A stationary front draped across central portions of North Texas served as a focus for thunderstorm development on Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile a second thunderstorm complex advanced from the northwest. Several thunderstorms became severe, namely in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with damaging winds being the primary occurrence. Flash flooding also occurred in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Much of the western portions of Fort Worth were flooded by flash flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 15:40:00 to 24-JUN-14 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 14:37:00 to 24-JUN-14 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The automated weather station at Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) measured a 52 kt wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 15:53:00 to 24-JUN-14 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixty mph thunderstorm winds were estimated in New Fairview.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 16:10:00 to 24-JUN-14 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Light poles were blown over in a grocery store parking lot in Trophy Club.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 16:00:00 to 24-JUN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning is believed to have been the cause of a large house fire in the 3900 block of West 6th St.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 15:30:00 to 24-JUN-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALTOM CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Significant urban flash flood occurred as 2-3 inches of rain in less than 2 hours fell over the western half of Tarrant County. Social media reports showed significant flooding near Hulen and Bryce Streets in Fort Worth. Some roads in downtown Fort Worth were impassable and blocked by the fire department. In the West 7th district, the water was reported to be several feet deep. Many vehicles were flooded or trapped in flood waters. More than 40 high water rescues were conducted in Fort Worth.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 18:30:00 to 24-JUN-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLMEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few roads in Bellmead were under water due to heavy rainfall over a 1-2 hour period.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 18:30:00 to 24-JUN-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few roads in Robinson were under water due to heavy rainfall over a 1-2 hour period.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLMEAD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a car on Harrison Street in Waco.

Heavy Rain in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 16:00:00 to 24-JUN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The roof of the Wine Haus near the intersection of Park Place Ave and 8th Avenue in Fort Worth partially collapsed during a period of heavy rainfall.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-JUN-14 17:47:00 to 24-JUN-14 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire on San Andres Drive in Frisco. The estimated loss was $500,000.