An outflow boundary generated by storms in Oklahoma and a dryline encroachment from the west both helped kick off strong to severe thunderstorms across parts of the region on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday June 21. Storms in Navarro, Freestone, and Leon counties produced significant damaging winds including large areas of notable tree damage, a train derailment in Navarro County, and collapsed electrical tower trusses in Freestone County.

Hail in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 17:15:00 to 21-JUN-23 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WORTHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 16:23:00 to 21-JUN-23 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 17:14:00 to 21-JUN-23 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROESBECK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A roof was blown off a preschool approximately 1 mile west of Groesbeck.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 17:05:00 to 21-JUN-23 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEAGUE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Downburst and straight-line winds caused tree and roof damage in Teague. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 17:10:00 to 21-JUN-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Downburst and straight-line winds caused tree and roof damage in Donie. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 17:10:00 to 21-JUN-23 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Downburst and straight-line winds caused considerable damage along a line from south of Fairfield in Freestone County to Buffalo in Leon County. Notable, consistent tree damage was observed along Interstate 45 with large trees uprooted and at least one electrical tower partially bent. Along SH 164 west of Buffalo but just inside the Freestone County line, four electrical tower trusses were collapsed. Additional information about the damage in Buffalo is explained in the Leon County entry.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 17:25:00 to 21-JUN-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Downburst and straight-line winds caused considerable damage along a line from south of Fairfield in Freestone County to Buffalo in Leon County. Notable, consistent tree damage was observed along Interstate 45 with large trees uprooted. Along SH 164 west of Buffalo but just inside the Freestone County line, four electrical tower trusses were collapsed. In and around Buffalo, considerable tree damage was noted including large limbs that fell on roofs. Billboards were damaged, at least one hotel roof was damaged, and many other structures suffered roof damage. Additional information about the damage in Freestone is explained in the Freestone County entry.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 18:00:00 to 21-JUN-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOAVOR LEONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A parked 18-wheeler with a box trailer was flipped, and a nearby utility pole was bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 16:08:00 to 21-JUN-23 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two building roofs were damaged by thunderstorm winds. Tree damage was also reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 16:25:00 to 21-JUN-23 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty-four to twenty-six train cars were derailed by high thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Highway 31 and SE CR 0080 in Powell, stretching west along the railroad towards Corsicana.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-23 14:25:00 to 21-JUN-23 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYHILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager