Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, June 3 to 4, 2000

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, June 3 to 4, 2000
Start: 2000-06-03T02:30
End: 2000-06-04T16:54
Location: Texas

June 3 to 4, 2000 · NWS FWD · 40 events in 17 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 38 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $3.8 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 40

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FWD wrote it up.

June 3rd & 4th - Event NarrativeNumerous boundaries were across the state and they acted as triggers for showers and thunderstorms. Upper level winds were very light and any storms that formed moved very slowly. Flash flooding was observed across almost all of the area at some point during the month. One particularly strong cell dropped a tornado near Weatherford. There was a lot of flood damage in western Tarrant county, where numerous homes were flooded. This was a fairly widespread rainfall event with many counties experiencing flooding. The counties along the red river received less rainfall than the rest of the region. Some of the heavier amounts included (in inches) 6.43 in Cleburne, 8.50 in Burleson, and 12.33 in Cresson (Johnson county); 6.70 in Weatherford (Parker county); 7.05 in Midlothian and 7.65 in Waxahachie (Ellis county); 8.70 in Hillsboro ( Hill county); 7.51 in Meridian and 6.24 in Morgan (Bosque county); 7.65 in West (Mclennan county); 2.19 in Breckenridge (Stephens county).

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 123 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 01:47 UTC.

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Event by event

38 flash flood, 2 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Hamilton

When: June 3, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Hamilton County, Hamilton
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.705, -98.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous roads were washed out and farm losses occurred from drowned livestock.

Tornado, Parker

When: June 3, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Parker County, Weatherford
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.767, -97.800

A brief tornado was reported at Lake Weatherford.

Tornado, Parker

When: June 3, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Parker County, Weatherford
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.767, -97.800

A brief tornado was reported seven miles south of the downtown area on main street.

Flash Flood, Palo Pinto

When: June 3, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 32.753, -98.313 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rains brought flash flooding and knee deep water in the downtown area. Twelve homes were flooded.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 3, 11:45 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Ft Worth
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Water was reported in six houses in the southwest part of town.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 3, 11:45 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, White Settlement
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Widespread flooding of homes. 100 homes with major damage and 46 homes with minor damage. Damage to 17 businesses.

Flash Flood, Parker

When: June 4, 12:10 AM CST
Where: Parker County, 7 mi S of Weatherford
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.778, -97.805 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A 26 year old male was swept away and drowned while walking in high water ahead of his wife. The man was trying to guide his wife across a low water crossing. His body was found about 600 am that morning.

Flash Flood, Parker

When: June 4, 12:25 AM CST to 12:05 PM CST
Where: Parker County, Countywide
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.778, -97.805 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High water was reported across most of the county, with numerous road closures.

Flash Flood, Grayson

When: June 4, 12:36 AM CST to 1:15 AM CST
Where: Grayson County, Pottsboro
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 33.627, -96.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flooding was reported in the city.

Flash Flood, Hood

When: June 4, 12:40 AM CST
Where: Hood County, Granbury
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.430, -97.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rains created high water across streets in Granbury.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: June 4, 12:40 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, Joshua
Property damage: $60,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flash flooding caused damage to city facilities.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: June 4, 12:40 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, Burleson
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flooding was reported in the city.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: June 4, 12:40 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, Godley
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flash Flooding was reported in the city.

Flash Flood, Palo Pinto

When: June 4, 1:18 AM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.753, -98.313 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flooding was reported in the city.

Flash Flood, Collin

When: June 4, 2:15 AM CST
Where: Collin County, Farmersville
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 33.188, -96.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flash flooding was reported in the city.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: June 4, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, Countywide
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flooding was reported in the south part of the county.

Flash Flood, Hood

When: June 4, 2:45 AM CST to 5:31 AM CST
Where: Hood County, Countywide
Property damage: $120,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.430, -97.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flooding was reported countywide. Eight homes were flooded. Farm Market 199 had an 85 foot section of the road completely washed away.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 4, 2:50 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Benbrook
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rains created flash flooding in the city.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 4, 2:50 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Mansfield
Property damage: $700,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Fifty homes were damged by flooding. Five business were also damaged.

Flash Flood, Somervell

When: June 4, 3:20 AM CST
Where: Somervell County, Glen Rose
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.222, -97.774 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flash flooding of roads was reported in the city.

Flash Flood, Ellis

When: June 4, 3:30 AM CST
Where: Ellis County, Midlothian
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rain created flash flooding in the city.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: June 4, 3:35 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, Cleburne
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Highway 174 was closed on the north side of town. Some houses were flooded.

Flash Flood, Hill

When: June 4, 3:38 AM CST
Where: Hill County, Aquilla
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.991, -97.132 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Water was reported over F.M. 2114, south of town.

Flash Flood, Navarro

When: June 4, 3:50 AM CST
Where: Navarro County, Corsicana
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.047, -96.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Water was reported over Interstate 45 and Highway 287.

Flash Flood, Bosque

When: June 4, 4:35 AM CST
Where: Bosque County, 3 mi N of Laguna Park
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.900, -97.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rain brought water over F.M. 2841 in Walling Bend.

Flash Flood, Hunt

When: June 4, 4:41 AM CST
Where: Hunt County, 6 mi N of Greenville
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 33.124, -96.085 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Water covered F.M. 1566.

Flash Flood, Hopkins

When: June 4, 4:45 AM CST
Where: Hopkins County, Sulphur Spgs
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 33.150, -95.564 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rain brought water over Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs.

Flash Flood, Hopkins

When: June 4, 4:45 AM CST to 1:32 PM CST
Where: Hopkins County, Countywide
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 33.150, -95.564 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous roads and highways were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 4, 4:50 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Crowley
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Farm Market 1187 was flooded west of Crowley.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: June 4, 5:30 AM CST to 9:06 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, Countywide
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Widespread flooding with numerous bridges washed out on county roads. Two homes were destroyed, 26 had major damage, and 16 sustained minor damage. 25 head of cattle drowned.

Flash Flood, Navarro

When: June 4, 6:35 AM CST
Where: Navarro County, Corsicana
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.047, -96.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Water was reported over the service road at Interstate 45 and Highway 287.

Flash Flood, Hill

When: June 4, 7:25 AM CST
Where: Hill County, Blum
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.991, -97.132 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Heavy thunderstorm rain brought water, two feet deep, across F.M. 308.

Flash Flood, Bosque

When: June 4, 7:55 AM CST to 1:25 PM CST
Where: Bosque County, Countywide
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.900, -97.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous county and farm to market roads were closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Ellis

When: June 4, 8:05 AM CST to 2:45 PM CST
Where: Ellis County, Countywide
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous county and farm market roads were closed due to flash flooding. A trailer park in Red Oak had to be evacuated due to flooding and a house in Palmer flooded.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 4, 8:45 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Ft Worth
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A building under construction collapsed due to water on the roof.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: June 4, 10:30 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, Lancaster
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Seven homes were flooded.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: June 4, 10:36 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, De Soto
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.767, -96.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Homes had to be evacuated along 10 mile creek. A bridge was washed out and one apartment was flooded.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: June 4, 12:10 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Ft Worth
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous high water rescues were made around the city of Ft. Worth. City facilities were damaged by the heavy thunderstorm rain.

Flash Flood, Palo Pinto

When: June 4, 12:17 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 32.753, -98.313 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous road and street closures. Water rose into some houses.

Flash Flood, McLennan

When: June 4, 4:54 PM CST
Where: McLennan County, Leroy
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 31.552, -97.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A road was flooded in the city.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Flash Flood, Parker	2000-06-04	26	Male	In Water	Direct

What these are

Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Texas in 2000 Every state in 2000 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Texas, 2000 Warnings in Texas, June 2000

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5148665, 5148667, 5148666, 5148668, 5148669, 5148670, 5148672, 5148671, 5149052, 5148673, 5149047, 5149048, 5149403, 5149054, 5149053, 5149049, 5148674, 5148762, 5148763, 5148767, 5148768, 5149050, 5149056, 5149137, 5149139, 5149141, 5149142, 5149143, 5148764, 5149051, 5149138, 5149057, 5149140, 5149046, 5148765, 5149401, 5149144, 5148766, 5149055, 5149402.