A powerful upper level storm system moved from the desert southwest into west Texas.  Storms developed along a dry line Sunday evening.  The main area of upper level lift along with an attendant Pacific cold front arrived Monday.  As a result, there were several reports of severe weather and flooding.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 07:00:00 to 15-OCT-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several vehicles were submerged near Dallas as well as a soccer field.  One high water rescue was required.  In Garland, ten golfers were stranded on a golf course when a creek quickly rose.  They were rescued by firefighters in a raft.  Interstate 635 near Mesquite had 12 inches of water over the road.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 07:42:00 to 15-OCT-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Cars were stranded on Highway 380 near Farmersville and Highway 5 and CR 377 near McKinney.  Numerous high water rescues were required in these areas and also near Plano.

Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 08:10:00 to 15-OCT-07 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of floodwater was reported in Forney as the east fork of the Trinity River rose over its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 07:15:00 to 15-OCT-07 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extensive damage occurred with numerous trees blown down and shingles were blown off roofs.  Several trees fell on houses and vehicles.  A large plate glass window was shattered at a residence, and garage doors and business signs were damaged.  Twelve vehicles at a car dealership lost all their windows, and another ten vehicles were damaged by flying debris.

Hail in HILL, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 20:00:00 to 14-OCT-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball-size hail reported in town.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 20:20:00 to 14-OCT-07 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball-size hail at the police station.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 20:52:00 to 14-OCT-07 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball-size hail reported.

Hail in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 21:15:00 to 14-OCT-07 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUSTINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported on FM 2382 in the southeastern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 09:15:00 to 15-OCT-07 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALAKOFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a 200-foot radio station tower.

Strong Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 22:30:00 to 14-OCT-07 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A carport was blown over in the Bruceville-Eddy area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 21:00:00 to 14-OCT-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across North Bailey Street, and several large branches were blown down as well.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 14-OCT-07 21:10:00 to 14-OCT-07 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a tree which fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 06:30:00 to 15-OCT-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 07:00:00 to 15-OCT-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage occurred to a warehouse on the 8700 block of Diplomacy Row.  Time was estimated from radar.

Lightning in HUNT, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 03:00:00 to 15-OCT-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A church on Highway 69 South was hit by lightning and burned to the ground.  The fire marshall reported the building was a total loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-07 06:18:00 to 15-OCT-07 06:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Richland Hills police department reported a 10 to 12 foot section of a  roof blew into a street and damaged a car.  Additionally, a roof was blown off a vacant building in Haltom City.