Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, June 25 to 27, 2007

FM 209 south of town was flooded.

Several roads were closed due to flooding near Callisburg, Gainesville, and Valley View, including FM 371 at FM 2986, FM 678 north of Highway 82, FM 2071 at FM 922, FM 922 east of Valley View, and Interstate 35 access roads near Gainesville.

Roof damage occurred to several houses and numerous fences were blown down.

Highway 6 was flooded.

Water was reported over Highways 51 and 114 in Boyd, and up to two feet of water was over FM 2123 and CR 3188 southwest of Decatur. Several houses were flooded and had to be evacuated in Decatur. West Thompson Street was also flooded in Decatur, where a high water rescue was needed.

Heavy rain flooded the parking lot of Dollar General by about a foot-and-a-half of water at the intersection of Masch Branch Road and Jackson Road.

A brief tornado touched down in the middle of a baseball game, pushing over a dumpster and causing damage to trees and light poles. A woman was thrown against a fence and had to be taken to the hospital. Many spectators at the ballfield saw the tornado, and had to hold the bleachers down so they would not be picked up. Large tree limbs fell on nearby power lines, causing a power outage in the area for about five hours. Another limb shattered a truck windshield. Nearby residents reported that the tornado also threw a heavyweight lifting bench weighing 150 lbs across a yard and damaged a garage door.

A tornado touched down near Highway 51 and caused damage in the Quail Run subdivision. A mobile home was moved from its underpinning and had its windows blown out, and two residential roofs, sheds, and a trampoline were damaged two miles north of Highway 380 near the Wise/Denton County line. Several people suffered minor injuries.

Highway 51 between Decatur and Slidell was closed due to high water.

Highway 16 and CR 218 were closed due to high water.

Highway 92 west of town was under water and barricaded, as was FM 103 north of town. Several other roads were closed due to high water as well.

Several spots on Highway 36 were flooded, as was FM 2318 and FM 587 near DeLeon.

Flooding continued over the northwestern portion of the county from previous rainfall. Several roads were damaged and two bridges were washed out.

Highway 34, FM 986, Rockwall, Catherine, and Main Streets were closed due to high water. There were several stranded motorists. Trash cans and other items were seen floating down streets.

Highway 79 north of town closed due to flooding.

High water was reported on Highway 281 near Antelope and Highway 4 near Bartons Chapel. Portions of Erwin Road were washed away into a culvert.

FM 730 north of Boyd was flooded and CR 2845 was washed out.

Runoff from earlier rains caused Salt Creek to crest and flood a parking lot near Highway 61. The creek was up to the bottom of the Highway 67 bridge.

Several streets had to be barricaded due to flooding, including Highway 183.

High water rescues were required in Celina, and water was over the road near Highway 75 and Belt Line Road, and at Wilmeth Road east of Interstate 75.

Interstate 20 at exit 406 had two feet over water over it.

Water was reported over Interstate 35 service roads.

Swift water rescues were required, and a boy drowned during a rescue attempt in Duck Creek in Garland.

In Stephenville, water was several feet deep over McCart, Frey, Vanderbilt, and Ollie Streets. Homes and businesses were flooded in Morgan Mill with CR 146 washed out. Several families were evacuated. Flooding was also reported over Highway 281 north of town.

Flooding was reported over roads in town.

Houses and roads were flooded in town. Four cars were reportedly under water. Three to four feet of water was reported over Highway 4 between Lipan and Granbury, and Kickapoo Creek was washing pavement off roads in Lipan.

Highway 144 north of town was flooded, as were streets in town. Basements of houses along the Paluxy River were also flooded.

High water was reported in Lake Worth on Jacksboro Highway from Boat Club Road to Interstate 820. Flooding was also reported at the insection of Alta Vista Road and Golden Triangle north of Fort Worth, and over Denton Highway and Broadway Road in Haltom City. Homes which were flooded recently were flooded again. Cars were submerged up to their windows near Interstate 820 in Haltom City. Fort Worth responded to about 75 reports of high water.

Side streets were flooded in the city.

Fencing, backyard furniture, and roofing was damaged as a brief tornado touched down near the recreation center. One person reported seeing a funnel cloud. One house had roof damage.

High water was reported on FM 219 west of Highway 281, at FM 1602 three miles east of Highway 281, and on 5th Street in Hico. The water was several feet deep. County Commissioners estimated road damage at $2 million.

Streets in Walnut Springs were closed due to flooding; FM 2650 and CR 1120 between Meridian and Morgan were also closed.

Several streets were flooded and closed.

Service roads in town were closed due to flooding.

Damage occurred to a double-wide trailer and a carport. The trailer suffered roof damage. Storm spotters reported a funnel cloud in the area.

FM 1602 between Highway 281 and Highway 22 was flooded northeast of Hamilton, and Highway 218 was flooded between Hamilton and Pottsville. County Commissioners estimated road damage around $2 million.

Houses near the Brazos River were flooded as officials were forced to open flood gates at Possum Kingdom Lake. Some houses were flooded as much as eight feet and were not habitable for a week.

Between 50 to 100 homes in Horseshoe Bend sustained flood damage from the Brazos River.

Flooding from previous rains continued across the county. Harmon Road was flooded in the northeastern part of the County and Old Granbury Road and FM 1187 were flooded in the southern part.

Interstate 35 service roads were covered with water, as were Waco Drive and Highway 84.

Two feet of water was over Highway 22 west of town.

Multiple high water rescues were required in Lake Granbury Harbor near Robinson Creek. Several people were stranded in their homes and some were stuck in trees. About fifty homes sustained flood damage.

Numerous roads flooded countywide. Cowhouse Creek was out of its banks and about a foot of water was over CR 142.

Interstate 35 service roads were flooded north of FM 2484.

Flooding continued from previous rains on FM 2823 northeast of Gustine and along Highway 36 from Gustine to the Comanche/Hamilton County line.

Flooding continued from previous rains on FM 587 west of town, FM 2318 south of town, and FM 679 north of town.

Flooding continued from previous rains on FM 1447 north of Sidney.

FM 1392, CR 235, and Colquitt Road at CR 236 were all flooded and impassable.

Several streets were flooded in town.

Lake Proctor rose due to heavy rains and flooded docks and camping areas around its banks.

FM 2808, FM 2657, CR 3220, and CR 4804 were impassable due to high water.

Several roads near Cedar Creek Lake were flooded.

The Eastland Fire Chief reported about 150 homes were evacuated in the Lake Leon area due to flooding.

Dewey Street was closed due to high water as were several other county roads. A couple roads were damaged.

Numerous roads were closed across the county due to flooding. Also, portions of a railroad track washed out, causing a train derailment the next day. Four cars fell over and the line had to be shut down.

FM 437 near the Bell County line was partially washed out and closed. Numerous other roads were also closed due to high water.

The Brazos River flooded the Pecan Plantation RV Campground, damaging six RVs and several cars and trailers.

Flooding of residences around Lake Leon continued from residual floodwaters flowing into the lake. Over 200 homes sustained flood damage.

Runoff from heavy rains caused Mills Creek to flood portions of Salado, including Mill Creek Drive and Smith Bluff. About 30 homes were evacuated and one man had to be rescued from his rooftop. A water rescue was required on the Little River, and Salado Creek flooded the Interstate 35 access roads and the bridge on Main Street by four feet of water. One vehicle was washed off the road and a high water rescue was needed.

Heavy rain caused flooding of Belton Lake, closing numerous nearby parks and recreation facilities.

Highways 16 and 218 were flooded near Priddy. Numerous roads near Priddy had high water.

Portions of Highway 29 were closed near the Brazos River. Also, Highway 4 near Buck Creek was closed.