Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, May 28, 2024

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, May 28, 2024
Start: 2024-05-28T03:19
End: 2024-05-28T12:30
Location: Texas

May 28, 2024 · NWS FWD · 86 events in 14 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $8.5 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 86

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.

On the heels of the May 27th evening hail event, another batch of thunderstorms developed near the Red River during the overnight hours as a shortwave trough moved through the Plains. These storms eventually grew upscale into an organized complex, diving southeast early on the morning of May 28. An intense bow echo caused widespread wind damage from the northern parts of DFW, through the eastern parts of DFW and into East Texas. NWS Storm Surveys determined straightline winds of 80-95 mph caused some of the damage.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fort Worth, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 28, 2:11 AM CST, 1 hour 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 28, 2:11 AM CST, 1 hour 8 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
311 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...New Long Term...

.SHORT TERM... /Issued 116 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024/
/Moving Into Mid Week/

The unsettled weather with periodic showers and storms, some
strong to severe and flooding coming back into the picture late
tonight and Wednesday. A weak surface boundary continues to be
draped along or just north of the I-20 corridor as earlier storms
and associated outflows have only solidified this boundary.
However, this lull in weather will be short-lived, as a 25-35 kt
southeasterly LLJ feeds into an elevated boundary up through 850mb
up across Northwest Texas and Southern OK through the overnight
hours. As the next shortwave rounds the dampened mid level ridge
to our west, another potential complex of storms will develop to
our north and west during the predawn hours. Models, though at
different magnitudes will bring this into North Texas around
sunrise and eventually Central Texas later in the morning or
afternoon. More severe weather will be possible as this storm
cluster ridges southeast along the instability gradient.
Initially, large hail will be the primary hazard with storms
potentially being semi-elevated, then as a cold pool evolves we
could see damaging winds as well. Just a few hours of removing
one severe storm watch, another severe tstorm watch will be
forthcoming and will go to around dawn/7 am, as elevated storms
are already going up over Southwest OK/Northwest TX. Easterly
winds will continue with a slightly cooler morning than
previously over the holiday weekend, with some upper 60s to lower
70s being the rule.

As the storm complex weakens some this afternoon across Central
Texas, numerous surface boundaries and temperature/instability
gradients from cloudy to partly cloudy skies will only play new
roles to act as focal points for another round of storms,
potentially an MCS this coming evening and overnight into
Wednesday morning. Models, especially CAMs are struggling as to be
expected in these active northwest flow environments and no
knowledge said mesoscale surface boundaries. Though surface
instability won't be as extreme as recent days, plenty of shear
and lift, along with very steep lapse rates. Severe weather
hazards of large hail and damaging winds will once again be
impacts again, though we can start adding localized flooding at
this point. Despite the increasing flood threat, the uncertainties
noted above gives me low confidence on where/when for any Flood
Watch issuance. Later today, that should be more clear from this
early morning's storms to hopefully the CAMs getting a better
handle with the MCS track tonight.

The MCS should be ongoing Wednesday morning as well, just the
"where" of the main track and worse weather conditions is
uncertain once again. This system should become more of a damaging
wind threat around this time, though isolated large hail will
remain possible on Wednesday. This system will weaken before
midday laying more surface boundaries from outflow with more
scattered development late in the day. The only saving grace from
the very active severe weather and locally heavy rainfall will be
much cooler high temperatures mostly in the 80s with lows
Wednesday morning mainly in the 60s.

05/Marty

&&

.LONG TERM... /NEW/
/Wednesday Night Onward/

North and Central Texas will remain beneath the northeast flank
of a mid level ridge through this weekend, keeping an active
northwest flow pattern in place through the foreseeable future.
Wednesday's convection will wind down in the late evening, but
additional storms may develop in the overnight hours into Thursday
morning as a ripple in the upstream flow aloft approaches. These
storms would likely be elevated above a capping inversion, and
would likely dissipate mid to late morning as boundary layer
mixing disrupts the low level jet. Some storms may be capable of
producing marginally severe hail before falling apart.

The ever-present stationary front and any lingering mesoscale
boundaries from morning convection will serve focus for additional
development Thursday late afternoon and evening as a stronger
shortwave approaches. Flow aloft will not be particularly strong
compared to recent days, but strong enough to produce around 40 kt
of effective shear. This will sufficiently support severe
thunderstorms when coupled with the 4000+ j/kg of ML CAPE, with
large hail the primary threat through the evening. Potential
upscale growth would shift the main threat to damaging wind gusts
during the overnight period before activity exits to the southeast
Friday morning. The tornado threat appears low at this time due
to unimpressive low level helicity values, but low LCLs and the
presence of surface boundaries may allow for a tornado or two.
Heavy rain and flooding from training thunderstorms will also be a
possibility.

A lull in thunderstorm activity looks possible on Friday in the
wake of the Thursday night system, though isolated redevelopment
cannot be ruled out if the atmosphere recovers Friday afternoon.
The dryline will become active again on Saturday as the next
shortwave trough approaches from the west. Convection will likely
initialize across the Big Country in the late afternoon, then
spread east across the western half of the forecast area Saturday
evening. It is a tad early to speculate on severe potential, but
time of year and the upper level pattern appear conducive for at
least a low-end severe weather concern.

Another lull on Sunday will be followed by additional storm
chances late Monday as the ridge retrogrades slightly and a
northwest flow MCS appears possible. Multiple rounds of rain and
storm chances should keep temperatures mostly in check for the
Thursday through Monday period. The ridge will expand northeast
around the midweek period of next week, increasing heights across
the region. Strengthening subsidence may shut off precipitation
chances and return the summer heat to the region towards the end
of the forecast period.

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&&

.AVIATION... /Issued 116 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024/
/06z TAFs/

Earlier storms have cooled the BL enough for some high MVFR for a
few hours before environment S flow at 925mb breaks out to VFR
before the next round of storms arrives from the north from OK
around 10z-12z. I'll carry MVFR cigs with VCTS from 12z-15z with
a TEMPO group for MVFR cigs with IFR vsbys in TSRA.

Otherwise, kept similar trends beyond this time with prevailing
ESE winds around 10 kts and VFR returning by 18z, as we experience
a brief reprieve before tonight's MCS. Speaking of, I removed the
TEMPO group beyond 00z Wed due to very low confidence on timing
and track of a nocturnal MCS expected Tues night on latest CAMs
and will just hold a VCTS/CB group from 02z onward.

05/Marty

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth    86  69  83  71  85 /  70  60  50  30  30
Waco                90  70  82  71  85 /  30  70  60  20  30
Paris               81  67  81  67  80 /  60  50  60  30  40
Denton              84  67  82  69  83 /  70  60  50  30  30
McKinney            83  68  82  69  82 /  70  60  50  30  30
Dallas              87  69  83  72  85 /  70  60  50  30  30
Terrell             85  68  82  69  84 /  70  50  50  30  30
Corsicana           87  69  84  71  86 /  40  50  60  20  30
Temple              90  70  83  71  86 /  30  70  50  20  20
Mineral Wells       86  68  81  69  84 /  50  70  50  20  30

&&

.FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

Hazardous weather outlook, May 28, 2:08 AM CST, 1 hour 11 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
308 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-290815-
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Henderson-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-
Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-
Leon-Milam-Robertson-
308 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Thunderstorms will push through and south of the I-20 corridor this
morning, some of which may be strong to marginally severe.

More storms will develop this evening primarily along and west of
I-35. Some storms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds. A
tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Heavy rain may also cause
flooding in some areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms will persist Wednesday
through the weekend. Severe weather will be possible at times.
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may reinvigorate flooding issues.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Limited spotter activation may be requested this morning along the
I-20 corridor, and again tonight mainly along and west of I-35.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 28, 2:12 AM CST, 1 hour 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
312 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ092-093-280900-
Grayson TX-Cooke TX-
312 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Cooke
and northwestern Grayson Counties through 400 AM CDT...

At 311 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Callisburg, or near Gainesville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Callisburg around 315 AM CDT.
  Whitesboro around 325 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Dixie, Gordonville,
Walnut Bend, Woodbine, Sturgeon, Sadler, Dexter, Sandusky, Sherwood
Shores, and Southmayd.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for
north central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3387 9688 3385 9684 3387 9684 3359 9675
      3358 9709 3372 9715 3373 9709 3380 9710
      3382 9705 3384 9708 3386 9707 3384 9705
      3384 9703 3389 9698 3395 9700 3395 9699
      3394 9697 3396 9692
TIME...MOT...LOC 0811Z 252DEG 16KT 3368 9705

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

05

Special weather statement, May 28, 3:18 AM CST, 1 minute before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
418 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ092>094-281000-
Grayson TX-Cooke TX-Fannin TX-
418 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Cooke,
Grayson and southwestern Fannin Counties through 500 AM CDT...

At 418 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Marietta to Trenton. Movement was east at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Sherman, Leonard, Whitewright, Tom Bean, Trenton, Knollwood,
  southwestern Lake Texoma, Randolph, and Lake Texoma around 425 AM
  CDT.
  Bells around 430 AM CDT.
  Pottsboro and Savoy around 435 AM CDT.
  Denison around 440 AM CDT.
  Valley Lake around 445 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Cannon, Preston,
Ida, Sadler, Elmont, Cotton Center, Locust, Pilot Grove, Ely, and
Luella.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 500 and 503.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for
north central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3385 9686 3387 9680 3382 9675 3387 9668
      3340 9593 3335 9632 3340 9639 3342 9682
      3383 9736 3386 9726 3391 9721 3376 9719
      3372 9711 3382 9705 3385 9709 3384 9703
      3389 9698 3395 9700 3394 9697 3396 9692
TIME...MOT...LOC 0918Z 277DEG 22KT 3388 9715 3343 9631

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 113 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 09:20 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

62 thunderstorm wind, 16 hail, 7 flash flood, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Montague

When: May 28, 3:19 AM CST
Where: Montague County, 5.05 mi WSW of Fruitland
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.470, -97.880

Reported via mPing.

Hail, Grayson

When: May 28, 3:27 AM CST
Where: Grayson County, Southmayd
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 33.620, -96.720

Hail, Montague

When: May 28, 3:29 AM CST
Where: Montague County, 2.3 mi W of Fruitland
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.500, -97.840

Reported via mPing.

Hail, Wise

When: May 28, 4:09 AM CST
Where: Wise County, 0.9 mi SW of Decatur Muni Arpt
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.240, -97.590

Reported via mPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:15 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.22 mi NE of Denton
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.240, -97.120

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at TWU.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:24 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.31 mi E of Denton
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.220, -97.110

A 66 mph wind gust was reported at TWU.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:25 AM CST
Where: Denton County, Denton Muni Arpt
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 33.200, -97.200

The observation site at KDTO reported a 68 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:32 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 3.6 mi SE of Navo
Measured: 67 kt (77 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.180, -96.890

A 77 mph wind gust was reported in Little Elm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:32 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 3.87 mi SSW of Justin
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.030, -97.330

A 59 mph wind gust was measured three miles west of the I-35W and 114 exchange.

Hail, Collin

When: May 28, 4:32 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 2.07 mi S of Celina
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.290, -96.780

Hail, Denton

When: May 28, 4:35 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 0.9 mi SE of Corinth
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.140, -97.060

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:35 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 4.19 mi S of Justin
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 33.020, -97.310

Multiple homes with shingles torn off by thunderstorm wind gusts in a neighborhood near Hwy 114 and Hwy 156.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:36 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 1.44 mi ENE of Denton
Measured: 72 kt (83 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.230, -97.128

Guinn Hall at TWU in Denton gusted 83 mph. Trees were also reported down around downtown Denton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:39 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 3 mi NNE of Carney
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.120, -96.860

The Emergency Manager for The Colony estimated 65-70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:39 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 1.38 mi S of Bartonville
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.060, -97.130

Public reported a measured wind gust of 86 mph west of Double Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:40 AM CST to 4:50 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 1.16 mi W of Lewisville to 4.75 mi WSW of Hebron
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.071, -97.020

Intense thunderstorm winds caused damage across the City of Lewisville. Trees and powerlines were down, one structure collapsed, an 18 wheeler overturned near Hwy 121 and Josey, and multiple wrecks were reported on I-35 north and south.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 28, 4:45 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.22 mi NE of Haslet
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.990, -97.320

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:45 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 0.9 mi NW of Carney
Measured: 83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.090, -96.890

Emergency Manager for The Colony reported a measured wind gust of 95 mph on a HAM tower weather station. Other reports from around the city include multiple downed trees, an overturned 18-wheeler on Hwy 121, and an overturned RV at a park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 28, 4:47 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.79 mi SE of Grapevine
Measured: 67 kt (77 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.900, -97.048

The DFW International Airport ASOS measured a 77 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 4:48 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.27 mi W of Carney
Measured: 72 kt (83 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.077, -96.919

A weather station at Pier 121 on Lake Lewisville recorded an 83 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 4:50 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 3.87 mi NNW of Plano
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.070, -96.750

Amateur Radio reported 2 ft diameter trees and light poles down at Legacy Dr and Independence Pkwy in Plano.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 4:50 AM CST to 5:05 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.75 mi SE of Coppell to 2.61 mi SW of Irving
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $350,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.920, -96.988

A 71 mph wind gust was measured in Irving. Widespread tree damage and roof damage was reported in the city by the emergency manager. Small metal structures were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 28, 4:51 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi SE of Haslet
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.960, -97.340

A 62 mph wind gust was measured in the Haslet area.

Hail, Denton

When: May 28, 4:54 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.89 mi E of Navo
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.220, -96.880

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 4:56 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.48 mi W of Farmers Branch
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.930, -96.960

Intense thunderstorm winds were estimated at 80 mph in Valley Ranch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:00 AM CST to 5:10 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.83 mi SW of Renner to 1.63 mi SE of Richardson
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.979, -96.749

Intense thunderstorm winds produced significant damage across Richardson. A wind sensor at Methodist Richardson measured 83 mph, but a NWS Storm Survey determined wind speeds up to 90 mph moved through part of the city. The strongest winds and most notable wind damage was observed from Hillside Avenue stretching southeast to Bowser Rd south of Main Street. Numerous trees were damaged, snapped, or uprooted across the city, and roofs and fences were damaged. Local officials reported 111 facilities with varying degrees of damage. The public reported a large, 70-year old live oak tree uprooted onto a home, causing roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Denton

When: May 28, 5:00 AM CST to 5:10 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.66 mi W of Hebron to 3.12 mi ENE of Carrollton
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.037, -96.925

Intense thunderstorm winds caused tree damage across Carrollton. Many trees were down across roadways in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 3.11 mi NE of Plano
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.050, -96.680

Collin College Plano campus was closed due to tree damage on the property.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 2.34 mi ENE of Plano
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 33.031, -96.682

Large tree branches were broken near Jupiter and Park in east Plano. Lightweight objects were tossed around or torn off homes.

Hail, Collin

When: May 28, 5:02 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 1.8 mi NW of Biggers
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 33.170, -96.570

The fire department measured 2.75 hail in Lowry Crossing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:03 AM CST to 5:15 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.05 mi NE of Richardson to 0.1 mi E of Rose Hill
Measured: 83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.977, -96.678

Intense thunderstorm winds produced significant damage across Garland. A NWS Storm Survey determined wind speeds up to 95 mph moved through the city. Widespread tree, fence, and minor roof damage was observed throughout much of Garland, consistent with straight line winds in the range of 65 - 80 mph. There were several areas in the city where tree and structural damage was concentrated and more significant with straight line winds estimated in the 80 to 85 mph range.

At least two structures in Garland were surveyed with more significant damage. A church on W Kingsley Rd in central Garland had a portion of its roof and end wall destroyed (DI 9, DOD 6). This damage was consistent with winds of 85 to 90 mph. A large commercial building several blocks away received major damage to two of its walls that formed a corner of the structure. This resulted in a small portion of the building’s roof to collapse. This damage, placed in context with other indicators in the vicinity of the site, appeared consistent with straight line winds on the order of 90 to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:03 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 2.32 mi W of Shepton
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 33.030, -96.840

Social media report of a loss of an exterior wall covering at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:03 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.65 mi S of Richardson
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.926, -96.716

A large tree was uprooted along Claymore Dr and fell against a home, damaging part of the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:05 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 0.69 mi N of Murphy
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.030, -96.620

A snapped tree was reported in Murphy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:05 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 2.22 mi NW of Plano
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.040, -96.750

Two houses with damage from fallen trees were reported near Parker Rd and Independence Pkwy in Plano.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:07 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, (Rbd)redbird Arpt Da
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.680, -96.870

Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:08 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.69 mi S of (Dal)love Fld Dallas
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.840, -96.850

Dallas Love Field Airport (KDAL) measured a 75 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 28, 5:10 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.97 mi WSW of Watauga
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.835, -97.299

Broken tree limbs outside the NWS Fort Worth/WGRFC office.

Hail, Collin

When: May 28, 5:12 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 0.9 mi NW of Princeton
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.190, -96.510

Reported via mPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 28, 5:12 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.66 mi E of North Richland Hills
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.832, -97.239

Trained spotter reported tree limbs up to 3 inch in diameter down in yard, and a stop sign out of ground at the intersection of Rufe Snow and Georgia Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:15 AM CST to 5:20 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.23 mi W of New Hope to 1.36 mi S of New Hope
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.820, -96.621

A trained spotter reports tree limbs 10 to 15 inches in diameter down in Country Meadows neighborhood in Mesquite. Elsewhere, trees and fences were reported down across Mesquite.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 2.22 mi SE of Lucas
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.060, -96.550

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:15 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.16 mi W of (Ads)addison Arpt Da
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.970, -96.850

Spotter reported roof torn from a commercial building at Keller Springs and Midway in Carrollton.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:17 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.55 mi E of Bouchard
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.890, -96.710

Reported via mPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:18 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.58 mi E of Pleasant Vly
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.950, -96.560

Measured a 73 mph wind gust with reported tree and roof damage in Sachse.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 28, 5:19 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.58 mi E of Arlington Muni Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.670, -97.090

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at Arlington Municipal Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:20 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.5 mi SSW of Highland Park
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.800, -96.780

Multiple large trees down near an apartment building in Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:21 AM CST to 5:35 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, Forney to 4.22 mi ENE of Forney
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.750, -96.470

Damage was reported in and around Forney. Tree limbs and fences were knocked down, sheds were damaged, the roof of the O'Reilly Auto Parts was damaged, and major damage was reported to the North Forney High School.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:23 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.16 mi W of Rose Hill
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.850, -96.600

Reported via mPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:24 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.71 mi N of Cedar Hill
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.590, -96.952

Several trees were reported down around Belt Line and Uptown Blvd in Cedar Hill.

Flash Flood, Denton

When: May 28, 5:25 AM CST to 7:25 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.76 mi N of Carrollton to 2.73 mi N of Carrollton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.990, -96.900

Multiple high water rescues along various roadways in Carrollton were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockwall

When: May 28, 5:30 AM CST
Where: Rockwall County, 0.9 mi SW of Rockwall
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.920, -96.460

Large trees branches were knocked down in Rockwall. Power outages were also reported throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockwall

When: May 28, 5:30 AM CST
Where: Rockwall County, 1.77 mi SE of Blackland
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.885, -96.325

Broken trees, roof damage, and a collapsed carport were reported on Weldon Lane in Royse City.

Hail, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:33 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 3.5 mi N of Forney
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.800, -96.480

Reported via mPing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:34 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 0.3 mi S of Talty to 1.4 mi E of Talty
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.676, -96.380

Large, split trees and many downed branches were reported in the Lost Creek Estates neighborhood in Talty. Elsewhere around Talty, trees, roofs, and fences were damaged. A NWS survey of the area determined winds up to 85 mph caused the damage around Talty.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.38 mi SSE of Sunnyvale
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 32.750, -96.530

Mesquite Airport measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, Lancaster Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.580, -96.720

Lancaster Airport measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 0.93 mi NE of Gastonia
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.608, -96.387

Two RVs were overturned at the Rusted Rail RV park between Crandall and Kaufman.

Flash Flood, Wise

When: May 28, 5:35 AM CST to 9:50 AM CST
Where: Wise County, 0.9 mi SE of Decatur to 1.39 mi ENE of Decatur Muni Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 33.220, -97.590

Multiple high water rescues were reported in Decatur and Rhome.

Thunderstorm Wind, Collin

When: May 28, 5:36 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 0.58 mi W of Lavon
Measured: 66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.030, -96.440

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:37 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.5 mi NNW of Kleberg
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.690, -96.630

A partial roof collapse was reported in Pleasant Grove.

Flash Flood, Collin

When: May 28, 5:40 AM CST to 9:50 AM CST
Where: Collin County, 2.08 mi NW of Shepton to 2.18 mi NW of Shepton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.051, -96.825

Roadway flooding reported at Parkwood and Yearly Road in Plano.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: May 28, 5:40 AM CST to 9:50 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.8 mi NE of Bouchard to 1.52 mi S of Richardson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 32.920, -96.750

Multiple roadways were flooded, including Interstate 635 in North Dallas, and several were closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:40 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 0.58 mi W of Lawrence
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.730, -96.340

Damage was reported at Platinum Ford west of Terrell. Front signs were blown out and a metal door was bent.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:40 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 1.08 mi S of Lawrence to 1.48 mi ESE of Terrell Muni Arpt
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.715, -96.333

Overturned 18 wheelers were reported on I-20 near Terrell. Large trees were also reported knocked down in Terrell.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 5:45 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 0.9 mi NE of Terrell Muni Arpt
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.710, -96.260

Damage to a large Madix warehouse building was reported near the Terrell Airport. One side was blown in and the roof partially collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 2.07 mi S of Abner
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.600, -96.200

Part of the roof was torn off a house on CR 103 between Kaufman and Abner.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: May 28, 6:00 AM CST
Where: Ellis County, Palmer
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.430, -96.670

An overturned 18 wheeler was reported in Palmer.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 28, 6:05 AM CST to 7:15 AM CST
Where: Henderson County, 2.96 mi NW of Payne Springs to 1.69 mi NNW of Moore Station
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.306, -96.090

Widespread trees down, including on homes and vehicles, was reported across Henderson County.

Hail, Kaufman

When: May 28, 6:10 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, 2.15 mi NNE of Kemp
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.480, -96.220

Thunderstorm Wind, Kaufman

When: May 28, 6:19 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, Mabank
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.370, -96.100

Thunderstorm winds of 70 mph were estimated in Mabank. Trees were knocked down in the area. One tree fell on a vehicle causing an injury.

Lightning, Denton

When: May 28, 6:25 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.62 mi S of Prosper Pleasure Arp
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 33.212, -96.875

Two homes on Moonseed Rd were struck by lightning. One suffered heavy damage, and other was described as moderate damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When: May 28, 6:38 AM CST
Where: Van Zandt County, 2.09 mi NW of Wills Pt to 1.13 mi ENE of Edom
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.724, -96.022

Trained spotter reported trees 12-24 inches in diameter uprooted/split between I-20 and HWY-64 just north of Canton. Widespread trees knocked down were reported across the county. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles. An analysis of pictures across the county after the event determined the winds were 80-85 mph in some locations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When: May 28, 6:40 AM CST to 6:50 AM CST
Where: Van Zandt County, Ben Wheeler to 2.14 mi ESE of Ben Wheeler
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.450, -95.700

Trained spotter reported trees around 18 inches in diameter uprooted along HWY 64 beginning in Downtown Ben Wheeler (FM 858). Tree damage continued for 3 miles east along HWY 64.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 28, 6:44 AM CST
Where: Henderson County, 1.88 mi WNW of Eustace
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.310, -96.010

Spotter reported estimated wind gust of 60 mph in Eustace.

Flash Flood, Wise

When: May 28, 6:45 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Wise County, 2.82 mi SSE of Park Spgs to 2.93 mi NE of Bridgeport
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.360, -97.810

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When: May 28, 6:45 AM CST
Where: Van Zandt County, 1.35 mi ENE of Colfax
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $60,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.510, -95.730

Trees were knocked down on houses and vehicles west of Van near FM 16 and CR 4414.

Hail, Van Zandt

When: May 28, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Van Zandt County, 0.58 mi E of Van
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.520, -95.640

Quarter sized hail was reported in Van.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Zandt

When: May 28, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Van Zandt County, 0.58 mi E of Grand Saline
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.670, -95.710

The front of an uninhabited store was torn off in Grand Saline.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 28, 7:04 AM CST
Where: Henderson County, 2.34 mi E of Murchison
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.280, -95.710

Spotter reported estimated wind gust of 70 mph 3 miles E of Murchison.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: May 28, 7:05 AM CST to 9:55 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.43 mi ESE of Benbrook Lake to 1.84 mi E of Ft Worth Sycamore Ar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 32.620, -97.430

Multiple road closures were reported in Fort Worth including Old Granbury near Benbrook Lake, Alliance, 28th, and Old Decatur.

Hail, Tarrant

When: May 28, 7:40 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.3 mi E of Arlington
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.730, -97.115

Penny sized hail was reported on the UT Arlington campus.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: May 28, 7:51 AM CST
Where: Ellis County, 0.9 mi SW of Midlothian
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.470, -96.990

Social media report of downed branches, split trees, and damaged fences in downtown Midlothian.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 28, 7:55 AM CST
Where: Johnson County, 1.36 mi ESE of Cleburne Muni Arpt
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 32.360, -97.430

Cleburne Airport measured a 66 mph wind gust.

Hail, Freestone

When: May 28, 9:15 AM CST
Where: Freestone County, 0.91 mi NE of Streetman
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.880, -96.320

Flash Flood, Van Zandt

When: May 28, 9:25 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where: Van Zandt County, 1.88 mi ENE of Colfax to 1.48 mi SSE of Holly Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.510, -95.720

Multiple flooded roadways across the county were reported.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
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.
Lightning: A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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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: 1186640, 1186641, 1186642, 1186643, 1186597, 1186599, 1186600, 1186601, 1186602, 1186644, 1186645, 1186753, 1186749, 1186750, 1187365, 1186756, 1186757, 1186758, 1186759, 1186760, 1186762, 1186771, 1186764, 1186646, 1186766, 1186739, 1186827, 1186884, 1188054, 1186647, 1186742, 1186830, 1186832, 1186839, 1187355, 1186840, 1186842, 1186851, 1186651, 1186852, and more.