A surface low and an associated dryline remained over North Texas from the 29th through the early morning hours of the 31st. Several rounds of severe storms developed and moved across North Texas due to a very unstable atmosphere across the area. The main areas affected were the northern and northwestern areas of the County Warning Area. Hail up to the size of golfballs and wind gusts up to 70 MPH were reported from these storms.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 01:20:00 to 30-MAY-12 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail covered the ground in Era.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 01:50:00 to 30-MAY-12 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter sized hail was reported near Oak Point.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 01:45:00 to 30-MAY-12 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBREY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 02:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 02:07:00 to 30-MAY-12 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 04:35:00 to 30-MAY-12 04:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 09:33:00 to 30-MAY-12 09:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBREY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 09:35:00 to 30-MAY-12 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell at the intersection of Highway 377 and Industrial Park.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 13:01:00 to 30-MAY-12 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:31:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:58:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERMYN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Spotter estimated 60 MPH winds near Jermyn.

Hail in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 23:15:00 to 30-MAY-12 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYSE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 12:57:00 to 30-MAY-12 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported in the Brookhaven area of North Dallas.

Hail in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 23:10:00 to 30-MAY-12 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FATE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 13:08:00 to 30-MAY-12 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to nickel sized hail was reported on the northwest corner of White Rock Lake.

Lightning in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-12 03:15:00 to 31-MAY-12 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECHES
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire in the 1400 block of FM 19 in Neches. The brick home, valued at $150,000, was a total loss.

Lightning in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-12 08:30:00 to 31-MAY-12 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning was believed to have started a house fire in the Quail Valley mobile home park north of Palestine. The single wide mobile home was a complete loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 03:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down the awning at the Quality Inn on Medal of Honor Blvd in Gainesville. The awning damaged a car parked nearby. One person also sustained minor injuries during the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-12 04:20:00 to 31-MAY-12 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITALY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole fell onto a car in the 700 block of Rhonda Street in Italy.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 22:45:00 to 30-MAY-12 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 22:30:00 to 30-MAY-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported 3 miles southwest of Plano.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 01:27:00 to 30-MAY-12 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several electrical poles and numerous tree limbs were knocked down south of Valley View near Lone Oak Rd. Metal from barns were also blown off.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 01:22:00 to 30-MAY-12 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-12 04:25:00 to 31-MAY-12 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were knocked down in Downtown Milford.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-12 03:50:00 to 31-MAY-12 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE ELM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down onto the roadway in the 800 block of Cox Rd in Waxahachie.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-12 20:20:00 to 29-MAY-12 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIDELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime sized hail and thunderstorm winds up to 55 MPH were reported 5 miles south of Slidell.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 12:45:00 to 30-MAY-12 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ADS)ADDISON ARPT DA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Nickel sized hail fell 2 miles north of the southeast corner of Addison Airport.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 14:17:00 to 30-MAY-12 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping Pong ball sized hail fell along Highway 380 between Crossroads and Prosper.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-12 21:34:00 to 29-MAY-12 21:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds were measured at 58 MPH underneath light rain associated with a dying thunderstorm to the northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-12 22:00:00 to 29-MAY-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles were blown off a house, and the winds were estimated to be near 60 MPH. The high winds were associated with light rain from a dissipating thunderstorm.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 01:52:00 to 30-MAY-12 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball sized hail fell in Crossroads on Highway 380 for 5 to 8 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 02:25:00 to 30-MAY-12 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOLAVILLE
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust of 71 MPH was reported at the Frisco Fire Station #3. Several trees and fences were knocked down in the neighborhood between Coit Road and Hillcrest Dr. Trampolines were also damaged in this neighborhood. Seven young trees were knocked down at a park near Gunstream Elementary.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 04:25:00 to 30-MAY-12 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEASTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 04:37:00 to 30-MAY-12 04:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three to six inch diameter limbs were broken and a flag pole was knocked down. Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Hail in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 06:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 06:45:00 to 30-MAY-12 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning ignited two desalint tanks on fire on Private Road 1173 just northeast of Fairfield.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:30:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE RES
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Four homes and one apartment building was struck by lightning in Flower Mound when a complex of thunderstorms moved through in the late evening hours. The largest house fire was on Dickens Lane with others on Remington Park Drive, Beacon Street, and Crescent Drive. The damage at the Lantana Apartments on Long Prairie Drive was only electrical.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:31:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds up to 60 MPH were estimated in Olney by the Emergency Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:47:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Another wind gust in Olney was estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:47:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be near 60 MPH north of Olney, near the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:55:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 59 MPH wind gust was measured at KRPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 21:20:00 to 30-MAY-12 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down in Mineral Wells. Most of the residents in the southeast area of town lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 21:15:00 to 30-MAY-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large trees were blown down in Jacksboro. Most of the city was left without power.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 10:15:00 to 30-MAY-12 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOOT
Property damage: 275.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home on Loma Alta Tr in McKinney was struck by lightning and destroyed by the ensuing fire.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 10:30:00 to 30-MAY-12 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOOT
Property damage: 275.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home on Laughing Waters Tr in McKinney was struck by lightning and destroyed by the ensuing fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-12 03:50:00 to 31-MAY-12 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and powerlines were blown down due to high winds near the 2000 block of Old Maypearl Rd.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 10:22:00 to 30-MAY-12 10:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home in the 5900 block of Aberdeen Place in Frisco was struck by lightning and damaged by the ensuing fire.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 10:59:00 to 30-MAY-12 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOOT
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home in the 12000 block of Botanical Lane in Frisco was struck by lightning and damaged by the ensuing fire.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 21:45:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home in Trophy Club was struck by lightning and damaged by the ensuing fire. The fire occurred in the attic and second floor, but was likely a total loss.

Lightning in WISE, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 04:30:00 to 30-MAY-12 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONSVILLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a fire at a deep well injection disposal site in the Salt Creek Area. Ten tanks were engulfed.