Large scale lift ahead of an upper level shortwave, combined with ample instability and adequate moisture across the region, resulted in numerous thunderstorms across the region. Scattered convection developed in the afternoon hours but a linear MCS had formed by the late afternoon hours. Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported but the most significant damage occurred in Dallas County due to damaging wind gusts. A weak tornado produced minor damage in west Dallas, but damaging downburst winds produced numerous tree damage and brought down power lines across areas in and around the city of Dallas. Heavy rainfall also produced flash flooding in Dallas and also in Hunt County. One fatality was reported in the Dallas area due to a car crash on a wet roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:28:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Seventy mph winds were measured by a low level wind shear sensor on Dallas Love Field (KDAL). A semi-truck trailer was flipper over in the area. Trees in the area were uprooted, shingles were peeled off roofs, power lines were down, and fences and sheds were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:33:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Oak Lawn. Some of the trees were over a century old. Numerous power outages were reported across the Oak Lawn and surrounding areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:18:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE FORD
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey crew determined a microburst hit a subdivision in the City of Dallas. A church, located on the corner of Westmoreland Road and Canada Drive, was heavily damaged. The brick facade in the front of the building was torn off. In the neighborhood next to the church, heavy tree damage was noted with damage also sustained to roofs, siding, and outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:20:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds were estimated near Dallas Love Field (KDAL).

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 13:42:00 to 08-MAY-14 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A manufactured home on Jan Lane near Joshua was destroyed by a downburst. Most of the roof was lifted off the residence and two of the walls collapsed. Two people in the home were injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 13:40:00 to 08-MAY-14 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A manufactured home located west of Joshua was slightly damaged by thunderstorm winds. Trees were also knocked down in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:37:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Highland Park. On Winston Street near Stonewall Jackson Elementary, an uprooted tree crushed 2 cars. Numerous power outages were reported across the Highland Park and surrounding areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:50:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were knocked down in the east Dallas area and around the White Rock area. Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down onto a car approximately 6 miles east of Dallas. A tree fell on the overhead power lines for the DART train service near the White Rock Station.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 15:19:00 to 08-MAY-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall resulted in the flooding of several roads around Dallas. In particular, several roads in the Preston Hollow and Oak Cliff areas were flooded. Flooding was also reported along Loop 12 on the west side of town.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:20:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported near Dallas Love Field (KDAL).

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 16:01:00 to 08-MAY-14 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported approximately 5 miles north of Lampasas.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 14:15:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey found evidence of a tornado that produced EF-0 damage to a warehouse building. Several windows were blown out of a warehouse in Cockrell Hill. The building suffered roof damage as well, as the tornado moved generally from the southwest to the northeast.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 07:40:00 to 08-MAY-14 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A vehicle crashed into a tree on rain-slicked roads, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old female passenger.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 16:05:00 to 08-MAY-14 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were knocked down and blocking a road north of Lampasas.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 16:58:00 to 08-MAY-14 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPERAS COVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 17:03:00 to 08-MAY-14 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GRK)GRAY AAF FT HOO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Fort Hood Airport (KGRK). Tree limbs greater than or equal to 2 in diameter were reported in Killeen by the public.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 17:30:00 to 08-MAY-14 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several main roads across the northern half of the county had 3-4 of water flowing over them.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 17:05:00 to 08-MAY-14 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off a house to the east of Lampasas. Trees were also uprooted and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 17:50:00 to 08-MAY-14 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMING GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were uprooted in Blooming Grove. Several large tree branches were also broken off.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 18:43:00 to 08-MAY-14 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLHOUSE LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny sized hail was reported near Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 18:49:00 to 08-MAY-14 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEEN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball sized hail in Harker Heights.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 19:06:00 to 08-MAY-14 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported at the Bell Co Expo Center.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 19:14:00 to 08-MAY-14 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball sized hail was reported in the Miller Heights area of Belton.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 19:15:00 to 08-MAY-14 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported near Temple.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 10:30:00 to 08-MAY-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUDDIG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Very heavy rainfall fell across the county resulting in significant flooding. Rainfall totals from 4-5.5 were reported across the county with radar estimates of higher amounts in the northwestern portions of the county. Significant flooding was reported in the city of Commerce. Many streets in the city were flooded and described as flowing rivers. Two cars were trapped on flooded roads and the drivers had to be rescued. Flood waters entered homes in Quinlan and Tawakoni. The roof of the cafeteria at Ford High School in Quinlan ruptured during the lunch hour sending ceiling tiles falling and water into the lunchroom. No one was injured. Several roads across the county were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-14 18:00:00 to 08-MAY-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several flooded roads and streets were reported in Corsicana; including 7th Avenue between 28th and 31st street.