A moist and unstable airmass was present during late evening through the early morning hours on March 13th-14th across East Texas, ahead of a cold front and associated vigorous upper level trough which moved into the Plains earlier in the day on the 13th. Strong forcing along the upper trough developed near and just ahead of the cold front, resulting in a line of strong to severe thunderstorms developing along the front across Eastcentral Texas after 1 am on the 14th. These storms produced numerous reports of damaging winds which downed trees and power lines across much of East Texas, as well as several instances of small hail. In the aftermath of these storms, more than 6,000 customers of Oncor, SWEPCO, Upshur Rural Electric, and Wood County Rural Electric were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 01:20:00 to 14-MAR-19 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed across Northern Smith County.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 01:35:00 to 14-MAR-19 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous power lines were downed throughout much of Upshur County as well as the city of Gilmer.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 01:35:00 to 14-MAR-19 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A home was damaged by a large tree in South Tyler.

Hail in SMITH, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 01:40:00 to 14-MAR-19 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBERTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny size hail was reported in Southeast Tyler.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 01:51:00 to 14-MAR-19 01:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIANA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were downed in the Diana community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:03:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down on Highway 729 near Lake O' the Pines.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:05:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILGORE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant tree damage, structural damage, and vehicle damage was reported in Kilgore as a result of a downburst. Numerous power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed in Overton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:14:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GGG)GREGG CO ARPT L
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the East Texas Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:30:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed in Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:35:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 65 mph on Highway 43 near Rosborough Springs Road. Small hail was reported as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-19 02:05:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILGORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large pine trees 1.5 - 2 feet in diameter were downed near Kilgore Intermediate School.