Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, May 6 to 9, 2015

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail approximately two miles west of Post Oak.

The Bowie Fire Department reported golf ball sized hail on Hwy 59 southwest of Bowie, TX.

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on highway 59, northeast of Bowie.

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on Farm to Market Road 1816, north of Bowie.

Emergency management reported that 2 vehicles were submerged on N Mills St at the railroad underpass in Bowie, TX.

Fire and rescue reported that roads were flooded near Selma Park, approximately 4 miles southwest of Bowie, TX.

The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department reported that 2 feet of water covered Hwy 59 south of Bowie, TX near Lake Amon Carter.

Emergency Management reported that the Bowie EMS was responding to a family which was evacuating their home due to flooding. The home was on Applegate Rd just off Hwy 81.

A report of quarter-sized hail was received by the general public at 556 pm approximately 3 miles north of Jacksboro, TX.

A public report of golf ball sized hail was received from the general public at 617 PM just west of the town of Cundiff, TX.

Amateur radio reported quarter to half-dollar sized hail in Boyd, TX at 620 PM.

An off duty NWS employee reported quarter sized hail in Aurora.

Tennis ball sized hail was reported by amateur radio near Highway 287 in New Fairview, TX.

Amateur radio reported trees blown down approximately 2 miles southwest of Cundiff, TX.

Amateur radio reported softball sized hail approximately 3 miles north of Rhome, TX.

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 and EF-0 damage across a three mile swath in southeastern Wise County. This multiple vortex tornado occurred over mainly open land, but destroyed two mobile homes, and damaging twelve others. Several power poles and power lines were damaged in the New Fairview area, between the city of Rhome and Decatur.

Amateur radio reported that 4 to 5 mobile homes were damaged beyond repair in the Heritage Creek area.

Amateur radio reported a barn destroyed near 3304 FM 2264.

A public report of half-dollar sized hail was received near the intersection of Hwy 114 and FM 51.

Amateur radio reported that a double wide trailer and and multiple recreational vehicles were destroyed, and that trees ranging from 5 inches to 20 inches in diameter were uprooted near the intersection of FM 4421 and FM 4430.

Lightning struck a group of oil tanks in a field near Whitesboro, TX causing them to explode and destroying all tanks on site.

Amateur radio reported power poles blown down approximately 4 miles north of Rhome, TX.

Lightning was likely the cause of a fire that destroyed a 257,000 dollar home in the 10900 block of Rolling Hills Drive. When firefighters arrived, heavy fire was already visible from the rooftop and the house was declared a total loss.

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail approximately 2 miles southwest of Valley View, TX.

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 damage, especially near the Bolivar community in western Denton County, Texas. This tornado formed from the same parent supercell which produced a tornado in Wise County. The tornado began in the far southwestern portion of Denton County, producing damage to open farm and ranch land. Once the storm moved into the Bolivar community, damage to several roofs on homes were noted, as well as substantial damage to barns. A metal storage tank was lifted and thrown into the base of a high tension power line, causing the steel beams to collapse.

A public report of roof damage was received approximately 8 miles northeast of Gainesville, TX.

The Jack County Sheriff's Department reported street flooding in Jacksboro and numerous county roads closed across the county.

The Wise County Sheriff's Department reported flooding on FM 2127, approximately 2 miles northwest of Chico, TX.

A trained spotter reported power flashes near Runaway Bay, TX.

Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado to the north-northwest of Runaway Bay, near the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Camp. The tornado was on the ground for a brief time, and produced minimal damage to a few trees.

Emergency management reported that Highway 82 and additional streets in Gainesville were flooded.

Emergency management reported that motorists were stranded on Hwy 377 near Bois D' Arc St in Whitesboro, TX.

Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Valley View, TX.

A public report of baseball sized hail was received approximately 3 miles west of Desedoma, TX.

The Cooke County Fire Department performed water rescues on Highway 82 approximately 1 mile west of Lindsay, TX.

Amateur radio reported that 3-inch diameter tree trunk was split near Crossroads, TX.

Emergency management reported that numerous water rescues were underway across the county and strongly advised against travel through the area.

A 36 year old man died when his vehicle was swept away by flood waters three-quarters of a mile south of Spring Creek Road, north of Valley View, TX. A little while later, Interstate 35 north of Valley View had to be closed due to high water. Several vehicles had stalled in the high water on the interstate.

Reports from social media indicated that flood waters were nearly up to the hoods of cars in Valley View, TX.

Amateur radio reported that high water rescues were taking place in southwest portions of Denison, TX.

Broadcast media reported that Pottsboro Road in Denison, TX was completely covered with water, and water was approaching a residential structure.

Emergency management reported that flood waters damaged railroad tracks in Valley View, TX, causing two locomotives and many train cars to derail around 130 AM. Four workers went into the water and sustained minor injuries. They were transported to Denton Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released.

Significant flooding of roads, interstates, highways, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas continued for over 12 hours after the heavy rain had ended.

Significant flooding of roads, interstates, highways, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas continued for over 12 hours after the heavy rain had ended.

News media reported extensive flash flooding across the county. The broadcast media reported that Hopewell Road, west of Stoneburg, was washed out.

A 66 MPH wind gust was measured by the Bowie, TX Municipal Airport Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS).

Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail on FM 3109 approximately 8 miles west of Graham, TX.

Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail on FM 3109 approximately 8 miles west of Graham, TX.

Emergency management reported ping pong ball sized hail on the east side of Hubbard Creek Lake, approximately 3 miles northwest of Breckenridge, TX.

Significant flooding of roads, interstates, highways, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas continued for over 12 hours after the heavy rain had ended.

Stephens County Sheriff's Department reported that FM 207 was closed due to high water approximately 4 miles southeast of Breckenridge, TX.

The Stephens County Sheriff's Department reported golf ball sized hail in Breckenridge, TX.

Broadcast media reported three homes flooded in Breckenridge, TX.

The Stephens County Sheriff's Department reported that Highway 180 east of the city of Breckenridge, TX was partially closed due to water over the road.

Significant flooding of roads continued for several hours after the heavy rain had ended.