Storms developed along a dry line which moved into north Texas during the afternoon hours on the 18th.  Rich Gulf moisture and ample instability helped the storms develop further as they encountered a warm front to the east.  At least one tornado touched down and more than a thousand flights were cancelled at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport as numerous storms moved through the metroplex.

Flash Flood in HILL, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 13:56:00 to 18-MAR-08 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITASCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 81 south of Itasca and FM 933 near the intersection of FM 934 were under water.

Flash Flood in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 13:56:00 to 18-MAR-08 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYSE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Streets were flooded in Royse City and FM 548 was flooded south of town.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 13:59:00 to 18-MAR-08 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A high water rescue was required in north Garland after an SUV drove into high water.

Flash Flood in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 14:16:00 to 18-MAR-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECAN GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over secondary roads east of Gatesville.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 14:38:00 to 18-MAR-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGGERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One to two feet of water was reported over FM 546.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 17:30:00 to 18-MAR-08 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water rescues were required near Ferris and Red Oak.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 17:46:00 to 18-MAR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Chest-deep water was reported near Lake Crook.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous streets were closed due to high water after four to six inches of rain fell across the county, including Loop 12 near White Rock Lake.  Voluntary evacuations were in place for residents of DeSoto near Ten Mile Creek which overflowed its banks for the second time in less than four years.  A total of sixteen roads were closed in the area.  Another rescue was needed after a van stalled in high water near Lawnview Avenue and Military Parkway.  There was widespread flooding in Lancaster with numerous homes flooded.  Lancaster's fire department performed five high water rescues.  Two teenagers were playing near a creek near Interstate 635 and Bruton Road when one of them was swept into the water and then into a drainage pipe.  His body was recovered the next day.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 12:12:00 to 18-MAR-08 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were closed due to high water on the west side of the county, including Cox Road west of Waxahachie where a culvert was washed out.  Other closed roads included Morgan Road in Italy; Grand Avenue in Waxahachie; Barton, Smith, Ozro, Bell Branch, Bee Creek, and White Rock Roads in Maypearl; Country Ridge Lane, Bluebird Lane, and Shawnee Road in Red Oak.  A vehicle was washed off of Loma Linda Lane near Rockett.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 13:05:00 to 18-MAR-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mobile home park was evacuated near Red Oak due to floodwaters.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 16:06:00 to 18-MAR-08 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS FLYNG TGR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A highwater rescue was in progress on Tigertown Road about one mile west of Loop 286. Flooding was also reported at FM 79 and FM 2820.

Flash Flood in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 13:15:00 to 18-MAR-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWELL MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

North and southbound service lanes along I-30 were closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Cars stalled due to flooding at Ridge Road and McKinney Ranch Drive and at Highway 5 and McIntyre Road.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Portions of South Oak Avenue were barricaded due to flooding.  Part of SW 14th Street was washed out due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Nolan Creek overflowed into a city park after more than two inches of rain fell in a short time.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 16:54:00 to 18-MAR-08 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several streets were closed in Wylie due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 17:15:00 to 18-MAR-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DINSMOER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported in the following areas: on Highway 11 between Sulphur Springs and Commerce; along FM 71 west, one mile from the Hopkins-Delta County line; along the southbound lane of Highway 19; FM 2653 at CR 4809 near Oakland; FM 69 south; CR 1178 off of FM 275; CR 4776 and 4766; and CR 2310 along FM 69 and 269.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 17:17:00 to 18-MAR-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded across the county, including FM 38 between Tigertown and Maxey, FM 195 and FM 648 at Pine Creek, FM 905, and Highway 1497 between Taylortown and Cunningham.

Funnel Cloud in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 16:30:00 to 17-MAR-08 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILKES SPUR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Funnel clouds were seen by storm spotters on Highway 24/50 between Commerce and Campbell and also on Highway 224 and Interstate 30.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several high water rescues were required.  A family in Caddo Mills had to be rescued after their house was flooded by several feet of water.  Another family was rescued after their mobile home took on water on CR 4315.  High water rescues were needed after cars stalled in high water on the north I-30 service road at FM 1570 and also in the city of Commerce.  Several streets were closed in the county, including Monroe and Washington Streets, FM 3218, FM 118 at the Sulphur River, FM 1565, and FM 36.

Flash Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 18:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Water flooded two homes on the east side of Ballentine Street and also a few homes on North Pearl Street.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 18:30:00 to 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding was reported north of Highway 80 along Pinson Road.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 17:15:00 to 17-MAR-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEILAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reported between Cash and Greenville.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:14:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reported on the west side of Breckenridge.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:40:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 17:45:00 to 17-MAR-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down on Park Street in Commerce.  Trees were also blown down on Highway 24 northeast of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 09:30:00 to 18-MAR-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERS BRANCH
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

DFW observing station reported a wind gust of 68 MPH.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 11:54:00 to 18-MAR-08 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash flooding was reported at Spring Creek and Highway 75.  The creek was over both north and southbound service roads.

Tornado in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 14:30:00 to 18-MAR-08 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that an EF-1 tornado occurred north of Sulphur Springs.  Damage was first noted west of Highway 19, along the northbound part of CR 4761.  Trees and a shed were damaged.  Along Highway 19 and between CR 3620 and CR 4508, several trees were snapped and power lines were damaged.  More significant damage occurred along CR 4508 where several homes and a barn sustained damage.  Most of the damage to houses was confined to the roofs.  A shed was destroyed and debris from it struck a lightpole.  The impact along with the strong winds bent the lightpole to the ground.  A semi trailer was blown over and trees snapped along FM 3236 and CR 4510.  Additional trees were damaged north of CR 3510 and east of FM 3236.  Maximum winds were estimated at 85-90 MPH.

Flash Flood in DELTA, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 17:12:00 to 18-MAR-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of roads were closed near Klondike due to flooding.