Over the course of several days, a dynamic weather system produced severe weather across North and Central Texas. Several low-end tornadoes developed, causing damage to several properties on the 13th. Additional severe storms occurred on the 14th, with mostly large hail.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 14:10:00 to 13-OCT-18 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball size hail reported by spotter on 175 south of Athens.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-18 18:00:00 to 14-OCT-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch hail reported in Dublin.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 11:47:00 to 13-OCT-18 11:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tornado landed just southwest of Waxahachie High School where a convergent path was noted in grass. Damage occurred to a window and bay door on the gymnasium corner. The tornado continued northeast for a little longer breaking out windows in cars and sliding them at an angle. Three parking lot lights were bent to the ground, and 3 handicap signs were also pushed down to the ground along the path. Finally a small empty school band trailer was picked up and tossed into the nearby field about 50 yards from its original location. The maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 11:52:00 to 13-OCT-18 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The survey team found damage consistent with an EF0 tornado, with peak winds of 80 mph. A few trees and homes were damaged south of downtown Hillsboro (approximately 4 miles south) on the west side of Interstate 35. The tornado damage was localized to a small neighborhood near Patton Mill Rd. Mostly shingles and fences were damaged at these residences. The tornado dissipated before crossing I-35. The maximum estimated winds were 80 mph.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 12:02:00 to 13-OCT-18 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The survey team determined a second tornado occurred on the east side of I-35, a little over 3.5 miles southeast of downtown Hillsboro. Tornado damage was first seen at the end of HCR 3267 where a few trees were damaged and one home lost its roof deck. Then, this tornado produced damage consistent with an EF1 wind speed of 100 mph on HCR 3267 where one home lost a substantial portion of the roof, deck, walls and windows. The tornado destroyed a small storage shed, and it also damaged a RV trailer and small boat. The RV and the boat were picked up and tossed a few yards from their original location.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 14:24:00 to 13-OCT-18 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A downburst caused scattered tree damage in the Shiloh area of Limestone County. Several large tree branches were knocked down and some large trees were broken across the trunk. One metal barn was destroyed. Winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 13:13:00 to 13-OCT-18 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Social media report of damage. The emergency manager reported a storage unit facility was damaged between Eureka and Mildred but an exact location could not be obtained.

Tornado in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 12:50:00 to 13-OCT-18 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRANE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado was observed by a storm spotter near the intersection of Hwy 31 and FM 744 to the southwest of Corsicana. Picture evidence was shared of the tornado but no additional details were provided, and the location of the tornado is estimated. The time is also estimated from radar.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 12:13:00 to 13-OCT-18 12:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm chaser/spotter observed a tornado near FM 1243 north-
northeast of Bynum. The tornado was partially obscured by rain. No
damage could be found or accessed by a storm survey team and local
officials, but some tree damage was reported very near the assumed
track.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-18 19:17:00 to 14-OCT-18 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITASCA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail at interstate 35 and CR 67.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-18 20:00:00 to 14-OCT-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarter of an inch size hail 1 mile northeast of Van.

Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-18 07:54:00 to 15-OCT-18 07:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PAT CLEBURNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water rescue took place  on FM 1224 near Lake Pat Cleburne.

Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-18 11:41:00 to 15-OCT-18 11:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lane closures at MM230 on Interstate 35 due to flooding.

Tornado in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 15:03:00 to 13-OCT-18 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A cone-shaped tornado was observed and videoed by storm chasers
and storm spotters to the west of Interstate 45 north of Buffalo
and Donie in Freestone County. The tornado became rain wrapped and
difficult to see, but is not believed to have crossed Interstate
45. The tornado occurred over a mostly rural area with limited
road access, but some tree damage was observed near the end of the
tornado track. Power flashes were also observed in a spotter
video.

Tornado in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-18 13:13:00 to 13-OCT-18 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND PRAIRIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed over Richland Chambers Lake between the FM 2859 bridge and Hwy 287. It was reported the waterspout may have started as a tornado on the west shore of the lake, but this could be not confirmed and no damage was reported.