Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, March 7 to 11, 2016

Dime to nickel sized hail was reported in Muenster.

A tornado caused EF-1 damage near the community of Cool, Texas on the evening of March 7th. This tornado caused significant damage to two homes and several pieces of farm equipment. The tornado began just south of Highway 180 to the east of Cool and tracked north for approximately 2 miles.

A public report stated that a roof was blown off of a house at the 700 block of Our lane.

Amateur radio reported one-inch diameter hail approximately 6 miles north of Weatherford, TX.

A trained spotter reported 2.88 inches of rainfall between 630 and 720 PM in Paradise, TX.

Amateur radio reported one-inch diameter hail approximately 6 miles north of Weatherford, TX.

An amateur radio report indicated 3.88 inches of rain in the southwest part of Paradise, TX between 645 and 845 PM.

Amateur radio reported 5.21 inches of rain from 645 to 915 PM.

Emergency management reported a high water rescue near the intersection of FM 4 and Lakeview Dr.

Public reports of high water rescues were received in Mineral Wells and Santo.

Amateur radio reported three to five inch diameter trees were broken and 2 to 4 inch diameter branches were broken from half a dozen trees.

A trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball sized hail in the town of Era.

Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Department reported high water rescues in Lone Camp, TX.

Amateur radio reported a high water rescue near the Dollar General Store in Paradise, TX.

Emergency management reported a barn destroyed off FM 902 approximately 6 to 7 miles east-southeast of Gainesville, TX.

Amateur radio reported a high water rescue on Private Road 3475 near Paradise, TX.

Emergency management reported that a roof was blown off of a mobile home near CR 209 in Woodbine, TX.

Emergency management reported that a power pole was blown down near the 800 block of CR 219 in Woodbine, TX.

Parker County EOC reported impassable roads 2 to 3 miles east of Whitt, and between Hwy 281 and Lamkin Rd.

Amateur radio reported several high water rescues and numerous flooding reports in Bridgeport, TX. The newspaper reported high water rescues at 8th St near Harwood Park and also evacuations of homes on Halsell St and at P&W Trailer Park. Water also covered portions of Highway 380 west of Bridgeport.

Fire and rescue reported a barn blown into a road, power poles snapped and structures damaged from Lake Kiowa up to Callisburg.

The National Weather Service survey team estimated winds up to 80 MPH caused damage in Whitesboro, TX. This was after reports of significant wind damage from the storm, including an RV blown onto a car and a Tractor Trailer overturned.

Emergency management reported outbuildings and power lines blown down on Cemetery Road in Pottsboro, TX.

Mineral Well Fire and Rescue reported that water was receding across parts of the city but flooding continued across southern portions of the city.

Wise County Sheriff's Department reported that roads remained closed in many areas across the county, including Cottondale, Boyd, Paradise, Bridgeport, Decatur and Chico. Some roads near creeks and rivers remained flooded through the 8th and into 9th until the river levels receded. The flood waters damaged roads, culverts, bridges across the county. Lake Bridgeport was closed to recreational traffic as the lake rose nearly 2 feet above its conservation pool.

Denton County Sheriff's Department reported creek flooding on FM 1173 at Pruett Road near Slidell, and on Milam St near Tille Lane.

A social media report indicated a high water rescue on the 1300 block of Indian Camp Rd in the Whitt area.

Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Department reported that many roads remained closed in the southern and eastern portions of the county.

A social media report showed a car stuck in high water on the I-35 frontage road near Underwood St.

The Dublin Police Department reported damage from a tornado early in the morning of March 9th. The tornado was short lived, and produced minor damage to approximately ten buildings in downtown Dublin.

A tornado caused EF-1 damage to several businesses and homes in the city limits of Stephenville. The tornado began near a business on U.S. Highway 377 on the south side of town, damaging a metal building structure. The tornado moved north and northeast, heavily damaging an apartment building, and causing tree and power line damage on the campus of Tarleton State University. As the tornado dissipated, homes and garages were damaged at the Foster's home for children, on the north side of Stephenville.

A public report stated that numerous buildings were damaged in Stephenville.

A house near Cool was struck by lightning and was deemed a total loss.

A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured at the Stephenville AWOS.

A brief tornado was captured by broadcast media to the east of the city of Tolar. This tornado began near a mobile home park, damaging three homes. The tornado then crossed U.S. Highway 377 over an open field before dissipating.

A brief tornado occurred on the east side of the Brazos River / Lake Granbury early in the morning of March 8th. The tornado was photographed by several citizens, but occurred in open land near a golf course.

A social media report showed damage to a brick home, where the window was blown out and the chimney toppled.

A public report from a former NWS employee estimated wind gusts of 65 MPH.

A public report indicated that damage occurred in a subdivision on Orchard Dr in Flower Mound, TX.

A survey crew from the National Weather Service found evidence of EF-1 damage on the northwest shore of Benbrook Lake, near the dam. The tornado first occurred near Stephens Drive, about one half mile east of US 377. This tornado took a general west to east track, crossing a portion of the lake. On the west side of the path, a marina was heavily damaged, especially the portion which served as a storage yard for boats. Approximately 20 boats were damaged or destroyed, along with several storage sheds. The tornado moved to the east, crossing the lake, before dissipating after causing tree damage on the Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Course.

A public report indicated that damage occurred to the siding of a service station on Blue Mound Road.

A social media report indicated damage to a small shed near the Verizon store just north of Loop 820 in Lake Worth, TX.

A 66 MPH wind gust was measured at the Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

An amateur radio report estimated 70 MPH winds and quarter sized hail in Saginaw, TX.

A social media report indicated damage to the roof of the Ice Center near Birdville High School in North Richland Hills, TX.

A social media report indicated damage at a Tarrant Community College Northwest Campus building.

The Lampasas County Emergency Manager reported damage from an observed tornado approximately thirteen miles north of the city of Lampasas. While occurring mainly over open ranch land, the tornado first occurred near U.S. 281, before moving east for about a mile. Tree damage was along the path, and one structure was damaged.

A public report stated that the roof was blown off of a business near the intersection of Saginaw Main and Loop 820.

A social media report indicated a 62 MPH wind gust in Watauga.

A social media report stated that Johnson Road in Keller, TX was closed between Keller-Smithfield Rd and Railhead Dr due to downed power lines.

The Tarrant Regional Water District's wind anemometer located on a tower at the NWS Fort Worth office measured a 57 mph wind gust.

A social media report indicated damage to the roof of Porter Elementary School in Hurst, TX.

A social media report indicated damage to L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX.

A National Weather Service employee reported tree damage in Grapevine, TX just west of the Hwy 121 & Hwy 360 split.

A National Weather Service survey crew found evidence of an EF1 QLCS tornado in the city limits of The Colony. This tornado was brief, and damaged 6 homes and several power lines in the city.

A social media report indicated large branches down on a sidewalk on Rufe Snow Dr in Watauga, TX.

A social media report indicated damage to homes near the high school in The Colony, TX. The fire department was responding.

An amateur radio report stated that damage occurred to the roof of a residential structure in The Colony, and that power lines were blown down.

A social media report showed pictures of damage done to a large silo near the intersection of First and Main Streets in Frisco, TX.

A social media report showed power lines down near Alamo Rd between Campbell Street and N Collins Rd.

Garland P.D. reported damage to buildings and vehicles at the 2600 block of Industrial lane in Garland, TX. One injury was also reported.

Amateur radio reported damage to a barn and a few trees down near the community of Bailey, TX.

A trained spotter reported mobile home damage and tree branches down.

A young man died and a female was injured when the car they were traveling lost control during a heavy thunderstorm and crashed. The vehicle was on SH 6 crossing the SH 164 bridge at the time.

A trained spotter reported damage to a barn, and awning, a mobile home and trees.

A public report was received stating that the 1800 through 2900 block of Franklin Avenue in Waco, TX was impassible due to high water.

A National Weather Service survey crew found evidence of a relatively brief QLCS tornado over southeastern Navarro County. The tornado first occurred near US 287, on the north side of Richland Chambers Reservior. Near the beginning point of this tornado, several power poles were broken. The tornado then moved northeast, damaging two manufactured homes.

Emergency management reported 10 power poles snapped and trees down near Hwy 287 at FM 309.

Broadcast media reported numerous trees and power lines down, and roof damage to a home in downtown Malakoff, TX.

Henderson County Sheriff's Department reported damage all over the Malakoff-Trinidad area.

A National Weather Service storm survey crew found evidence of a tornado which began south of the city of Trinidad, and move northeast to the city of Malakoff. The tornado began by damaging several trees and homes near Trinidad. As the tornado moved northeast, trees were damaged along State Highway 34, before entering southwest Malakoff. Approximately 10 homes were damaged in Malakoff, with one home losing a chimney, part of the roof, and several large trees on the property.

Broadcast media reported nickel-sized hail near the intersection of Hwy 84 and FM 1996.

Emergency management reported a swift water rescue on FM 407 where Denton Creek had flooded the road. The occupant was rescued about 100 yards west of the main road.

Broadcast media reported nickel to dime sized hail covering the ground on FM 929.

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail approximately 5 miles south-southwest of Evant, TX.

A trained spotter reported quarter to half-dollar sized hail in Ireland, TX.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Department reported that some low water crossings have been closed due to water over the road.

Emergency management reported that Plummer's Creek had overrun its banks, and mainly minor street flooding was occurring in the towns of Mexia, Groesbeck and Coolidge.

Emergency Management reported roadway flooding in southern Navarro County.

Emergency management reported significant water over Highway 164 W near Groesbeck.

Emergency management reported swift water of unknown depth on Hwy 84 just west of the Freestone County line.

Emergency management reported water over Hwy 287 near the FM 309 intersection.

Falls County Sheriff's Department reported that multiple bridges were washed out on FM 147.

Limestone County Sheriff's Department reported that the westbound lane of State Highway 164 remain closed due to floodwaters and debris. Several county roads across central Limestone County remain flooded.

Henderson County Sheriff's Department reported that 16 roads across the county were flooded including multiple major thoroughfares.

A social media report indicated that parts of CR 3211 and CR 3208 just northeast of Myrtle Springs, TX were flooded.

Emergency management reported that portions of Highway 198 near Caney City were flooded, and 10 to 15 roads across the area were flooded.

A social media report indicated swift water flowing along Highway 84 near Lake Mexia. As the flooding worsened, Texas Task Force 1 helped rescue residents near Lake Mexia. In all, there were sixteen water rescues, along with 48 homes affected. THirty three homes had minor damage, and fifteen suffered major damage.

A public report stated that water was over the road on FM 320 east of FM 645 approximately 9 miles west of Palestine, TX.

Rains County Sheriff's Department reported minor flooding within the city limits of Emory, TX.

Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department reported that some low water crossings were closed in the city of Canton, TX.

A local newspaper reported that a woman was rescued from her car after getting stranded on a rural road off of Highway 14 just east of Fort Parker State Park.

Limestone County Sheriff's Department reported a high water rescue at LCR 456 and Plummer's Creek. The motorist was reported to be stranded and the car had been washed off the road.

A high water rescue was needed for a person in a vehicle trapped in flood waters on CR 4206.

Emergency management reported that FM 3441 over Walnut Creek was closed due to water over the bridge.

Emergency management reported multiple swift water rescues around Lake Mexia.

Falls County Sheriff's Department reported significant mud on the road that washed up from the fields along Hwy 77 near Hwy 429.

A female died when her car lost control on wet pavement and crashed. The crash occurred on FM 51 near Veal Station Road south of Springtown. Another female and child were injured in the crash.

The body of a rancher was found in flood waters along Big Creek after the creek rose up onto the rancher's property. The rancher disappeared on the evening of the 9th when we went out to move cattle out of the flood waters. His body was recovered on his property under 5 feet of water on the 11th.