Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, October 24 to 25, 2025

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, October 24 to 25, 2025
Start: 2025-10-24T01:30
End: 2025-10-25T14:55
Location: Texas

October 24 to 25, 2025 · NWS FWD · 33 events in 8 counties and zones

An upper-level low brought two main rounds of thunderstorms to North and Central Texas during the last week of October 2025. The first, and most severe, was a large storm complex on the evening of October 24, followed by isolated activity on the afternoon of October 25.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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Tropical storms and surge
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Wind
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Fire, smoke and dust
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $340,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 33

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.

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 Oct 23, 5:19 PM CST, 8 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 23, 5:19 PM CST, 8 hours 11 minutes before

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The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 58 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:28 UTC.

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Event by event

16 thunderstorm wind, 14 flash flood, 2 lightning, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Lightning, Denton

When: October 24, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.3 mi WNW of Smoots
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 33.093, -97.237

Denton Co EDS reported on Facebook that they responded to a house fire in the 1800 block of Elm Place in Northlake where the roof of a home was on fire. The fire was quickly put out but some damage occurred.

Lightning, Denton

When: October 24, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Denton County, 2.5 mi WSW of Argyle
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 33.112, -97.222

Denton Co EDS reported on Facebook that they responded to a house fire in the 700 block of Plaza Lane in Argyle where the attic of a home was on fire. The fire was quickly put out but some damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind, Erath

When: October 24, 6:34 PM CST
Where: Erath County, (Sep)clark Fld Steph
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 32.220, -98.180

The Automated Weather Observation System at the Stephenville, TX Airport measured a 66 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Parker

When: October 24, 7:13 PM CST
Where: Parker County, 3.27 mi SSE of Dennis
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.580, -97.890

Emergency management reported a downed tree on River Trail, south of Iroquois Trail, in Horseshoe Bend southeast of Dennis, TX.

Flash Flood, Cooke

When: October 24, 7:20 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where: Cooke County, 1.5 mi SSE of Gainesville to 0.96 mi S of Gainesville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.610, -97.140

Moss St near downtown Gainesville and the underpass of Interstate 35 near Spring Creek were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Parker

When: October 24, 7:20 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Parker County, 1.16 mi W of Whitt to 1.81 mi ENE of Whitt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.950, -98.040

The low water crossing near Whitt was flooded.

Flash Flood, Parker

When: October 24, 7:35 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Parker County, 2.22 mi NW of Lake Weatherford to 2.25 mi NW of Lake Weatherford
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.800, -97.710

A Low water crossing near Lake Weatherford was flooded.

Flash Flood, Parker

When: October 24, 7:40 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Parker County, 1.74 mi E of Springtown to 0.92 mi WSW of Springtown Kezer Arp
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.970, -97.650

A low water crossing at Walnut Creek flooded.

Flash Flood, Wise

When: October 24, 7:41 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where: Wise County, 2.19 mi S of Decatur to 1.99 mi SE of Decatur
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.198, -97.598

A water rescue was conducted near Preskitt Rd and FM 51.

Flash Flood, Cooke

When: October 24, 7:45 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where: Cooke County, 2.82 mi NNE of Burns City to 2.47 mi N of Burns City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.560, -97.020

FM 902 near Lake Kiowa was closed due to flooding, as well as CR 174, 147, and 172 east of Gainesville.

Flash Flood, Cooke

When: October 24, 7:45 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where: Cooke County, 2.76 mi S of Woodbine to 2.54 mi S of Woodbine
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.580, -97.020

CR 224 was washed out due to floodwaters.

Flash Flood, Cooke

When: October 24, 7:45 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where: Cooke County, 3.65 mi E of Woodbine to 1.42 mi SE of Woodbine
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.630, -96.958

Several water rescues were conducted in the eastern part of the county including at CR 123, 150, and 175.

Flash Flood, Cooke

When: October 24, 7:45 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where: Cooke County, 2.21 mi NW of Hope to 2.45 mi NNW of Hope
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.640, -97.110

Highway 82 at Radio Hill Rd was closed due to flooding and could not be reopened until the following day due to the volume of water impacting the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 7:57 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.35 mi WSW of Mara
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.690, -97.350

A National Weather Service Storm Survey indicated several snapped branches in a city park near Edgecliff.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 7:58 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.69 mi N of Mara
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.710, -97.330

A National Weather Service Storm Survey indicated that a power pole was snapped near downtown Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 7:58 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.58 mi W of Mara
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.700, -97.340

A National Weather Service Storm Survey indicated a stop sign blown down in south Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 7:58 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi WSW of Mara
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.697, -97.345

A public report indicated large branches down near James Avenue and West Ripy St in Fort Worth.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:00 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.07 mi S of (Fwh)carswell Afb Ft to 2.09 mi S of (Fwh)carswell Afb Ft
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.740, -97.450

A vehicle was submerged in floodwaters along Interstate 30 westbound near Cherry Lane, and several other additional water rescues were reported in Fort Worth as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.23 mi NE of Ft Worth Russell Arp
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.670, -97.290

Emergency management reported several trees uprooted along Campus Drive and I-20 near the Resource Connection Building at Tarrant Community College South Campus in Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.5 mi SSE of Seminary Hill
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.660, -97.370

A public report indicated trees down in south Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.35 mi ENE of Mara
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.710, -97.310

A social media report indicated considerable roof damage to the Dollar Store on East Berry Street in Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi NE of Mara
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.710, -97.320

A National Weather Service Storm Survey indicated numerous large tree branches down along East Berry Street, along with damage to a commercial sign on East Berry Street between Evans Avenue and New York Avenue in Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.92 mi SE of Mara
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.690, -97.320

Damage was sustained to the Metro Golf Carts business along I-35 in south Fort Worth. Large metal car ports were partially collapsed causing damage to golf carts on the property.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:02 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi SW of Lindberg
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 32.670, -97.210

An amateur radio operator measured a 67 mph (58 kt) wind gust 2 miles north-northeast of Kennedale.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:04 PM CST to 8:08 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Westover Hills
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 32.770, -97.430

The KNFW AWOS measured a 63 mph (55 kt) wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:08 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.7 mi ENE of Ft Worth
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.770, -97.310

Broadcast media indicated a large tree was blown down in downtown Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:08 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.01 mi SSE of Ft Worth
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.736, -97.345

Four trees were blown over and limbs were also knocked down on the Medical City Fort Worth campus.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: October 24, 8:18 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.82 mi NNW of Seminary Hill to 2.74 mi NNW of Seminary Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.720, -97.390

Vehicle stalled in floodwaters along W Vickery Blvd near Collet Park in Fort Worth.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: October 24, 9:30 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.7 mi WSW of Ft Worth to 2.56 mi SW of Ft Worth
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.730, -97.390

Several reports of high water and cars stalled on Hulen St just south of Interstate 30 in Fort Worth.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: October 24, 9:30 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.67 mi W of Ft Worth to 0.64 mi W of Ft Worth
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.749, -97.362

High water reported on Norwood St south of W 7th St in Fort Worth.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: October 24, 9:30 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.5 mi ESE of Hodge to 0.84 mi SE of Hodge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.797, -97.342

High water reported near the 28th St and Decatur Ave intersection north of downtown Fort Worth.

Hail, Hill

When: October 25, 1:39 PM CST
Where: Hill County, 1.5 mi SSE of Whitney
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.950, -97.320

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail in Whitney.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coryell

When: October 25, 2:55 PM CST
Where: Coryell County, Gatesville Arpt
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 31.420, -97.800

The AWOS at Gatesville Municipal Airport (KGOP) measured a 61 mph (53 kt) wind gust.

What these are

Lightning: A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
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.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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The same day elsewhere

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1298361, 1298362, 1297844, 1297845, 1297741, 1297748, 1297749, 1297750, 1297747, 1297742, 1297743, 1297745, 1297746, 1297829, 1297830, 1297831, 1297842, 1297751, 1297832, 1297833, 1297834, 1297835, 1298447, 1297733, 1297732, 1297838, 1298363, 1297752, 1297753, 1297754, 1297755, 1297843, 1297731.