A strong to severe line of thunderstorms moved through North Texas during the morning hours of January 28th. All of the severe weather reports were associated with straight-line winds in the 60 to 65 mph range. Some instances of flash flooding and flooding occurred later in the day as light to moderate rain continued to fall on already saturated soils.

Thunderstorm Wind in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 13:35:00 to 28-JAN-10 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORMAN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An awning was blown off a building in downtown Gorman. Large tree limbs and a stop sign were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 14:10:00 to 28-JAN-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Part of the roof of the physical plant at Tarelton State University came off.

Thunderstorm Wind in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 13:26:00 to 28-JAN-10 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A wind gust of 60 mph was estimated in the town of Carbon. Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 14:10:00 to 28-JAN-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Fairly widespread damage was reported in the city of Stephenville with many 4 to 6 tree limbs down, roofs damaged, and fences blown down.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 13:45:00 to 28-JAN-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous streets were flooded in the city of Breckenridge after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in 2 to 3 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 13:15:00 to 28-JAN-10 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHUCKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof of a barn was torn off and a large tree was uprooted. Several structures also suffered minor damage.

Flash Flood in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 20:55:00 to 28-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were barricaded around Sulphur Creek due to a rapid rise in water.

Flood in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEE HOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads throughout the county remained closed due to flooding well after the heavy rain had ended.

Flood in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads in the northern and eastern parts of the county remained closed due to flooding well after the heavy rain had ended.

Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 29-JAN-10 11:41:00 to 29-JAN-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads throughout the county were covered with water. County Road 243 was closed east of the city of Kaufman.

Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 29-JAN-10 11:41:00 to 29-JAN-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads throughout the county were covered with water or closed. This included Farm-to-Market roads 36, 118, 2655, and 3211.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 13:47:00 to 28-JAN-10 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE LEON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A wind gust was estimated to be 60 mph. Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 14:20:00 to 28-JAN-10 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF DALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERATH, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 14:10:00 to 28-JAN-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 66 mph wind gust in the city of Stephenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 15:18:00 to 28-JAN-10 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD JCT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 62 mph wind gust at the intersection of Highway 174 and Highway 67.

Flash Flood in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 28-JAN-10 20:55:00 to 28-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURMELA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads and city streets were closed due to high water. A culvert on Plum Creek, north of the town of Purmela, was washed out. Most low water crossings in the county were also closed due to the flooding.