Several rounds of severe thunderstorms affected areas along and south of the Red River beginning the morning of the 29th into the early morning hours of the 30th. Significant flooding occurred in Montague, Cooke, and Grayson County.

Lightning in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 20:05:00 to 29-APR-09 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home on US 82 outside of Ringgold was heavily damaged by a fire that was started by a lightning strike. A fireman suffered a broken leg and wrist while fighting the house fire.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-APR-09 01:27:00 to 30-APR-09 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail fell in Jacksboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-APR-09 02:05:00 to 30-APR-09 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were snapped off trees and a fence was blown down.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 12:34:00 to 29-APR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Streets were beginning to flood in Nocona.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 14:30:00 to 29-APR-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TEXHOMA EAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over the roads in several locations across the northern portions of the county. Road and bridge damage was being observed. At 330 pm, a fatal accident occurred on HWY 377 north of Whitesboro.

Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 20:00:00 to 30-APR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding continued through the night across the county with several roads and bridges under water and several areas inaccessible. High water rescues and evacuations continued in Gainesville and parts of Interstate 35 South were still closed due to water over the road. Rainfall totals were as high as 11 inches. Approximately 35 homes and 15 businesses were damaged by flooding in Gainesville.  Homes and businesses along Pecan Creek in Gainesville suffered major damage. The water was 1-2 feet deep around the creek. A total of 10 swift water rescues were needed during the event. The Moss Lake area also received significant damage to boats, docks, and boathouses.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 21:16:00 to 29-APR-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High water rescues and evacuations continued in Gainesville. Parts of Interstate 35 South remained closed due to water over the road. Widespread flooding continued around the county.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 18:30:00 to 29-APR-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Interstate 35 at mile marker 493, about 3.5 miles south of Gainesville, was closed due to water over the road. Widespread flooding continued elsewhere in the county with several roads and bridges flooded. In Gainesville, Pecan Creek and Wheeler Creek overflowed their banks and flooded the surrounding areas resulting in evacuations and rescues along both creeks.

Flash Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 18:45:00 to 29-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 69 and FM 981 between Trenton and Leonard was closed due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 13:42:00 to 29-APR-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread secondary roads and bridges were closed due to flooding in the northwestern parts of the county.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 14:23:00 to 29-APR-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was over the roads around Nocona and several roads across the northern portions of the county were closed due to flooding. A few families were being evacuated in St. Jo. Vehicle rescues were also requested on Bulcher Highway. The water was curb deep in Bowie.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-APR-09 00:06:00 to 30-APR-09 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail fell in Olney.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 18:47:00 to 29-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TEXHOMA EAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding continued across the county. Parts of HWY 56 and HWY 11 were closed.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 19:00:00 to 30-APR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TEXHOMA EAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widepsread flooding continued through the night across the county with several roads and bridges under water and several areas inaccessible.

Lightning in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 16:32:00 to 29-APR-09 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck an oil tank farm south of Saint Jo.  Three tanks exploded from the lightning strike and the resulting fire.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 15:30:00 to 29-APR-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was covering several roads in Gainesville and was up to the bumper of pick-up trucks in some locations. Also, part of HWY 82 was closed between Muenster and Lindsey for nearly 2 hours where the water was reported to be a foot deep.

Lightning in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 15:05:00 to 29-APR-09 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A fire at a kennel at McElroy Street and SH 56 in Southmayd was believed to have been started by a lightning strike. Twenty-four dogs were rescued but an unknown number perished in the fire.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 12:06:00 to 29-APR-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TEXHOMA EAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over the roads in several locations across the northern portions of the county.

Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-09 21:00:00 to 30-APR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widepsread flooding continued through the night across the county with several roads and bridges under water and several areas inaccessible. Estimated rainfall totals across the northern portions of the county were as high as 12 inches of rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-APR-09 01:30:00 to 30-APR-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous fences were blown down, street signs were torn off the poles, trees were down, and windows were blown out in Little Elm. A shed was also moved approximately 10 feet.