A cold front and approaching upper level storm system combined to produce nighttime thunderstorms across much of north Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Daylight revealed several swaths of wind damage, including two tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:48:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Severe thunderstorm winds tossed boats from their trailers at the Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club on Lewisville Lake in Little Elm.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:16:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a wind gust of 66 MPH at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:40:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of the broadcast media reported building damage near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Teasley Dr in Hickory Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 02:45:00 to 17-NOV-15 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Weatherford Fire Department reported that a roof was blown onto the road near the intersection of CR 1709 and Tinop Rd, and that multiple trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:40:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received indicating that a large mature tree (4 feet in diameter)  was uprooted at 1715 Silverside Dr in Grapevine.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:41:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORINTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Denton County Sheriff's Department reported wind and building damage near Corinth, TX.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:44:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORINTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team found evidence of a narrow, yet long tornado in the Hickory Creek and Corinth areas of Denton County. As the tornado began near the Steeplechase North subdivision, several homes suffered minor roof damage as well as garage door damage. A car wash suffered heavy damage to the east side of the business along the path. As the tornado began to dissipate, a hotel and several other signs were damaged before the tornado moved over Lake Lewisville. The Swisher Cemetery was also damaged. Large cedar trees were split and headstones were damaged at the cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:20:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNCANVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter estimated 65 MPH wind gusts along with trees down approximately 2 miles southwest of Duncanville, TX in the Mountain Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:25:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEELER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported an overturned 18-wheeler on Interstate 45 southbound near Overton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:35:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A social media report indicated that several trees were blown down near the intersection of Precinct Line Road and Trinity Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:35:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter reported a 65 MPH wind gust approximately 2 miles southwest of Anna, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:58:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM JONES ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a wind gust in excess of 60 MPH near the intersection of U.S Highway 82 and State Highway 121 in Bonham, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 05:30:00 to 17-NOV-15 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) in Honey Grove, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:58:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECTOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an overturned 18-wheeler between the towns of Ector and Savoy, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 05:43:00 to 17-NOV-15 05:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that the roof was blown off of the Outback Apartment Complex in Commerce, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 06:01:00 to 17-NOV-15 06:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lamar County Sheriff's Department reported 2 trees down in the town of Roxton, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:38:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAXAHACHIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that FM 877 was closed due to a large tree being blown over the roadway.

Strong Wind in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 05:45:00 to 17-NOV-15 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree on a house near the intersection of Enfield and Dobbins in Corsicana, TX.

Strong Wind in LEON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 05:45:00 to 17-NOV-15 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported multiple trees down and power poles down approximately 4 miles north of Normangee, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:45:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A shop owned by the Griffin Family was completely demolished, along with several surrounding structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:51:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather station at Arlington Airport measured a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:40:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gainesville Register newspaper reported that thunderstorm winds produced damage in and around the 810 East Highway 82 area in Gainesville early Tuesday Morning. The roof of Lone Star Title Loans was mangled and debris was scattered around the parking lot. The nearby Home Depot had buildings and sheds blown 10 to 15 feet from their original destinations.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:28:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 210.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team found evidence of a brief tornado which affected several houses near Rapp Road and Rufe Snow Drive in Keller. The damage was concentrated along a 30 to 50 yard path and included several trees which were blown down. Approximately 10 homes suffered minor roof damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:48:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An 18 wheeler was flipped over in the Walmart parking lot on Round Grove Road in Lewisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:15:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that roof tiles were removed, 2 trees were blown down and the south fence was blown down at a home on Asbury Drive in Saginaw, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 04:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDSON
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received stating that trees, signs and a few fence sections were blown down, and shingles were blown off roofs in the city of Richardson, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 17-NOV-15 03:20:00 to 17-NOV-15 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of the broadcast media reported that a large tree was uprooted around the 800 block of Samuels Drive in Fort Worth, TX. The wood framed steeple was also torn off the Samuels Avenue Baptist Church.