A large MCS developed along a cold front and moved across the entire region. Storms within in the MCS produced small hail, damaging winds and flash flooding.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:49:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter sized hail was covering the ground near Joe Pool Lake.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:50:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Half dollar sized hail was reported in Mansfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:53:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOLAVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds were estimated in north Plano.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 15:02:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball sized hail was reported at Joe Pool Lake.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 15:02:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 18:38:00 to 12-MAY-14 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported approximately 1 mile east-southeast of Belton.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 15:05:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELISSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs greater than 2 in diameter were knocked down between Melissa and Anna.

Flash Flood in HILL, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 16:15:00 to 12-MAY-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over FM 934 near Blum.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 17:30:00 to 12-MAY-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYPEARL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in Maypearl were impassable due to rushing flood waters.

Flash Flood in HILL, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 18:05:00 to 12-MAY-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two feet of water was over a road near Whitney. No other specific details were provided.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 18:08:00 to 12-MAY-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Up to a foot of water was reported over Panther Way near Midway High School.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 18:12:00 to 12-MAY-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain caused street flooding in Waco. Several roads were covered in water, but New Road at Waco Drive was the most problematic location. The Waco PD reported several emergency calls for drivers stranded in high water.

Lightning in WISE, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:45:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUETT
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck three tank batteries off Longhorn Drive near FM 2264, igniting the tank battery in a fiery blaze.

Lightning in WISE, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:45:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck Country Cowboy Church between Bridgeport and Runaway Bay and damaged one room.

Lightning in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:49:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire in the 12800 block of Campolina Way in far north Fort Worth. Two firefighters were injured fighting the fire when they fell through the ceiling.

Lightning in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 17:35:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire in the 2700 block of Alexander Ave in Waco.

Lightning in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 18:15:00 to 12-MAY-14 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire near the intersection of North 17th St and Colcord Ave in Waco.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:40:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixty to sixty-five mph winds were estimated at McDermott and Custer in Plano. One of the doors at Plano Fire Station 10 on McDermott Rd was damaged due to the severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in MILLS, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 15:30:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDTHWAITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over Highway 16 to the southwest of Goldthwaite.

Flash Flood in MILLS, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 15:30:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over Highway 84 near Mullin.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 12:30:00 to 12-MAY-14 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail fell for 10 minutes approximately 3 miles south-southwest of Decatur. The hail was mixed with heavy rainfall.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 12:44:00 to 12-MAY-14 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 12:50:00 to 12-MAY-14 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime sized hail was reported on the east side of Weatherford.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 13:00:00 to 12-MAY-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was covering the ground in Weatherford.

Flash Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 13:40:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARBIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Six to eight inches of water was reported over Highway 67 approximately 5 miles southwest of Stephenville.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 13:40:00 to 12-MAY-14 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Penny sized hail was reported east of Granbury.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:03:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:10:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported on the west side of Fort Worth.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-MAY-14 14:17:00 to 12-MAY-14 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media