Thunderstorms developed along a slow moving cold front on the evening of Monday, April 4, aided by the arrival of an upper level disturbance. All modes of severe weather were produced across parts of primarily North Texas. This event generated 6 tornadoes, 4 of which were in Johnson County. The strongest tornado was an EF-2. Additional swaths of damaging downburst winds were documented in Kaufman and Van Zandt counties.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 18:24:00 to 04-APR-22 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported half dollar sized hail in Bonita, TX.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 18:35:00 to 04-APR-22 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPPS CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported quarter sized hail 5 miles north of Saint Jo, TX.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 18:50:00 to 04-APR-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDINGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles northeast of Ravenna, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 19:12:00 to 04-APR-22 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about a mile north of Boyd, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 19:26:00 to 04-APR-22 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 6 miles north of Rhome, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:45:00 to 04-APR-22 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported power poles and trees down near Highway 174 at Highway 3048. A second report of shed damage and minor damage to gutters and shingles at a home in this same location was also received.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:00:00 to 04-APR-22 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVARADO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported shingle damage on multiple homes across several neighborhoods on the north side of Alvarado. Additional reports of fence damage was also received. The swath of scattered wind damage extended to the northwest of Venus, south of the path of a tornado and likely associated with strong winds in the RFD.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:15:00 to 05-APR-22 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported a high water rescue near the intersection of Hillcrest Road and Huntington Road in Frisco, TX.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:15:00 to 05-APR-22 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported a water rescue near the 5000 block of McKinney Ranch Parkway in McKinney, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 19:30:00 to 04-APR-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported ping pong ball sized hail in New Fairview, TX.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 19:38:00 to 04-APR-22 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DROP
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported ping pong ball sized hail about a mile north of Prop Wash Airport.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 20:58:00 to 04-APR-22 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported half-dollar sized hail about a mile west of Kingston, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:05:00 to 04-APR-22 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

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

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:45:00 to 04-APR-22 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of FM 1902 and CR 920.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:15:00 to 05-APR-22 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported several vehicles flooded near the intersection of Hebron Parkway at Rolling Oaks Drive in Carrollton, TX.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 23:00:00 to 05-APR-22 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK CLIFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported a high water incident at the 4500 block of Village Fair Drive in Dallas, TX.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 23:00:00 to 05-APR-22 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported a water rescue requiring a boat.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:15:00 to 05-APR-22 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and Rescue reported a high water rescue near the intersection of Park View Avenue and Gerry R. Lane.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 17:35:00 to 04-APR-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIZARD WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated quarter-sized hail just east of Jacksboro, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:48:00 to 04-APR-22 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Hillcrest Road.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:50:00 to 04-APR-22 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLESON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail about 2 miles southwest of Fort Worth Spinks Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:55:00 to 04-APR-22 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a metal roof partially torn off of a building in Deport, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:13:00 to 04-APR-22 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The RFD of the supercell that produced the EF-0 tornado west of Midlothian caused considerable wind damage south of the path. Along Miller and S Weatherford Roads barns, sheds, trees and roofs were damaged. The LaSalle Corporation business building along Hwy 67 sustained significant roof damage to metal panels on the west side of the building. On the west side of Midlothian, an 18 wheeler was overturned at the Love's Truck Stop.

Tornado in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 20:32:00 to 04-APR-22 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began on the west side of Blue Ridge in Collin County, just south of FM 545 and east of S Church Street where two small workshops/farm outbuildings sustained damage including loss of a large section of the metal roof. As the tornado moved northeast it left behind a path of damage running roughly along and just north of FM 545. Additional damage was found on N Church Street where the wood roof panels were removed from one small barn, and the walls collapsed on another nearby metal outbuilding. In addition to roof damage to multiple area homes and structures, a single-family home near FM 545 and N Morrow Street had substantial damage to the roof and roof deck. As the tornado continued east-northeast it caused damage to the metal roof canopy of the car wash on the corner of S Main St and FM 545. The tornado then crossed N Business Highway 78 damaging a few trees before the circulation is believed to have lifted. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:41:00 to 04-APR-22 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado tracked from northwest of Joshua to near FM 917 and Interstate 35. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado are 110-115 mph, due to damage to a home on CR 806 near Egan. Otherwise, the majority of the damage was EF-0 or EF-1. The tornado began near Chisholm Trail Parkway and CR 913 where it damaged a few manufactured homes. Damage to the east of this area was sporadic until the tornado approached the Egan area. The tornado damaged several metal building systems at a business along FM 917 and also damaged two properties on Courtney Lane. The most significant damage occurred on CR 806 where a home lost most of its roof and significant tree damage was observed. The tornado continued to do minor damage until about CR 810 where it likely dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:30:00 to 04-APR-22 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated a 12-inch tree blown over approximately 4 miles south-southwest of Ovilla, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 23:16:00 to 04-APR-22 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported tree damage in far northeast Navarro County.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 23:09:00 to 04-APR-22 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCURRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A ground survey and radar analysis determined straight-line winds of 70-75 mph caused a swath of tree, sign, and minor roof damage from near the Scurry area to US 175 north of Kemp.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 23:36:00 to 04-APR-22 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODDY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ground survey and radar analysis indicated straight-line winds along a bowing segment caused a long swath of 75-85 mph winds across southeastern Van Zandt County. In this area, trees were damaged, metal structures/barns were damaged or destroyed, & the roofs of some homes were damaged. The damage swath was approximately 1.75-2.5 miles wide across the center line of this entry.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:49:00 to 04-APR-22 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small and narrow tornado damaged mostly trees and caused minor roof damage north of Keene. Maximum wind speeds are estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 21:58:00 to 04-APR-22 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILLIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph caused minor damage to roofs and damage to outbuildings, animal homes, and trees across an area north of Alvarado. The tornado likely began near CR 600 and FM 917, tracking east into the Homestead area.

Tornado in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:06:00 to 04-APR-22 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENUS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Analysis from a storm survey and CASA radar indicated an EF-0 tornado developed just south of the intersection of FM 157 and CR 506 north of Venus. The tornado tracked across mostly open field, but was identified by tree damage and damage to a few structures along CR 506. Structural damage was primarily to roofs and awnings to two residences and other nearby outbuildings. Damage was consistent with maximum winds up to 80 mph. The tornado tracked generally in a northeasterly direction and dissipated southeast of the intersection of Delta and CR 511, just west of the Johnson and Ellis County line.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:13:00 to 04-APR-22 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tornado occurred along E Wyatt Road near Ward Road. Roof damage to homes and tree damage was observed. Estimated winds were 85 mph.

Lightning in WISE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 19:00:00 to 04-APR-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tank battery caught fire after being struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:00:00 to 04-APR-22 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILLIAN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small building was blown over. Pieces were scattered on top of another structure and over fencing. Two empty metal livestock tanks were blown. One struck a parked tractor and was crushed. The other flew about 50 yards and caught against a fence. A carport, which is part of a house, was lifted enough to dislodge the support beam holding up the structure. Large tree limbs, 6-8 inches in diameter, were brought down and blocked the driveway. No people or livestock were injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 22:05:00 to 04-APR-22 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several mobile homes, roofs (shingles and metal panels), sheds, and outbuildings were damaged in the Homestead area north of Venus.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 04-APR-22 23:35:00 to 04-APR-22 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIEVILLE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down across power lines to the east of Kemp.