Another cold front stalled across north Texas, leading to favorable conditions for thunderstorms and severe weather. The front, which stalled just south of the Red River, began to move slowly southeast during the night of the 19th and led to numerous severe weather reports across Wise, Jack, and Palo Pinto Counties.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 20:54:00 to 19-MAY-15 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALSORA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found tornado damage along a two and a half mile path across western Wise County. The tornado began on the west side of Farm to Market Road 920, west of the Balsora community. As the tornado moved eastward, several homes, mobile homes, and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed. The most significant damage was done to a mobile home, where the roof was completely taken off.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 21:36:00 to 19-MAY-15 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUETT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team found tornado damage east of the city of Decatur. The tornado took a non-standard path, with the tornado taking a due south path for approximately three-quarters of a mile, before turning due east, and then slightly southeast. The tornado damaged several storage buildings, and damaged several roofs.

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 22:04:00 to 19-MAY-15 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a brief tornado in the city of Jacksboro. The tornado moved in a southeast to northwest direction, beginning near the intersection of 4th street and Pine. The tornado moved northwest for approximately three blocks, damaging several trees, and producing roof damage to four homes.

Tornado in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 01:35:00 to 20-MAY-15 01:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCUST
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team found evidence of a tornado on and near Lake Texoma in Grayson County. The tornado itself was brief, but did produce damage to two buildings on land, and completely destroyed a marina roof on the south shore of the lake.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:20:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jack County emergency manager reported baseball sized hail east of the Antelope Community. Several roofs were damaged, and several homes and cars suffered window damage.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:30:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported the hail grew to four inches in diameter east of Antelope.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:17:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Jack County sheriff's deputy reported golf ball sized hail near Antelope.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:57:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported just west of Graham.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 18:18:00 to 19-MAY-15 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail on the northeast side of Mineral Wells.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:09:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 15:53:00 to 19-MAY-15 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 20:25:00 to 19-MAY-15 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Jacksboro fire department reported golf ball sized hail on the west side of Jacksboro, along US 380.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 00:15:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A bridge on CR 3433 was washed out by flood waters.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 23:00:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Part of CR 1744 west of Chico was washed out.

Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 06:45:00 to 20-MAY-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several Farm-To-Market and rural roads remained flooded across the county after earlier heavy rains.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 06:00:00 to 20-MAY-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded across the county after earlier heavy rains.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 03:30:00 to 20-MAY-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads in the county were being affected by high water and flooding.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 00:07:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that Farm to Market Road 1655 had water flowing rapidly over it and was closed due to flooding approximately 4 miles north-northeast of Bridgeport, TX.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 00:05:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Denton County Sheriff's Department reported that several roads were closed and multiple vehicles were stranded due to high water; generally north of Krum, TX and west of Sanger, TX.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 00:15:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed reports of water in homes and water rescues being performed near the intersection of Highway 114 and Turkey Creek Trail.

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 16:33:00 to 19-MAY-15 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed a tornado northwest of Loving. The tornado occurred in open fields, and produced little to no damage.

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 16:35:00 to 19-MAY-15 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed a second tornado to the northwest of Loving. This tornado also produced minimal damage over open country.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:19:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO PINTO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed a tornado northeast of Palo Pinto. The tornado produced a batch of severe tree damage over open ranch land.

Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 06:45:00 to 20-MAY-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded across the county after earlier heavy rains.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 04:15:00 to 20-MAY-15 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a high water rescue on Highway 82 just west of Lindsay, TX. Many other roads were experiencing high water.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 18:23:00 to 19-MAY-15 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators observed a tornado to the west of the city of Mineral Wells, or just north of Brad. This was the first of two tornadoes in the Mineral Wells vicinity on the 19th. This tornado produced tree damage over open land.

Tornado in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 18:29:00 to 19-MAY-15 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 230.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported the second of two tornadoes, this one skipping through part of the city of Mineral Wells, including the downtown area. The tornado was strongest as it approached from the southwest of town, and the tornado was at its widest during this time.  Outside of town, numerous trees, storage buildings, and covered parking areas were damaged. In town, several buildings lost part of their roofs, while trees, carports, and storage buildings were damaged or destroyed.

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 20:18:00 to 19-MAY-15 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINEYARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew determined a tornado caused damage over four miles across eastern Jack and far western Wise Counties. The tornado produced extensive tree damage across farm and ranch land, but did produce damage to three homes, and several buildings on one farm.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 20:26:00 to 19-MAY-15 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALSORA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew determined a tornado caused damage over four miles across eastern Jack and far western Wise Counties. The tornado produced extensive tree damage across farm and ranch land, but did produce damage to three homes, and several buildings on one farm.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 20:39:00 to 19-MAY-15 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALSORA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team found evidence of a weak tornado to the south of the city of Runaway Bay. This was the first of two tornadoes in the city. This one produced tree damage on the southwest side of Runaway Bay, before damaging approximately ten roofs on the south side of US 380. The tornado continued southeast, damaging farm buildings to the southeast of Lake Bridgeport.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 20:41:00 to 19-MAY-15 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found tornado damage consistent with EF-1 damage in the city of Runaway Bay. This was the second of two tornadoes to affect Runaway Bay on the 19th. This tornado began over Lake Bridgeport before moving southwest into the city. Several homes were damaged, with damage ranging from superficial shingle damage to complete roof loss. One home had the second story balcony removed, and the two apartment units were considered a total loss.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 14:21:00 to 19-MAY-15 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators observed a tornado to the east and southeast of Waxahachie. The tornado produced damage to homes, fences, and storage buildings as it moved to the northeast. As many as twenty homes suffered at least minor damage, with only one home suffering more than shingle damage.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 23:28:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 180.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that the creek running through Bridgeport, TX was out of its banks and had shut down the portion of Highway 114 running through town. The Sonic in Bridgeport had several feet of water in the parking lot.
Additional damage was found across a wide swath of Wise County, including the Bridgeport Fire Station, which was flooded. Damage to the station included a sewer backup, sheet rock and carpet damage, as well as destroying the station's freezer. The Hardwood Park and city pool flooded, and a total of six homes were evacuated.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 18-MAY-15 15:21:00 to 18-MAY-15 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-15 00:20:00 to 20-MAY-15 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads in the county were being affected by high water and flooding.

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAY-15 17:20:00 to 19-MAY-15 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed a tornado to the northeast of Loving. The tornado was observed for two minutes, and did minimal damage over open range land.