April 30, 2000 - Event NarrativeA big day for severe weather across northwest portions of the area.  Several outflow boundaries, a dryline, and moist unstable air all helped contribute to thunderstorm development.  There were several rounds of thunderstorms, the first wave was in the early morning hours, from about 3 am to 5 am. This activity developed in Young and Palo Pinto counties and moved eastward to affect Parker, Jack, Wise and Tarrant counties.  Another event developed in the early evening, generally north and west of a Dallas, Glen Rose, Eastland line.  Most of the activity was centered on Young, Jack, and Stephens county.  A large tornado occurred near Olney (Young County) during this event. A continuation of aa tornado that began in Throckmorton county.

Flash Flood in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 19:20:00 to 30-APR-00 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Heavy thunderstorm rain created street flooding in Graham.

Flash Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:50:00 to 30-APR-00 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water was reported over F.M. 2190, which is in the northwest part of the county. The water was the result of heavy thunderstorm rain.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 06:50:00 to 30-APR-00 06:50:00 (CST)
Location: WIZARD WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:00:00 to 30-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: HUBBARD CREEK LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:35:00 to 30-APR-00 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 16:40:00 to 30-APR-00 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: OLNEY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A brief tornado touched down on the west side of Olney. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 21:20:00 to 30-APR-00 21:20:00 (CST)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 22:00:00 to 30-APR-00 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A road was reported flooded due to heavy thunderstorm rains.

Flash Flood in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:25:00 to 30-APR-00 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: CISCO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy thunderstorm rains created street flooding in town.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 16:30:00 to 30-APR-00 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 16:53:00 to 30-APR-00 16:53:00 (CST)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:46:00 to 30-APR-00 18:46:00 (CST)
Location: BRYSON
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A brief touchdown by rain wrapped tornado was reported by an off duty National Weather Service meteorologist.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:15:00 to 30-APR-00 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy thunderstorm rains created street flooding in town.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 22:26:00 to 30-APR-00 22:26:00 (CST)
Location: BURLESON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy thunderstorm rains created street flooding in town.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 06:42:00 to 30-APR-00 06:42:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 22:26:00 to 30-APR-00 22:26:00 (CST)
Location: BURLESON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 16:57:00 to 30-APR-00 16:57:00 (CST)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 17:50:00 to 30-APR-00 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A brief touchdown was reported by an off duty National Weather Service meteorologist.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:10:00 to 30-APR-00 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 19:15:00 to 30-APR-00 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Numerous large trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 19:15:00 to 30-APR-00 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Numerous large trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 03:05:00 to 30-APR-00 03:05:00 (CST)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A car was nearly blown off the road by high thunderstorm wind.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:06:00 to 30-APR-00 20:06:00 (CST)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail was reported on Highway 81, between Ringgold and Stoneburg.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:58:00 to 30-APR-00 20:58:00 (CST)
Location: LINGLEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 21:45:00 to 30-APR-00 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down on the west side of town.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 22:15:00 to 30-APR-00 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: WHITE SETTLEMENT
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roads were closed, due to high water from thunderstorm rains, in the southwest part of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 19:02:00 to 30-APR-00 19:02:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The roof of a mobile home was blown off by high thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:31:00 to 30-APR-00 18:31:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A brief touchdown was reported by storm chasers.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:20:00 to 30-APR-00 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Two barns had their roofs blown off by thunderstorm winds. Trees and power lines were also blown down.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:00:00 to 30-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:40:00 to 30-APR-00 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: BUNGER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A brief touchdown was reported by chasers.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:00:00 to 30-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: RANGER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 22:13:00 to 30-APR-00 22:13:00 (CST)
Location: PONDER
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy  thunderstorm rains brought water over Highway 156 near Ponder.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 21:08:00 to 30-APR-00 21:08:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

C.R. 1990 was reported flooded due to heavy thunderstorm rains.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:35:00 to 30-APR-00 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees were blown down by high thunderstorm winds.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:11:00 to 30-APR-00 18:11:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:30:00 to 30-APR-00 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 18:15:00 to 30-APR-00 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 19:55:00 to 30-APR-00 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 03:10:00 to 30-APR-00 03:10:00 (CST)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 05:33:00 to 30-APR-00 05:33:00 (CST)
Location: GRAFORD
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 20:25:00 to 30-APR-00 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: EASTLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 01:20:00 to 30-APR-00 01:20:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-00 16:40:00 to 30-APR-00 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: OLNEY
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large tornado was reported from near the county line (between Elbert and Padgett) to east of Olney. A 100 year old home was completely destroyed one mile south of the Olney Airport. A total of three homes and two motor homes were destroyed. Damage was reported to a nursing home, barns, power lines and trees. Most of the damage, however, occurred in open country.