May 28th Episode NarrativeA strong cold front moved across north Texas from the central plains.  This front, coupled with upper level disturbances and a mesoscale convective system, produced widespread rain and severe thunderstorms over north Texas.  Strong winds were reported along the leading edge of this system, and they affected many locales.  Wind was the major impact from this system, but some areas did receive large hail and practically everyone in the region recorded measurable rainfall, which was welcome in most areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 01:05:00 to 28-MAY-01 01:05:00 (CST)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 01:15:00 to 28-MAY-01 01:15:00 (CST)
Location: DE SOTO
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 02:25:00 to 28-MAY-01 02:25:00 (CST)
Location: TEAGUE
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees up to 10 inches in diameter were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 01:00:00 to 28-MAY-01 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Estimated wind speed by Emergency Manager.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 01:00:00 to 28-MAY-01 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: WILLS PT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:45:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:45:00 (CST)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree limbs were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:58:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:58:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 68 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 01:15:00 to 28-MAY-01 01:15:00 (CST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning started an apartment fire that displaced four families.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-01 23:20:00 to 27-MAY-01 23:20:00 (CST)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 03:20:00 to 28-MAY-01 03:20:00 (CST)
Location: JEWETT
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:43:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:43:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Estimated by local law enforcement.

Hail in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 02:05:00 to 28-MAY-01 02:05:00 (CST)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:50:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:50:00 (CST)
Location: LADONIA
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Some apartments and an outbuilding were unroofed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-01 23:50:00 to 27-MAY-01 23:50:00 (CST)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:50:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:50:00 (CST)
Location: KLONDIKE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:07:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:07:00 (CST)
Location: ALVORD
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roofs in town were damaged by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:08:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:08:00 (CST)
Location: MC KINNEY
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree limbs were blown onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:21:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:21:00 (CST)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:24:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:24:00 (CST)
Location: NEWARK
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Estimated by a trained storm spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 01:50:00 to 28-MAY-01 01:50:00 (CST)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 02:05:00 to 28-MAY-01 02:05:00 (CST)
Location: CORSICANA
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 02:19:00 to 28-MAY-01 02:19:00 (CST)
Location: MEXIA
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Signs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAINS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:55:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:55:00 (CST)
Location: EMORY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Estimated by the Emergency Manager.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:15:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:15:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-01 23:50:00 to 27-MAY-01 23:50:00 (CST)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELTA, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:28:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:28:00 (CST)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Estimated by local law enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:01:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:01:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-01 23:50:00 to 27-MAY-01 23:50:00 (CST)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A 70 by 80 foot metal building was destroyed by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:23:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:23:00 (CST)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Estimated by a trained storm spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:34:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:34:00 (CST)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Estimated by the Emergency Manager.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:25:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:25:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-01 00:07:00 to 28-MAY-01 00:07:00 (CST)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree was blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-01 23:40:00 to 27-MAY-01 23:40:00 (CST)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A 70 year old woman was in critical condition after being struck in the head by a tree limb. The limb was blown down by high winds at a Denison Dam campground.