February 15-16 Episode NarrativeA large area of rain, with embedded thunderstorms, moved across Texas.  This rain was the result of a slow moving storm system that affected the region.  The rain was widespread and heavy at times. Numerous reports of flash flooding were received, especially from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex northward.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 20:00:00 to 16-FEB-01 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Widespread heavy rain caused flooding countywide. A high water rescue was performed near Satillo. Several county and farm to market roads were flooded along with Interstate 30 service roads. The water did not begin receding until Friday morning on the 16th.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 23:00:00 to 15-FEB-01 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: CRANDALL
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A bridge was washed out during the night. The washed out bridge stranded 27 families. Time of event is only an estimate.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 04:30:00 to 16-FEB-01 04:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous county and farm to market roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-01 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Access roads on Interstate 30 were impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-01 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Access roads on Interstate 30 were impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 16-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: DENTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hickory Creek in south Denton was out of its banks. This covered a bridge over the creek.

Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 08:20:00 to 16-FEB-01 08:20:00 (CST)
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

The Clear Fork of the Trinity River was out of its banks.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 05:55:00 to 16-FEB-01 05:55:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rain throughout the morning caused widespread flash flooding in Greenville and surrounding areas. Many county and farm to market roads were washed out and numerous high water rescues were necessary.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 05:55:00 to 16-FEB-01 05:55:00 (CST)
Location: CADDO MILLS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A car was swept off F.M. 1565 south of Highway 276.

Flash Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 02:30:00 to 16-FEB-01 02:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous county roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 02:50:00 to 16-FEB-01 02:50:00 (CST)
Location: WHITT
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Farm Market 52 near Whitt was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 03:53:00 to 16-FEB-01 03:53:00 (CST)
Location: DENNIS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A county road in Tin Top was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 02:45:00 to 16-FEB-01 02:45:00 (CST)
Location: JOSHUA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several county roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 07:33:00 to 16-FEB-01 07:33:00 (CST)
Location: VALLEY MILLS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A high water rescue was performed on the Bosque/McLennan county line. A school bus with 4 persons was stranded in high water.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 11:30:00 to 15-FEB-01 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A high water rescue was performed at the 4500 block of Bryce Ave.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 11:30:00 to 15-FEB-01 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rain buckled a drainage pipe and collapsed part of the ceiling at the Osteopathic Medical Center. This heavily damaged several offices.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-FEB-01 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-01 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Streets were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 08:00:00 to 16-FEB-01 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Schools were closed all day across the county due to high water.

Flood in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 14:00:00 to 16-FEB-01 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Farm Market 200 was closed at the Paluxy River crossing due to high water released from Lake Granbury. Several county roads were closed due to high water from this release.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 03:49:00 to 16-FEB-01 03:49:00 (CST)
Location: DALLAS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread flooding in the northwest part of Dallas. Several people were stranded in cars.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 00:24:00 to 16-FEB-01 00:24:00 (CST)
Location: PLANO
Property damage: 750K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning started a fire in a church.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 01:25:00 to 16-FEB-01 01:25:00 (CST)
Location: DALLAS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Streets were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 01:34:00 to 16-FEB-01 01:34:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous county roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 03:51:00 to 16-FEB-01 03:51:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Over 13 county roads were closed by high water.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 01:19:00 to 16-FEB-01 01:19:00 (CST)
Location: PIDCOKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 05:45:00 to 16-FEB-01 05:45:00 (CST)
Location: PALMER
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A woman had to be rescued when her car was swept off Palmyra Road, just past a bridge over Red Oak Creek.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 12:15:00 to 16-FEB-01 12:15:00 (CST)
Location: PARADISE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A high water rescue was necessary on F.M. 3259 at the Trinity River crossing. Several other roads in the area were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 03:55:00 to 16-FEB-01 03:55:00 (CST)
Location: VENUS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water was reported over a bridge. Several county roads were closed.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 03:00:00 to 16-FEB-01 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous streets were barricaded due to high water.

Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-01 08:20:00 to 16-FEB-01 08:20:00 (CST)
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

The Clear Fork of the Trinity River was reported out of its banks.