An upper level low pressure system remained over west and central Texas for several days.  Numerous shortwaves traveled from this system and over north Texas.  This energy combined with ample moisture to create several rain events over much of the region.  A large amount of rain in a short time triggered flash flooding in many counties.  A few hail and wind reports were received as well.

Flash Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 00:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKHOLTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several high water rescues were required.  A truck was washed off a bridge near Marak; the occupants were able to escape through the windows of the truck.  One of the men got to safety immediately, and another was carried downstream and was later found safe clinging to a tree.  Two hog hunters had to be rescued when they were stranded by rising water near Pond Creek.  No injuries were reported.

Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 20:00:00 to 14-MAR-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding occurred on county roads in the northern part of the county due to river flooding.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 05:20:00 to 12-MAR-07 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROESBECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

FM 937 and FM 39 were underwater, as well as several other Farm-to-Market roads.

Lightning in MILAM, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 02:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORNDALE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the roof of St. John's Lutheran Church.  Minor damage was reported.

Flash Flood in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 05:22:00 to 12-MAR-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEARNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several Farm-to-Market roads flooded in and around Hearne and Highway 79.

Flash Flood in FALLS, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 05:00:00 to 12-MAR-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous Farm-to-Market roads flooded in the southeastern part of the county.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 13:55:00 to 13-MAR-07 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 14:50:00 to 13-MAR-07 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 14:55:00 to 13-MAR-07 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 18:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOOL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Person struck by lightning in Seven Points.

Strong Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 06:30:00 to 12-MAR-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large hackberry tree was blown down just north of Temple.  A gust to 47 MPH was measured nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 14:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Roof damage to a building on Montague Street was reported.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 18:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIESEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Part of a bridge washed away on Possum Trot Road and left a large sinkhole half the width of the road.  One other road was washed away, and several others were flooded.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 15:20:00 to 13-MAR-07 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding reported on roads in Arlington.

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding reported around the Richland-Chambers Reservoir.  Emergency rescues were needed for residents in Powell, including one high water rescue.  Numerous roads were closed, including CR 2160, CR 3143 and CR 3144.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 09:00:00 to 12-MAR-07 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANDLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 315 was flooded.

Lightning in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 08:20:00 to 12-MAR-07 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Transformers were hit by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 08:20:00 to 12-MAR-07 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUFMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees blown down.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 16:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLESON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 15:45:00 to 13-MAR-07 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A roof was blown off a house.

Funnel Cloud in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 14:25:00 to 12-MAR-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of funnels along the McClennan/Hill County line.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 15:15:00 to 13-MAR-07 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Road closed in town due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 18:00:00 to 13-MAR-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large billboard was blown off its pilings and onto Highway 198 blocking the southbound lanes.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 11:30:00 to 13-MAR-07 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDYKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail ranging in size from nickels to half-dollars fell in a large swath near the intersection of CR 413 and Highway 16.  The amount of hail created hail fog.  Several cars were damaged.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 16:38:00 to 13-MAR-07 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A high water rescue was required due to flooding at the 3500 block of East Main Street.  A car was trapped under a railroad trestle.  The occupant was rescued and treated for minor injuries.  High water was also reported at Loop 12 and Highway 183, and on I-35 East under the Mockingbird Lane bridge.

Flash Flood in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 12-MAR-07 05:26:00 to 12-MAR-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEAGUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported at Highway 84 and FM 1366, and FM 1365 was washed out.  A car was submerged at Highway 75 North near FM 80.  The bridge at W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds was also flooded.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 13-MAR-07 14:07:00 to 13-MAR-07 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio