A fast-moving cold front served as a focus for thunderstorm development across North and Central Texas, as an upper level storm system swept across the Plains the afternoon of November 4. Large hail and damaging wind gusts accompanied several of these storms, and a total of 5 tornadoes occurred. The hardest-hit area was Lamar County, where an EF-4 tornado occurred.

Tornado in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:15:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

According to eyewitness and video the second tornado started in a field west of County Road 1164. It moved northeast striking a home at the intersection of CR 3389 and FM 1567. This home sustained EF2 damage when the winds took the roof and attic off the house. The tornado continued NE across open field before striking a few homes off of CR 1181. One home along 1181 sustained EF2 damage and was pushed off its support. Two more homes were damaged on the east side of 1181, and the tornado dissipated soon after. Maximum estimated winds were 120 mph.

Tornado in RAINS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:08:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGHERTY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado started in northern Rains County crossing FM 514 near Daugherty. In this area, damage to a carport was noted along with damage to large trees. The tornado moved northeast causing notable tree damage to the Clifton Cemetery. The tornado continued northeast into southern Hopkins County where its track was traced by tree damage. Additional information on the tornado track in Hopkins County can found in a separate entry. Video evidence shows this tornado lifted just east of Hopkins County Road 1159 before the next tornado started. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 15:07:00 to 04-NOV-22 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 63 MPH wind gust was measured by the Automated Surface Observation System at DFW International Airport.

Tornado in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:11:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONANZA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that started in northern Rains County. The tornado moved northeast causing notable tree damage to the Clifton Cemetery in Rains County. The tornado continued northeast into southern Hopkins County where its track was traced by tree damage. Video evidence shows this tornado lifted just east of Hopkins County Road 1159 before the next tornado started. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:36:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A dairy farm on CR 2408 was damaged and several trees were snapped in the same area. Sheets of tin roofing were blown off the buildings on the farm, and a large barn was destroyed.

Tornado in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 15:16:00 to 04-NOV-22 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed near Brookston in western Lamar County and tracked rapidly northeastward, passing to the northwest of Paris, Texas before exiting the northern edge of Lamar County, east of Arthur City. The tornado continued into Choctaw County Oklahoma and additional information about the damage in that county can be found in a separate entry. Several dozen individual homes, businesses and outbuildings were impacted across western and northern Lamar County.  Damage consistent with EF-3 intensity tornadic winds of 150-160 mph were identified at several locations west through north of Paris.  In particular, several residences along Farm Market Road 1499 northwest of Paris were completely unroofed, with most external and internal walls destroyed.  This damage was consistent with tornado intensities of approximately 160 mph. One particular house on CR 33620 revealed EF-4 damage, with estimated winds of at least 170 MPH. EF-3 damage of 145 to 155 mph was also identified with a small number of structures along Farm to Market Road 906 near Mideity, as well as with a residence along Farm to Market Road 2820 west-northwest of Paris.  Primary damage to these structures was the total loss of roofs and large-scale interior and exterior wall failure. EF-2 damage, consistent with winds of 111 to 135 mph, was identified with a number of other structures along the tornado's path.  Structures with this degree of damage had either all or large portions of their roofs destroyed or significantly damaged, with some wall failures.  Widespread EF-1 damage was also apparent all along the track from Brookston to east of Arthur City, as evidenced by trees uprooted, power poles snapped, outbuildings severely damaged, and/or wood frame homes with serious roof damage. Maximum estimated winds were 170 mph.

Tornado in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:35:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALAKOFF
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down around 5:35 PM south of Malakoff, hitting a private family property and wedding venue just west of CR 3441. The tornado continued to move northeast and damaged another family home on CR 1208. The tornado made a continuous path northeast, marked by damage to trees and outbuildings. The tornado moved through Athens, damaging additional structures and uprooting/snapping trees. A Dollar General had its windows blown out. The tornado moved over the Athens Steel Building Corporation, causing the most significant damage of the tornado track. Damage included collapse of the southern portion of the structure. The tornado exited the city and dissipated after damaging structures and trees in the Trey Meadows neighborhood, southwest of Murchison around 5:58 PM. Maximum estimated winds were 115 mph.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 12:15:00 to 04-NOV-22 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near North Texas Regional Airport in Sherman, TX.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 12:22:00 to 04-NOV-22 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported brief quarter sized hail about 3 miles northwest of Denison, TX.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 15:48:00 to 04-NOV-22 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail between Quinlan and West Tawakoni, TX.

Hail in RAINS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:05:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported baseball sized hail in Point, TX.

Hail in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:10:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail in Miller Grove, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 14:48:00 to 04-NOV-22 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILOT PT
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated 4-inch diameter tree branches down on Foutch Road in Pilot Point, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 15:12:00 to 04-NOV-22 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported power poles down on Highway 380 just east of Lincoln Park, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 13:24:00 to 04-NOV-22 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet site in north Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:02:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PAT CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was damaged and partially collapsed on J O Junge Rd. Additional tree damage was reported along CR 310a to the northeast of this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 16:48:00 to 04-NOV-22 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down near FM 751 between Lake Tawakoni and Wills Point.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 13:18:00 to 04-NOV-22 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail near Little Elm, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 13:50:00 to 04-NOV-22 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Farmersville, TX.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 12:48:00 to 04-NOV-22 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail in Everman, TX.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 14:55:00 to 04-NOV-22 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated nickel sized hail in Bedford, TX.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 04-NOV-22 15:25:00 to 04-NOV-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINLAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Quinlan, TX.