Severe thunderstorms continued to erupt in an unstable environment behind the MCS that moved through north Texas on the 10th. Training cells moved across the northern portions of the Metroplex and Dallas County resulting in significant flash flooding. Numerous water rescues were needed in the Metroplex. Additional power outages continued with an estimated 500,000 customers in the Metroplex losing power from either the earlier MCS or the flooding storms on the 11th.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:52:00 to 11-JUN-09 08:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree branches were down on the side streets along Gaston Avenue in Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 04:32:00 to 11-JUN-09 04:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE COLONY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down in Tennessee Colony.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:47:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The water was reported to be 18 inches deep on the 4800 block of Gaston Ave in Dallas. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:55:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The water was reported to be 3 feet deep near Fair Park in Dallas. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 09:08:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIBBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A car was stranded in 2 feet of water at Harry Hines Blvd and Northwest Highway. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 10:12:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENSLEY FLD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The water was 2 feet deep at Singleton Blvd and Loop 12 on the west side of Dallas. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 10-JUN-09 21:30:00 to 10-JUN-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Temple.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 10-JUN-09 21:20:00 to 10-JUN-09 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down and blocking the road at Woodland Point Road and Nash Drive near Belton Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:55:00 to 11-JUN-09 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds of 60 mph were measured in Palmer.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:40:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM FLAT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At least one tree was uprooted and another tree splintered in the Bluffview Estates on Richland Chambers Lake.

Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding along Big Bear Creek in Keller flooded the park and kept Bear Creek Parkway closed for part of the morning until the waters finally receded during the afternoon hours.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 01:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a small house fire on Foxcroft Lane in Keller.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 10:15:00 to 11-JUN-09 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A creek flowing under Hurstview Drive in south Hurst overflowed its banks and flooded nearby homes. The water was reported to be a foot deep in some homes. The bridge over the creek was closed.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 10-JUN-09 20:50:00 to 10-JUN-09 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPERAS COVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny size hail was reported at Fort Hood on the Coryell County side.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:35:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERENS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two roofs were damaged in Kerens. Trees were also down and power outages were reported in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:45:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZETTE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winds of 65 mph were measured by a CoCoRaHS observer located 3.4 miles northwest of Kerens.

Lightning in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 07:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning stike started a house fire in Mesquite. Minimal damage was sustained to the house.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of I-20 and Bowman Springs.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:48:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported just north of Avalon.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 06:06:00 to 11-JUN-09 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERS BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of I-635 and Marsh Ln in Farmers Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 04:45:00 to 11-JUN-09 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and large tree limbs were down in Palestine. Power lines were also knocked down and approximately 2,000 customers were without power during the peak of the storm.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 06:45:00 to 11-JUN-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant flash flooding occurred in Highland Park from training echoes over Dallas County. Turtle Creek overflowed its banks and flooded roadways near its shores. A highwater rescue was required where Fitzhugh/Wycliff crosses the creek. The water was chest deep at the time of the rescue. Another water rescue was needed on Westside Drive and at the intersection of Armstrong Avenue and Lakeside Drive. Also, about 6 homes were flooded with water and the basement of the HPDPS was flooded.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two lightning strikes hit the Dallas pumping station causing the failure of one of the pumps that is responsible for parts of west Dallas. This failure exacerbated flooding that was already ongoing in Dallas. Some evacuations were performed in neighborhoods around Hampton Road and Canada Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLOSA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large trees, several feet in diameter, were uprooted at Kings Creek Golf Club.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 07:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An estimated seven inches of rain in about 10 hours resulted in flooding in Forney. Street flooding closed down neighborhood streets and the water was up to the foundation of some homes in areas where the terrain was slightly lower. In parts of Downtown Forney, the water was up to the bumper of cars. The Curves on East Main Street was flooded and Mustang Creek rose out of its banks on one side. High water also closed down the intersections of Bowie Street and Pinson Road and Heritage Hill Drive at FM 470.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 07:09:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOUCHARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was observed in North Dallas. The flooding was the result of training cells over Dallas County. The emergency manager also reported that by 7:30 am, Dallas Fire and Rescue had conducted 48 water rescues around the city and the police had worked 200 traffic accidents due to weather.

Lightning in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE FORD
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two lightning strikes hit the Dallas pumping station causing the failure of one of the pumps that is responsible for parts of west Dallas. This failure exacerbated flooding in neighborhoods around Hampton Road and Canada Drive. Some evacuations were performed.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 09:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight homes and one business was flooded in Mesquite. In addition, numerous roads were flooded and closed. At times, seventeen streets in the city had be closed and five of those were closed for several hours. Highway 80 at Town East Blvd had be closed and I-635 just south of Gross Road was reduced to one lane on the southbound side. A high water rescue was performed at Highway 80 and Town East Blvd at about 9:30 am. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 09:51:00 to 11-JUN-09 09:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE MTN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were knocked down near the southeast corner of Eagle Mountain Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 10:20:00 to 11-JUN-09 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE COLONY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were ripped off two houses in Tennessee Colony.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 12:23:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs were down between Chatfield and Kerens.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 10:24:00 to 11-JUN-09 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over roads near the junction of HWY 360 and HWY 121 in Grapevine. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Tarrant County.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 10-JUN-09 21:54:00 to 10-JUN-09 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE ACRES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny size hail was reported 2 miles east-northeast of Azle.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 10:33:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Homes were evacuated near Sylvan Avenue and McBroom Street. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:28:00 to 11-JUN-09 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Peak winds of 65 mph were estimated in Highland Park and a tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:28:00 to 11-JUN-09 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds of 65 mph were estimated in University Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:29:00 to 11-JUN-09 08:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds of 60 mph were estimated at La Vista Drive and Abrams Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-JUN-09 23:20:00 to 10-JUN-09 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down in Hutchins.

Lightning in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 03:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning from a non-severe thunderstorm struck a tree in the Tamarack subdivision of Gun Barrel City. A tree limb crashed through the roof of a nearby home. No one was injured.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Training echoes for several hours dropped several inches of rain that caused Big Bear Creek to flow out of its banks near Bear Creek Park in Keller. The park was flooded and Bear Creek Parkway had to be closed between Cindy Court and Anita Avenue due to water over the road.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 05:51:00 to 11-JUN-09 05:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported in the northwest portions of Carrollton.

Lightning in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 06:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCLENDON-CHISOLM
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a fire at a large two-story home in McLendon-Chisolm. The second story caved into the garage and the house was destroyed.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Training echoes for several hours dropped several inches of rain that caused Little Fossil Creek to flow out of its banks on the east side of Saginaw. East McLeroy Street was closed through Thursday morning due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Training echoes for several hours dropped several inches of rain that caused Big Fossil Creek to flow out of its banks on the east side of Saginaw. Some lanes of FM 156/Blue Mound Road at East Bailey-Boswell Road were flooded and barricaded. In some locations, the water was about a foot deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:23:00 to 11-JUN-09 02:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ED PIT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds of 65-70 mph were estimated at the intersection of Trinity Blvd and South Raider Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 02:25:00 to 11-JUN-09 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOSSETT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A century old pecan tree that was several feet in diameter fell over, crushing part of the garage at a home on CR 2043 near Kemp. In addition, fallen trees and tree limbs along CR 2043 resulted in power outages to the surrounding area.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 05:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread street and creek flooding was reported around Irving. The river walk at Centennial Park in Irving was flooded, and several other parks were flooded and closed. A few motorists had to be rescued from their cars and in at least one case the water was 3-4 feet deep. Some major highways had to be closed down.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 09:00:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant flash flooding occurred in University Park from training echoes over Dallas County. Twenty emergency calls of vehicles stalled in water were reported to the police department and fire department. Barricades were needed in 18 locations to close down streets inundated with high water.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:04:00 to 11-JUN-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Cars were stranded in high water at Elam Road and St. Augustine Road in southeast Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 08:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

All lanes of Collins Street at Interstate 30 had be closed due to downed power lines across the road.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-JUN-09 09:50:00 to 11-JUN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREATER SW INTL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man had to be rescued from his flooded car on Riverside Parkway in Grand Prairie. The water was up to the headlights of the sedan.