An upper low and a cold front led to the development of showers and thunderstorms across North and Central Texas on October 24. A few storms developed in the morning as a lead disturbance moved overhead. Most storms occurred in the evening, however, as the front pushed through the area. A few of these storms became severe, producing both large hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 21:55:00 to 24-OCT-22 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by the Automated Weather Observation System at the Palestine, TX Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 08:55:00 to 24-OCT-22 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter network report of 60 mph winds in Decatur.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:24:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMONSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail in Killeen.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:29:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Frisco.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:12:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GRK)GRAY AAF FT HOO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half-dollar sized hail on Boy's Ranch Road in Bell County.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:30:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEEN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated half dollar sized hail in Harker Heights.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:45:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Morgan's Point resort.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:48:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TPL)TEMPLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Automated Weather Observation System at the Temple, TX Airport measured a wind gust of 68 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 21:05:00 to 24-OCT-22 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported plywood being blown through a bedroom window, casing minor cuts and scratches to the head and arm of one person. On the next door property, tree limbs were broken, and a barn sustained some damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:40:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported wind gusts of 60 mph just south of Harker Heights, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 08:42:00 to 24-OCT-22 08:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported damage to buildings in and around Paradise. The damage consisted of garage door being blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:35:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds caused damage to a property on Wolfridge Rd in far southwestern Bell County. Minor roof damage was observed in pictures, a tree was split and fell on a chicken coop, a large wood shed was shifted off its cinderblocks and one wall partially collapsed, and other heavy objects on the property were pushed into each other. Damage was also reported to surrounding properties.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:40:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated a 4-inch diameter tree snapped in half about 6 miles west of the Temple, TX Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 21:22:00 to 24-OCT-22 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROESBECK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree down on a house and a power line down on North Archer Street near Groesbeck, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 08:10:00 to 24-OCT-22 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated winds of 50-60 mph were reported in northeast Jack County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 19:50:00 to 24-OCT-22 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several 4-inch diameter tree limbs blown down in Temple, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 20:35:00 to 24-OCT-22 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMHOUSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported an outbuilding and a barn destroyed along NW CR 1180 between Barry and Corsicana, with scattered damage to power poles and tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-22 21:19:00 to 24-OCT-22 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALAKOFF
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported trees uprooted and snapped on Crescent Drive and Land Cove in Star Harbor, TX.