Strong to severe thunderstorms, which developed along a dryline and a Pacific cold front, affected areas mainly along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor during the afternoon and evening of Monday, March 14. Hail was the most frequent severe weather occurrence with these storms, but there was one confirmed tornado in Fannin County.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 18:23:00 to 14-MAR-22 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported nickel sized hail in Sadler, TX.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:30:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of FM 423 and Eldorado Parkway in Little Elm, TX.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:28:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail near Ravenna, TX.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:29:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported ping pong ball sized hail in Kaufman, TX.

Tornado in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:10:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began just west of CR 5035 and south of State Highway 78 where tree damage and damage to a metal barn was observed. The tornado moved northeast where it caused heavy damage to several properties, primarily metal barns, right along State Highway 78. As it continued east-northeast, it crossed FM 981 where a single family home was damaged, including broken windows and loss of roof shingles and decking, along with a windshield shattered on a vehicle. It continued northeast from there, causing sporadic tree damage as it headed towards a business located on CR 4965. At this business, a triple wide manufactured building was shifted off of its cement block base, and the metal siding and roof was pulled off of a building located next to it. The tornado continued northeast, damaging trees, and is believed to have lifted before crossing US 69. The maximum wind rating for this tornado was 95 mph.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:15:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail along Interstate 45 near the Buc-ees in Ennis, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:41:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated golf ball sized hail in the city of Wylie, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:41:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few public reports of half-dollar sized hail in and around Lucas, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:17:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Additional wind damage occurred in Leonard after the tornado had lifted. This damage is believed to have been caused by RFD winds. Homes and outhouses sustained minor roof damage along CR 4670. Along Short Street, several large trees were damaged, minor roof damage to gutters, shingles, and metal coverings was observed, and smaller outhouse buildings were damaged as well.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:41:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST GROVE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:50:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated nickel to quarter sized hail near Belt Line Rd and Crist Rd in Garland.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 19:45:00 to 14-MAR-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Hail up to 1 in diameter was reported on the SE side of Palestine.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAINS, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 18:40:00 to 14-MAR-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Straight-line winds damaged large trees and tree limbs, and caused minor damage to homes along a path near CR 2460 and 2440 to just northwest of Alba.

Hail in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:21:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Rockwall, TX.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 18:42:00 to 14-MAR-22 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHMAYD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Southmayd, TX.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 19:04:00 to 14-MAR-22 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail about a mile east of Leagueville, TX.

Hail in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 19:22:00 to 14-MAR-22 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BADEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated golf ball sized hail near New Baden, TX.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:15:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DREW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported nickel sized hail in the city of Ross, TX.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:20:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SERVICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:24:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail near the Highland Park area of Dallas, TX.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:27:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported nickel sized hail in West, TX.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:33:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOM BEAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail in Tom Bean, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 18:09:00 to 14-MAR-22 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

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

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:48:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail near Celina, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 16:57:00 to 14-MAR-22 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail in Princeton, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:00:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGGERS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter to ping pong ball sized hail near Princeton, TX.

Hail in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 17:15:00 to 14-MAR-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRahs observer reported quarter to ping pong ball sized hail in Palestine, TX.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-22 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYCLONE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported nickel sized hail near the intersection of FM 1671 and FM 485.