May 26-27, 2000 - Event NarrativeThunderstorms developed again along numerous boundaries in North Texas.  The first area stretched from  north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to the Red River.  These storms occurred mainly on the 26th. Several tornadoes were reported in Young and Jack counties, while several other counties experienced hail and strong winds.  On the 27th, the thunderstorms developed further south, in an area from Corsicana to Goldthwaite.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 21:08:00 to 26-MAY-00 21:08:00 (CST)
Location: CRAFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 19:15:00 to 26-MAY-00 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A brief tornado was reported. No damage or injury reports were received.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 19:47:00 to 26-MAY-00 19:47:00 (CST)
Location: JEAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 19:47:00 to 26-MAY-00 19:47:00 (CST)
Location: JEAN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A brief tornado was reported. No damage or injuries.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 20:18:00 to 26-MAY-00 20:18:00 (CST)
Location: JEAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Windows were broken by large hail in Jean.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 20:05:00 to 26-MAY-00 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: MARKLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Windows were broken by large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 18:51:00 to 27-MAY-00 18:51:00 (CST)
Location: WALNUT SPGS
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:35:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 60 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wind gust measured at the Ft. Worth Alliance Airport.

Tornado in HUNT, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:00:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: WOLFE CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down by a brief tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:00:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees and power lines were blown down across the southeast sections of the county.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 22:30:00 to 26-MAY-00 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 19:30:00 to 26-MAY-00 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: PROFFITT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:31:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:31:00 (CST)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:50:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: COOPER
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:50:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: KLONDIKE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 18:40:00 to 27-MAY-00 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: AXTELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 21:15:00 to 27-MAY-00 21:15:00 (CST)
Location: WACO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy thunderstorm rain caused street flooding in Waco.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:35:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: JUSTIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:20:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:20:00 (CST)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:50:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:35:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:35:00 (CST)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-00 22:32:00 to 26-MAY-00 22:32:00 (CST)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:22:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:22:00 (CST)
Location: ANTELOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:50:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:40:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A brief tornado was reported northwest of Jacksboro. No damage reports were received.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:51:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:51:00 (CST)
Location: ANTELOPE
Magnitude: 4.50 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:40:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:00:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: WAYLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 13:25:00 to 27-MAY-00 13:25:00 (CST)
Location: MARKLEY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:55:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:55:00 (CST)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:45:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: VAN ALSTYNE
Magnitude: 58 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:45:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Large tree limbs were blown down and roof damaged occurred from high thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:00:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: LADONIA
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:40:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Farm Market 815 was blocked by a fallen large tree limb.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:05:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:05:00 (CST)
Location: POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Occurred on the east side of the lake.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:10:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Occurred on the west side of the lake.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:30:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Tornado in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:42:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:42:00 (CST)
Location: LEONARD
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A brief tornado was reported. No damage or injuries.

Tornado in HUNT, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:20:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE TAWAKONI
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees and power lines were blown down by a brief tornado that occurred near the lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:11:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:11:00 (CST)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 14:05:00 to 27-MAY-00 14:05:00 (CST)
Location: IVAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Occurred near Eliasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: ROYSE CITY
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

An empty building had its roof blown off by high thunderstorm wind.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 15:25:00 to 27-MAY-00 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 17:30:00 to 27-MAY-00 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy thunderstorm rain brought water over the secondary roads across the southern half of the county.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:50:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 16:42:00 to 27-MAY-00 16:42:00 (CST)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-00 19:20:00 to 27-MAY-00 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large trees were blown down by high thunderstorm wind.