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This short-lived tornado occurred about 7 miles south of Seguin along Hwy 123. This tornado overturned several recreational vehicles, damaged several sheds and outbuildings, and damaged the roof of a house (DI FR12, DOD 2).  There is no estimate of monetary damages.

Tornado in HAYS, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:48:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEIDERWALD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed northwest of Niederwald. Damage in this area included a destroyed aluminum barn structure (DI SBO, DOD 6), car port damage, and a few trees with large limbs snapped. As the tornado moved to the northeast it crossed into Travis County approximately 1.7 miles north-northwest of Niederwald. It continued for another 2.4 miles into the Mustang Ridge area.  There is no estimate of monetary damages.

Tornado in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 19-FEB-17 23:49:00 to 19-FEB-17 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREEDMOOR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed northwest of Niederwald and moved to the northeast into Travis County approximately 1.5 miles north of Niederwald. It continued to the northeast for 1.4 miles and then turned to the east for another mile into the Mustang Ridge area for a total track length in Travis County of 2.4 miles. Multiple mobile homes in the Mustang Ridge area had significant roof damage rated as EF0 damage (DI MHSW, DOD 4). The tornado likely lifted as it approached Hwy 130.  There is no estimate of monetary damages.

Tornado in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:28:00 to 20-FEB-17 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was the southern one of a pair on near parallel tracks a few miles south of Hwy 79. It moved toward the north-northeast through the small town of Noack and then turned to the north approximately a mile north-northeast of the town. Damage was sporadic, but concentrated when it occurred. The most significant damage was to a 3-bin grain storage facility where the bins were completely destroyed and swept from their foundations (DI SBO, DOD 8). Additional damage occurred to an extension of Christ Lutheran Church of Noack on FM112. The extension was ripped from the main building where the walls had been bolted to the foundation (DI LRB, DOD 6).  There is no estimate of monetary losses.

Tornado in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 00:25:00 to 20-FEB-17 00:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was the northern one of a pair on near parallel tracks a few miles south of Hwy 79. It made a zig-zag path as it moved in a generally northeasterly direction. Damage was sporadic, but concentrated when it occurred. The most significant damage was to a metal building system home (DI MBS, DOD 5), at least five other single family homes, and 12 railroad cars that were blown off the tracks east of Thrall. The train cars may have also been affected by strong straight-line winds.  There is no estimate of monetary losses.