Scattered thunderstorms developed in northwest portions of the area, north and west of a Sherman, Fort Worth, Stephenville line.  Strong winds were the main threat with these storms.  However, there were a few reports of hail.  In Fort Worth, a slow moving and strong thunderstorm brought localized flooding near the downtown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:43:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:43:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A 52 knot wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 17:43:00 to 18-SEP-01 17:43:00 (CST)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trained spotters reported 52 knot wind gusts.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 18:40:00 to 18-SEP-01 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: FT WORTH
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A high water rescue was required at the 1000 block of Trinity Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 18:05:00 to 18-SEP-01 18:05:00 (CST)
Location: MELISSA
Magnitude: 73 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trained spotters reported 73 knot wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 19:48:00 to 18-SEP-01 19:48:00 (CST)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A flag pole was blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:50:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: PONDER
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 61 knots.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:53:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:53:00 (CST)
Location: RHOME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 18:00:00 to 18-SEP-01 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH LAKE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning started a fire in a large house.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 18:20:00 to 18-SEP-01 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down on the north side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 18:50:00 to 18-SEP-01 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: DUNCANVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:15:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 17-SEP-01 18:45:00 to 17-SEP-01 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 58 E
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread trees and power lines blown down, roof damage to homes, and an 18 wheeler blown over in town. One house was destroyed, three with major damage, and sixty-eight with light to moderate damage.  Two businesses were destroyed, fifteen with major damage, and thirty-five with light to moderate damage. There was also damage to six vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 17-SEP-01 19:05:00 to 17-SEP-01 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An 18 wheeler was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 15:55:00 to 18-SEP-01 15:55:00 (CST)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Power lines and trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:35:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:35:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A mobile home was unroofed in Bluett.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:43:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:43:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-01 16:45:00 to 18-SEP-01 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 58 knots.