EF0 tornado in Bell County, Texas

In Belton, amateur radio operators reported power flashes and a few downed trees. In and around Temple, power flashes were reported and numerous roofs, fences, and signs were damaged. One fence which was knocked down was anchored with cement pillars. Guests at a motel which lost a roof were temporarily trapped in their rooms due to their doors being barracaded by debris. Vehicles were damaged by tree limbs and other debris. A duplex also lost a roof and suffered water damage. A golf course lost its scoreboard which was supported by several 4-inch metal poles. An estimated forty trees were uprooted or damaged.

Several rounds of storms moved across north Texas on April 8th through 10th. Numerous reports of large hail were received on Tuesday evening. A lone supercell evolved during the afternoon hours of the 9th, producing tornadoes and large hail along its path. Later that evening and into Thursday morning a squall line tracked across north Texas, producing damaging winds and tornadoes into the morning hours.