A line of marginally severe thunderstorms developed along a dryline/cold front combination as it moved across the region. Some of the storms north of Interstate 20 produced hail up to 2 in diameter. Golf ball sized hail was reported at the North Texas Regional Airport in Grayson County, and this hail dented several planes and other vehicles at the airport. In addition, street flooding occurred in the city of Bonham in Fannin County. At the same time, additional convection developed ahead of the approaching dryline/cold front. These storms trained across southern Milam County causing significant flooding from Thorndale to Rockdale to Gause. Many parts of Highway 79 were flooded and several high water rescues were needed.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 20:36:00 to 03-FEB-12 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio near Lake Bonham.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 20:40:00 to 03-FEB-12 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio 4 miles southeast of Ravenna. The hail shattered a skylight.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:57:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was reported 6 miles west of Krum.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:20:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny sized hail was reported at Interstate 35 and Ganzer Road, to the northwest of the city of Denton.

Flash Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 20:45:00 to 03-FEB-12 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM JONES ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain caused street flooding in the city of Bonham and some streets had to be barricaded.

Flash Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 21:00:00 to 04-FEB-12 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Parts of Highway 79 around the town of Gause were closed due to high water. Several people in vehicles got stuck along the highway around Gause, and some people were forced to spend the night in Gause. The water was reported to be waist deep at Highway 79 and FM 2095, where one person had to be helped to safety.

Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 04-FEB-12 00:15:00 to 04-FEB-12 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILAC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

As the water in the town of Gause continued to slowly rise, flood waters entered a few structures, including Coats Grocery and the fire station. Rising waters also caused problems in Thorndale and Rockdale. In Rockdale, a high water rescue was needed after a car got stuck on FM 908 at Brushy Creek. The rising creek flooded over the roadway. Another high water rescue was performed at the intersection of San Jacinto and Post Oak in Rockdale. Flooding also occurred at other usual locations in Rockdale; including the intersections of Highway 79 at Childress, Meadow, and Calhoun, and a low water crossing on East Belton. Other parts of Meadow and San Jacinto were flooded as well. In Thorndale, water was reported over the road in several locations along Highway 79 and flood waters severely damaged FM 486. One person had to be rescued from their vehicle on County Road 446A. Substantial flooding was also reported throughout the Brushy Creek and San Gabriel River bottomlands.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 17:05:00 to 03-FEB-12 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio 4 miles northwest of Alvord.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 17:02:00 to 03-FEB-12 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter-sized hail was reported by broadcast media 1 mile east of St Jo.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:39:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch diameter hail was reported by an emergency manager 4 miles north of Pottsboro.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:40:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio 5 miles north of Pottsboro.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:02:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported by amateur radio in the town of Alvord. It was reported that the hail was covering the ground in at least one location.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:37:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIDELL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half-dollar sized hail was reported by a trained spotter 1 mile west of Slidell.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:59:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported by amateur radio at North Texas Regional Airport.  The airport AWOS recorded a wind gust of 43 MPH. Several planes and cars at the airport were dented by the hail.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:04:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio 1 mile northeast of North Texas Regional Airport.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:02:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chicken egg sized hail was reported by emergency management one half mile southeast of North Texas Regional Airport.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:09:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio in Southmayd.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:10:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch diameter hail was reported by emergency management in Denison.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:20:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported by amateur radio to be covering the ground 3 miles east of Denison.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:10:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail covering the ground 3 miles southwest of Denison making travel difficult.  Hail fog was also occurring.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:45:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail was covering FM 455 1 mile east of Slidell.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:05:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio 3 miles west of Krum.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:56:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported by amateur radio 4 miles north of Savoy.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:59:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported by amateur radio in Ravenna.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 20:19:00 to 03-FEB-12 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio near the cemetery in Ravenna.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 16:55:00 to 03-FEB-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter-sized hail was reported by amateur radio 3 miles west of St Jo.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 17:00:00 to 03-FEB-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio in the town of Sunset.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 18:34:00 to 03-FEB-12 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIDELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio in Slidell.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-FEB-12 19:01:00 to 03-FEB-12 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported by amateur radio 2 miles northeast of North Texas Regional Airport.