An upper level low and a cold front near the surface resulted in the development of showers and thunderstorms across much of North and Central Texas. Several storms produced very large hail and damaging winds west of I-35. The northern portions of Tarrant County were hit the hardest with large hail up to 3.25 in diameter. Hail damage estimates from this storm were over $500 million. The large hail damaged and/or shattered roofs, windows and cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 03:24:00 to 28-APR-21 03:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECESSITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged trees around and to the west of the A&E Ranch entrance near CR 102 and Highway 180. In addition, a salt water storage tank was tipped over near the entrance of the ranch. Radar evidence suggests the tornadic development process may have been in progress at the time, resulting in the localized high winds, but a tornado did not develop.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 06:23:00 to 28-APR-21 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged trees for several miles along FM 207 to the southeast of Breckenridge. Tree damage was also observed to the east of the road into neighboring properties.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 21:15:00 to 28-APR-21 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The metal siding and roof of a large barn was partially torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 21:35:00 to 28-APR-21 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree damage was reported in and around Comanche. Some business signs and carports were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 21:43:00 to 28-APR-21 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASSE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree and shed damage was reported around Proctor Lake.

Lightning in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 21:35:00 to 28-APR-21 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Lightning damaged several lift station pumps for the City of Comanche.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 17:28:00 to 28-APR-21 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 18:58:00 to 28-APR-21 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported five miles west of Lakeside.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:07:00 to 28-APR-21 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple reports of quarter sized hail were received from Azle to Saginaw.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:14:00 to 28-APR-21 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SAGINAW ARP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported on Boat Club Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:24:00 to 28-APR-21 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of ping pong ball size hail was received via social media near the intersection of U.S. 287 and Harmon Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:29:00 to 28-APR-21 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch hail was reported by an NWS Employee.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:37:00 to 28-APR-21 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tennis ball size hail was reported by an NWS Employee.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:30:00 to 28-APR-21 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball size hail was reported by an NWS Employee.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:46:00 to 28-APR-21 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported in Trophy Club.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:15:00 to 28-APR-21 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SAGINAW ARP
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three inch hail was reported at Boat Club Road and Bailey Boswell Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:19:00 to 28-APR-21 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Willow Springs Road and Bonds Ranch Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:22:00 to 28-APR-21 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported near Heritage Trace Parkway and I-35.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 20:05:00 to 28-APR-21 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported in Lewisville, along with 40 knot winds.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 20:03:00 to 28-APR-21 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball size hail was reported one mile north of Downtown Flower Mound.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:30:00 to 28-APR-21 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three inch hail was reported by an NWS Employee near Presidio Vista Drive.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:30:00 to 28-APR-21 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of 2.5 inch hail was received via social media.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:35:00 to 28-APR-21 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch hail was reported near Heritage Trace Parkway and I-35 via social media.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:40:00 to 28-APR-21 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of 2.5 inch hail two miles north of Keller was received via social media.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:40:00 to 28-APR-21 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 3.25 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail slightly larger than three inches was reported just east of Hillcrest Airport in Keller via social media.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 18:30:00 to 28-APR-21 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was measured by South Field Station.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:06:00 to 28-APR-21 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FTW FLYING OAKS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported near State Highway 199 and Nine Mile Bridge Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:17:00 to 28-APR-21 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE MTN LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported near Eagle Mountain Lake.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:21:00 to 28-APR-21 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported near Bailey Boswell Road and Business 287.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:23:00 to 28-APR-21 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported near Harmon Road and Blue Mound Road.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:35:00 to 28-APR-21 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail 2.25 inches in diameter was reported near Highway 377 and Mt Gilead Road in Keller.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:58:00 to 28-APR-21 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported one mile south of Bartonville.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:20:00 to 28-APR-21 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two inch hail was reported by an NWS Employee. Numerous homes and vehicles were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:27:00 to 28-APR-21 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were down near I-35W and Golden Triangle Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 21:55:00 to 28-APR-21 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDNA HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind damage was reported in the Edna Hill area. A tree was uprooted, and other heavy items on a ranch were moved.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:35:00 to 28-APR-21 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:54:00 to 28-APR-21 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE RES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 20:01:00 to 28-APR-21 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE RES
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 18.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail between 1.5-2 inches was reported in Flower Mound.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 20:45:00 to 28-APR-21 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A home that was under construction was partially collapsed and shifted off the foundation due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 19:00:00 to 28-APR-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning struck a water heater gas line connected to a house, causing a small fire that the homeowner extinguished.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 18:35:00 to 28-APR-21 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds caused damage in an area between Weatherford and Springtown around the area of Old Springtown Road, Katie Ranch Road, Friendship Road and Whipoorwill Trail. A metal barn was damaged and metal panels were removed from the barn. Elsewhere, power lines and power poles were knocked down, trees were damaged, and other small barns appeared to have been damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 28-APR-21 18:50:00 to 28-APR-21 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds rolled a manufactured home and damaged trees around the property.