February 23,24 - Episode NarrativeAnother slow moving storm system brought copious amounts of rain to north Texas and more flash flooding.   A stalled boundary helped focus the rain across north Texas, and many reports of flooding were received.The same stalled boundary from the 23rd, together with a nocturnal low level jet stream, allowed for thunderstorm development, mainly north and west of a Goldthwaite, Hillsboro, Canton line.  These thunderstorms left additional outflow boundaries which developed more thunderstorms.  Due to the cold air aloft, hail and damaging winds were the main events. During the morning hours of the 24th, a supercell thunderstorm moved from Northern Dallas County to Fannin County bringing heavy rain, hail, and strong wind.  Additionally, a squall line developed and moved across North Texas bringing mainly wind to the area. Across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, some wind gusts included: DFW Airport, a wind gust to 67 kts, with Alliance Airport in Fort Worth recording a wind gust of 61 kts. Other reports included 32 kts at Dallas Love Field, 45 kts at Fort Worth Meacham Airport, 48 kts at Mineral Wells, 35 kts at Denton Airport and 33 kts at McKinney.  Numerous reports of downed power lines, roof and structure damage were received as a result of the strong winds over the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A barn was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A motel was unroofed by high winds. Large signs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:20:00 (CST)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down. A travel trailer was flipped over.

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-01 20:20:00 to 23-FEB-01 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Street flooding was reported in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:20:00 (CST)
Location: CALLISBURG
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An agricultural building was unroofed. Widespread reports of damage to roofs, outbuildings, fences, trees, and utility poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:05:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:05:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Some apartments were unroofed in the west part of town, south of Interstate 30. Windows were blown out of a fire department building.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:20:00 (CST)
Location: DE LEON
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Utility poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:40:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:40:00 (CST)
Location: POTTSBORO
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tin roof was blown off a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: FORESTBURG
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Estimated wind speed from law enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 12:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: GEORGIA
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A barn was blown down, some carports were blown down, and several homes were unroofed.

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-01 20:20:00 to 23-FEB-01 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water was reported over the roads in the town of Harmony.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-01 18:00:00 to 23-FEB-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: DENTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rain caused street flooding with numerous high water rescues.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:58:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:58:00 (CST)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were blown down.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 08:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 08:15:00 (CST)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH MEECHAM ARP
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hangar damage occurred. A plane flipped onto another plane.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Wind damage occurred to approximately 6 houses. Most of the damage was to the roofs. Trees,signs, Trees, signs, and fences were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:40:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:40:00 (CST)
Location: TIOGA
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A storage shed was blown off its foundation.

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-01 20:20:00 to 23-FEB-01 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: DENNIS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water was reported over the roads in Tin Top.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:28:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:28:00 (CST)
Location: (DFW)DALLAS-FT WORTH
Magnitude: 67 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Measured at the D/FW airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A mobile home was blown over and several homes were unroofed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: BENBROOK
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

One house was destroyed and several homes were unroofed by high thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Interstate 35 was closed for a while due to downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:07:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:07:00 (CST)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 11:41:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:41:00 (CST)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree was blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:50:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:50:00 (CST)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A house was unroofed by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 08:45:00 to 24-FEB-01 08:45:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A 50 foot radio tower was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:37:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:37:00 (CST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were blown down and two barns were blown down in the north central part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 11:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:20:00 (CST)
Location: PRINCETON
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A shed and a mobile home were destroyed by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:10:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:10:00 (CST)
Location: SAGINAW
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Considerable roof damage, fences blown down and outbuildings were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A motor home was blown over. A barbeque store was unroofed and trees and power lines were blown down. Damage was scattered over a 5 mile area, including major damage to 5 homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:50:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:50:00 (CST)
Location: ALVORD
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A storage building was blown over. Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees and fences were blown down and shingles were blown off roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:40:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:40:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees, signs, and power lines were blown down all across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 11:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:15:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A roof was damaged by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 11:25:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:25:00 (CST)
Location: SACHSE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A barn and a house were unroofed between Sachse and Wylie.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 09:58:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:58:00 (CST)
Location: ROSSTON
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines and outbuildings were blown down. Houses were unroofed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 10:07:00 to 24-FEB-01 10:07:00 (CST)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 61 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Measured at Ft. Worth Alliance Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-01 11:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: WAXAHACHIE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lumber yard reported wind damage.