Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, May 23 to 27, 2026

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, May 23 to 27, 2026
Start: 2026-05-23T01:16
End: 2026-05-27T23:00
Location: Texas

May 23 to 27, 2026 · NWS FWD · 22 events in 10 counties and zones

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed on a daily basis across the region over Memorial Day weekend as a result of several passing upper level disturbances. Some storms produced severe hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $176,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 22

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 May 23, 1:02 AM CST, 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

A line of thunderstorms will continue moving east across North and Central Texas early this morning. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall will be the main concerns, with a low-end damaging wind threat in any stronger segments.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through the holiday weekend into next week. The severe weather threat remains low overall, with locally heavy rainfall and lightning the main recurring hazards.

Area forecast discussion, May 23, 1:02 AM CST, 14 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
202 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A line of thunderstorms will continue moving east across North and
  Central Texas early this morning. Gusty winds, frequent
  lightning, and locally heavy rainfall will be the main concerns,
  with a low-end damaging wind threat in any stronger segments.

- Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through
  the holiday weekend into next week. The severe weather threat
  remains low overall, with locally heavy rainfall and lightning
  the main recurring hazards.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 154 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

GOES-16 water vapor imagery and the latest RAP 500 mb analysis
show a compact disturbance shifting across West Texas. At the
surface, light southerly flow remains in place across our area,
with a warm and moist airmass ahead of the weak front sagging into
the southern Plains. Regional radar imagery shows a remarkably
well-organized line of showers and thunderstorms nearing the I-35
corridor. This activity will continue moving east across North and
Central Texas through the pre-dawn hours this morning. The
highest storm coverage should remain along and just south of I-20.
This activity has so far been slow to weaken, with continued
inflow of moist, unstable air ahead of the line helping maintain
vigorous updrafts along the leading edge of the cold pool.
Increasing nocturnal inhibition and weak mid/upper-level support
should eventually lead to a weakening trend, but the current
strength of the line suggests storms may hold together across and
just east of the I-35 corridor through roughly 1-3 AM. Gusty
winds, frequent lightning, and brief, locally heavy rainfall will
be the main concerns, though a few isolated instances of large
hail and strong wind gusts may accompany any better-organized
segment.

In the wake of the departing morning convection, a brief period
of drier weather is expected for much of the region through the
late morning and early afternoon. Subsidence should prevail across
North Texas despite some breaks in the low-level clouds, and the
farther south track of this morning’s storms may also limit
recovery across more of Central Texas than earlier expected. The
better chance for afternoon redevelopment should focus east of
I-35 and south of I-20, where the warm, moist air mass will remain
in place ahead of the approaching cold front and another
shortwave moving across western Central Texas. Decreasing
instability with eastward extent should favor a weakening trend
late in the afternoon and evening, though a few strong to
marginally severe storms will remain possible with small hail,
gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rain.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 154 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

Any boundaries left behind by Saturdays convection will remain
important on Sunday as weak troughing lingers across Texas and
low-level moisture stays in place. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms should develop again during the afternoon and
evening, especially where daytime heating overlaps with remnant
outflow or weak low-level convergence. The best rain chances
should generally remain along and east of I-35, where moisture
will be deeper and the air mass should recover more efficiently.
Weak shear will keep the organized severe threat low, but slow
storm motions and a moist column will support locally heavy
rainfall in stronger cells.

A relative minimum in storm coverage is expected Memorial Day as
the weekend disturbance drifts east and weak height rises spread
across North and Central Texas. Low rain chances will remain in
place, mainly east of I-35, but many locations should stay dry for
a good part of the day. Rain and storm chances should increase
again Tuesday into Wednesday as a stronger disturbance moves out
of the Southwest and across Texas, providing a better source of
lift over a still-moist air mass. This will likely be the next
window for more widespread showers and thunderstorms, with locally
heavy rain the main concern where storms repeat or move slowly.

Showers and storms may linger into Thursday before rain chances
begin to taper late in the week as the stronger forcing shifts
east and weak ridging tries to build back into the Southern
Plains. Details during the second half of the week remain lower
confidence, but the overall severe weather threat still looks
limited at this range. Temperatures should stay near late-May
normals most days, with highs generally in the 80s and overnight
lows in the 60s and lower 70s, though any day with more widespread
rain and clouds will end up cooler.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 154 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

A well-organized line of showers and thunderstorms will move
through the Metroplex terminals over the next few hours, with the
main impact window roughly 06-09Z west to east across D10. Gusty
west/northwest outflow winds near 30 kt, brief visibility
reductions, and lowered ceilings will be possible as the line
moves through. Activity should continue east of the Metroplex
around or shortly after 09Z, with winds returning to light
southerly behind the storms.

VFR should prevail through much of Saturday, though a few low
clouds may linger behind the morning convection. Additional
afternoon thunderstorm development is expected to remain mainly
south of the Metroplex, keeping D10 dry after the morning storms.
KACT will have a better chance to be near afternoon and evening
convection, though confidence in direct impacts remains low enough
to keep only VCTS in the TAF for now.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth    85  68  83  68 /  40  40  20  10
Waco                84  67  81  66 /  40  50  40  20
Paris               81  65  80  65 /  70  40  20  20
Denton              83  66  82  66 /  30  40  10  10
McKinney            83  66  81  66 /  40  40  20  10
Dallas              86  69  84  68 /  30  40  20  10
Terrell             84  66  81  66 /  60  40  30  10
Corsicana           87  69  83  68 /  70  40  40  20
Temple              84  68  82  67 /  60  60  40  20
Mineral Wells       84  64  83  63 /  60  30  10  10

&&

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

SHORT TERM...Sellers
LONG TERM....Sellers
AVIATION...Sellers

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 22, 11:21 PM CST, 1 hour 55 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1221 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

TXZ130>133-141-143-144-230615-
Hood TX-Comanche TX-Bosque TX-Erath TX-Hamilton TX-Johnson TX-
Somervell TX-
1221 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Somervell, Hamilton,
Erath, southwestern Johnson, western Bosque, central Hood and
southeastern Comanche Counties through 115 AM CDT...

At 1221 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bluff Dale to 9 miles southeast of Dublin
to near Gustine. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Gustine and Bluff Dale around 1225 AM CDT.
  Hico around 1230 AM CDT.
  Dinosaur Valley State Park around 1240 AM CDT.
  Glen Rose around 1245 AM CDT.
  Iredell around 1250 AM CDT.
  Hamilton around 100 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Shive, Alexander,
Clairette, Olin, Brazos Point, Harbin, Whiteway, Lingleville, Duffau,
and Edna Hill.

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3207 9845 3230 9836 3237 9812 3249 9804
      3233 9737 3219 9745 3218 9747 3217 9746
      3213 9750 3190 9761 3173 9780 3150 9825
      3190 9870
TIME...MOT...LOC 0521Z 301DEG 25KT 3232 9801 3202 9820 3187 9848

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 22, 11:31 PM CST, 1 hour 45 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1231 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

TXZ117-118-131-133-230630-
Hood TX-Parker TX-Tarrant TX-Johnson TX-
1231 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Johnson,
Parker, western Tarrant and northern Hood Counties through 130 AM
CDT...

At 1230 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Poolville to Western Lake to near Squaw Creek
Reservoir. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Weatherford, Granbury, Hudson Oaks, Annetta, Oak Trail Shores, and
  Lake Weatherford around 1235 AM CDT.
  Willow Park and Springtown around 1240 AM CDT.
  Aledo around 1245 AM CDT.
  Reno around 1250 AM CDT.
  Azle and Briar around 1255 AM CDT.
  Fort Worth and Godley around 100 AM CDT.
  Benbrook and Pelican Bay around 105 AM CDT.
  White Settlement, Eagle Mountain, and Pecan Acres around 110 AM
  CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Adell, Dennis,
Agnes, Acton, Waples, Garner, Tin Top, Horseshoe Bend, Annetta North,
and Brock Junction.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35W between mile markers 33 and 67.
 Interstate 20 between mile markers 394 and 442.
 Interstate 30 between mile markers 1 and 19.

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 9805 3298 9725 3260 9723 3233 9737
      3249 9804 3268 9801 3295 9806
TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 282DEG 21KT 3300 9784 3264 9779 3234 9787

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 22, 11:43 PM CST, 1 hour 33 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1243 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

TXZ156>158-230645-
Coryell TX-Lampasas TX-Bell TX-
1243 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Coryell, southeastern Lampasas and southwestern Bell Counties through
145 AM CDT...

At 1242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lampasas, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
  Kempner around 1250 AM CDT.
  Copperas Cove around 100 AM CDT.
  Killeen around 120 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Cedar Valley,
Youngsport, Ding Dong, Topsey, Maxdale, and Rumley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3091 9783 3104 9791 3103 9836 3104 9835
      3107 9831 3123 9826 3122 9785 3117 9768
      3103 9762 3091 9766 3088 9768
TIME...MOT...LOC 0542Z 282DEG 21KT 3110 9813

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 23, 12:14 AM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
114 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

TXZ131>134-143>145-157-159-230715-
Ellis TX-Hood TX-Bosque TX-Coryell TX-Hamilton TX-Hill TX-Johnson TX-
McLennan TX-Somervell TX-
114 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Somervell,
northeastern Hamilton, central McLennan, northeastern Coryell,
southern Johnson, Bosque, Hill, southwestern Ellis and east central
Hood Counties through 215 AM CDT...

At 113 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cleburne State Park to near Meridian to 8
miles southeast of Hamilton. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Cleburne, Lake Pat Cleburne, and Lake Whitney around 120 AM CDT.
  Clifton and Blum around 125 AM CDT.
  Laguna Park and Lake Whitney State Park around 130 AM CDT.
  Whitney and Covington around 135 AM CDT.
  Gatesville around 140 AM CDT.
  Grandview, Valley Mills, and Aquilla Lake around 145 AM CDT.
  Hillsboro and Itasca around 150 AM CDT.
  Crawford around 155 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Pancake, Rock Creek,
Brazos Point, Oglesby, Whiteway, Levita, Hurst Springs, Osceola,
Gholson, and Aquilla.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 336 and 369.
 Interstate 35W between mile markers 1 and 16.
 Interstate 35E between mile markers 371 and 386.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 9795 3215 9778 3241 9770 3220 9684
      3209 9685 3207 9690 3202 9686 3187 9688
      3154 9714 3131 9758 3166 9819
TIME...MOT...LOC 0613Z 288DEG 31KT 3231 9755 3196 9761 3162 9803

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 23, 12:29 AM CST, 47 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
129 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

TXZ102>104-117>119-131-133-134-230730-
Ellis TX-Hood TX-Parker TX-Collin TX-Denton TX-Tarrant TX-Johnson TX-
Dallas TX-Wise TX-
129 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Wise,
Johnson, Denton, eastern Parker, Tarrant, northwestern Ellis, western
Collin, Dallas and northeastern Hood Counties through 230 AM CDT...

At 129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near New Fairview to River Oaks to Lake Pat
Cleburne. Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Fort Worth, Arlington, Haltom City, Keller, Burleson, Cleburne,
  Watauga, Saginaw, Crowley, and Forest Hill around 135 AM CDT.
  Denton, Flower Mound, Mansfield, Bedford, Hurst, Southlake,
  Colleyville, Trophy Club, Alvarado, and Argyle around 140 AM CDT.
  Euless, Grapevine, Krum, and Bartonville around 145 AM CDT.
  Grand Prairie, Venus, Double Oak, Copper Canyon, and DFW Intl
  Airport around 150 AM CDT.
  Irving, Lewisville, Coppell, Corinth, Midlothian, Highland
  Village, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores around 155 AM CDT.
  Dallas, Cedar Hill, Lake Dallas, Cross Roads, and Cedar Hill State
  Park around 200 AM CDT.
  Carrollton, Duncanville, The Colony, Farmers Branch, Lake
  Lewisville, Little Elm, Krugerville, Maypearl, and Hebron around
  205 AM CDT.
  Frisco, Desoto, Waxahachie, Glenn Heights, Cockrell Hill, Ovilla,
  Aubrey, Hackberry, and Dallas Love Field around 210 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Avalon, Joe Pool
Lake, Mountain Creek Lake, Rockett, Egan, Providence Village, Ponder,
Stony, Acton, and Howard.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 468 and 473.
 Interstate 35W between mile markers 17 and 85.
 Interstate 35E between mile markers 387 and 466.
 Interstate 20 between mile markers 417 and 477.
 Interstate 30 between mile markers 1 and 55.
 Interstate 45 between mile markers 266 and 284.

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3337 9676 3288 9664 3256 9665 3219 9679
      3241 9770 3278 9763 3294 9764 3321 9771
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 264DEG 33KT 3319 9745 3277 9737 3229 9744

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 23, 12:39 AM CST, 37 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
139 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

TXZ091>093-102-103-230745-
Denton TX-Grayson TX-Cooke TX-Montague TX-Wise TX-
139 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Montague, northeastern Wise, northern Denton, Cooke and southwestern
Grayson Counties through 245 AM CDT...

At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
  Sanger around 155 AM CDT.
  Lake Kiowa around 220 AM CDT.
  Collinsville around 230 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Tioga, Rosston, Valley
View, Bulcher, Capps Corner, Lake Ray Roberts, Bolivar, Hood, Myra,
and Dixie.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 474 and 503.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Fort Worth.

&&

LAT...LON 3386 9717 3376 9719 3372 9711 3382 9705
      3385 9709 3387 9700 3360 9683 3341 9677
      3341 9683 3336 9684 3325 9749 3378 9764
      3386 9746 3382 9745 3382 9738 3388 9733
      3386 9733 3386 9726 3392 9721
TIME...MOT...LOC 0639Z 253DEG 23KT 3342 9734

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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13 hail, 6 flash flood, 2 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Tarrant

When: May 23, 1:16 AM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi NW of Grapevine
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.940, -97.090

Hail up to 1 inch was reported near Grapevine.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 23, 1:29 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.35 mi ESE of (Rbd)redbird Arpt Da
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.670, -96.850

Hail up to 1 inch was reported east of Duncanville.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 23, 1:38 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.8 mi NE of Trinity Mills
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.990, -96.880

A post on X showed 1.5 inch hail near the intersection of Trinity Mills Rd and Scott Mill Rd.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 23, 1:55 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.87 mi WNW of Meaders
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 32.890, -96.830

Hail up to 1 inch was reported north of University Park.

Hail, Rockwall

When: May 23, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Rockwall County, 2.22 mi NW of Heath
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.850, -96.480

A trained spotter reported 1 inch hail in Heath on X.

Hail, McLennan

When: May 23, 7:40 PM CST
Where: McLennan County, 3.02 mi ENE of Waco Connally Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.640, -97.020

Emergency manager reported 1 inch hail east of TSTC.

Hail, Denton

When: May 24, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Denton County, 1.5 mi SSE of Drop
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 33.110, -97.360

NWS employee reported 1 inch hail west northwest of Justin.

Hail, Tarrant

When: May 24, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.5 mi NNW of Ft Worth Blue Mnd Ar
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.870, -97.340

A storm spotter reported mainly peas and penny size hail near Basswood Blvd and Blue Mound Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 24, 2:50 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.9 mi NW of Colleyville
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.890, -97.160

Emergency manager relayed photos of a fence blown down and several large trees with large branches snapped in a small area of Colleyville. The tree damage was consistent with severe microburst winds over 60 mph.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: May 24, 3:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.81 mi SW of Keller Alta Vista Ar to 1.26 mi S of Keller Alta Vista Ar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.880, -97.300

A social media video showed multiple vehicles stalled in flood waters in the Keller/Watauga area.

Lightning, Tarrant

When: May 24, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 0.51 mi S of Smithfield
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.863, -97.170

Emergency manager reported a lightning-caused house fire in Colleyville that damaged the roof and attic of the house. Another 4 houses were also reported struck by lightning, but no major damage was reported.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 24, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.6 mi NW of Duncanville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.657, -96.907

Quarter sized hail was reported on North Merrill Ave in Duncanville.

Hail, Henderson

When: May 24, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, 2.23 mi NW of Loper
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.200, -95.810

A social media video showed 1 inch hail east of Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 24, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.38 mi SSW of Irving
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.790, -96.940

NWS Employee reported several large tree branches that were snapped in Irving.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: May 24, 4:20 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.38 mi SSW of Irving to 1.19 mi SSW of Irving
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.803, -96.933

A social media video showed flooding near E Irving Heights Rd and E Shady Grove Rd. In the video, water was halfway up tires and cars were stalled near the intersection.

Flash Flood, Parker

When: May 24, 5:00 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Parker County, 1.19 mi S of Weatherford to 1.14 mi S of Weatherford
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.753, -97.802

A Facebook video showed significant street flooding on South Main St at Lee Ave.

Hail, Tarrant

When: May 25, 2:52 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.16 mi W of Ft Worth Mangham Arp
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.850, -97.220

Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.

Hail, Ellis

When: May 25, 3:20 PM CST
Where: Ellis County, 0.69 mi N of Waxahachie
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.410, -96.850

Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: May 25, 3:20 PM CST to 5:20 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 1.68 mi ESE of Richland Hills to 2.62 mi NE of Watauga
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.812, -97.203

Significant flash flooding occurred across North Richland Hills after several inches of rain fell in a short amount of time. A few notable reports were: Cars were stuck in high water along Bedford Euless Road; other high water rescues were reported around the city; Calloway Creek overflowed flooding nearby areas; water was approaching homes, including on Odell St, and sand bags were requested to keep the water away from homes.

Flash Flood, Tarrant

When: May 25, 3:20 PM CST to 5:20 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.36 mi WSW of Hurst to 2.37 mi WSW of Hurst
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.804, -97.186

A video showed creek flooding near Precinct Road and Trinity Boulevard on the east side of Fort Worth. Walker Branch overflowed its banks, covering the road with what looked like water up to a foot deep in some places.

Hail, Navarro

When: May 25, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Navarro County, 1.38 mi N of Dawson
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.900, -96.720

Media reported quarter sized hail in Dawson.

Flash Flood, Bell

When: May 26, 10:00 PM CST to May 27, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Bell County, 1.83 mi NNE of Salado to 2.05 mi NNE of Salado
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 30.956, -97.524

Broadcast media reported that flash flooding from Salado Creek overtopped both the Main Street bridge and Amity Road bridge.

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: 1334935, 1334936, 1334938, 1334939, 1334940, 1334941, 1334944, 1334945, 1335322, 1335359, 1335389, 1344254, 1334947, 1335323, 1335364, 1335367, 1334951, 1334952, 1335360, 1344265, 1334954, 1335371.