March 2, 2000 - Event NarrativeThunderstorms developed in west Texas overnight March 1-2, affecting Stephens county during the early morning hours, decreasing before sunrise. Storms redeveloped over north central Texas during the early afternoon March 2, moving east northeast across the area. At least four storms developed in sequence, each a little south of the previous one, and each with a little longer track.The first storm developed over southwest Jack county shortly before 1400 CST, decreasing near Bridgeport shortly after 1500 CST. A second storm developed near Possum Kingdom Reservoir (northwest Palo Pinto county around 1440 CST, moving across southern Jack county to near Decatur around 1550 CST, and decreasing over northwest Denton county shortly after 1600 CST. A third storm developed west of Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto county) shortly after 1500 CST, moving across northern Parker, southeast Wise, and southern Denton counties before decreasing over northwest Collin county shortly around 1800 CST. A fourth storm developed near Mineral Wells around 1630 CST, moving parallel and just a little south of the third storm, but continuing over northern Hunt county, and decreasing over Delta county around 2000 CST. Several short lived storms developed around or after 2000 CST elsewhere south of the previous storms, generally dissipating by 2200 CST.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:25:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: HEWITT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:27:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:27:00 (CST)
Location: MC GREGOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 15:49:00 to 02-MAR-00 15:54:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:18:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:18:00 (CST)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 15:33:00 to 02-MAR-00 15:33:00 (CST)
Location: PEASTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:07:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:07:00 (CST)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:22:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:22:00 (CST)
Location: WACO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 15:01:00 to 02-MAR-00 15:01:00 (CST)
Location: WIZARD WELLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:08:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:08:00 (CST)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:46:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:46:00 (CST)
Location: LORENA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 04:15:00 to 02-MAR-00 04:15:00 (CST)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

This storm moved east northeast from Shackelford county across Breckenridge, decreasing near Ivan about 0500C. Large hail may have fallen near Ivan.

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLS, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 22:00:00 to 02-MAR-00 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: CHILTON
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High wind damaged a camper.

Hail in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:14:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:14:00 (CST)
Location: LORENA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:50:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: FARMERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:30:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: ALLEN
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A strip shopping center was partially unroofed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:00:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: REAGOR SPGS
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A fireworks stand was destroyed.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 20:08:00 to 02-MAR-00 20:08:00 (CST)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:55:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: MERIT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:51:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:51:00 (CST)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:38:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:38:00 (CST)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:41:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:41:00 (CST)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 20:16:00 to 02-MAR-00 20:16:00 (CST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail fell at Lake Arlington.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:43:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:43:00 (CST)
Location: JUSTIN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail was reported at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:55:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:55:00 (CST)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:10:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: PROSPER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: POST OFFICE

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:15:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:21:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:21:00 (CST)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 19:59:00 to 02-MAR-00 19:59:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 15:30:00 to 02-MAR-00 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: PALO PINTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 20:00:00 to 02-MAR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Ten utility poles were blown down by high winds. Power was out in parts of Greenville for 2-3 hours.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:16:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:16:00 (CST)
Location: NEWARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 15:40:00 to 02-MAR-00 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: PALO PINTO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 20:00:00 to 02-MAR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: VALLEY MILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:42:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:42:00 (CST)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:33:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:33:00 (CST)
Location: RHOME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:48:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:48:00 (CST)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: COOPER
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees were blown down and four businesses damaged. Flooding was reported along low lying roads in the eastern part of the county after 2000C.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:21:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:21:00 (CST)
Location: RHOME
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:53:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:53:00 (CST)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 15:15:00 to 02-MAR-00 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: BOONSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:52:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:52:00 (CST)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:39:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:39:00 (CST)
Location: JUSTIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:51:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:51:00 (CST)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:05:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: NEWARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 16:58:00 to 02-MAR-00 16:58:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 17:59:00 to 02-MAR-00 17:59:00 (CST)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail fell in Flower Mound.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:07:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:07:00 (CST)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 20:35:00 to 02-MAR-00 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: GATESVILLE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: POST OFFICE

A small metal building was blown onto a road.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 19:48:00 to 02-MAR-00 19:48:00 (CST)
Location: BLOSSOM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:15:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: POST OFFICE

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:24:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:24:00 (CST)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 18:29:00 to 02-MAR-00 18:29:00 (CST)
Location: MC KINNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-00 21:00:00 to 02-MAR-00 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: ENNIS
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A small building was destroyed and trees were damaged.