A strong upper level trough moved into the Central and Southern Plains during the morning and afternoon hours of December 12th.  This trough ejected into the plains with a slight negative tilt which was indicative of strong jet dynamics in association with this trough. Likewise, low level and deep level shear was quite strong with this trough across Northeast Texas during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 12th as well as the morning hours of the 13th.  While instability was very weak, the strong shear made up for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms, some of which produced tornadoes across Northeast Texas.  Training of storm echoes also occurred which resulted in widespread flash flooding across the region as well.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 16:18:00 to 12-DEC-15 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage in Franklin County, Texas west of Purley community was consistent with that of tornado damage.  The EF-2 tornado first touched down near County Road 3250 and traveled in a northerly direction, crossing County Road 2376 before lifting after crossing County Road 3055.  The worst of the damage was noted near the intersection of County Road 3170 and County Road 2376.  Numerous trees were snapped and/or uprooted along the path of this tornado.  Around 20 structures suffered damage including 4 mobile homes that were completely destroyed.  Four of the 20 homes suffered major damage.  Two people were injured in one of the mobile homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 17:04:00 to 12-DEC-15 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGATA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed near and adjacent to Hwy. 37 near Bogata, Texas.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 22:55:00 to 13-DEC-15 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several Farm to Market roads, including 3250 and 3170 were flooded and closed near the Purley community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 00:30:00 to 13-DEC-15 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAUKE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed on the north side of Lake Hawkins near the intersection of CR. 3810 and 3811.  Some homes were also damaged by fallen trees.

Flash Flood in TITUS, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 13-DEC-15 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT PLEASANT MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed due to flooding across the county including the city of Mount Pleasant.

Flash Flood in CAMP, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 07:00:00 to 13-DEC-15 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads were under water including in and around the Pittsburg community.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 07:22:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYDELLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on CR 4905, CR 4913 and numerous roads were closed southwest of Jacksonville and also northeast of Jacksonville.

Tornado in SMITH, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 14:25:00 to 12-DEC-15 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded that the damage on the east side of Lindale, Texas was consistent with that of an EF-2 Tornado with wind speeds estimated between 110 and 120 mph.  Approximately 50 homes sustained damage either from fallen trees or from the tornado itself with 2 homes suffering major damage.  The worst of the damage was along CR 4191 where the tornado damaged homes on or near Brownwood Circle, Bentwood Circle, Braewood Circle, Greenwood Circle and Edgewood Circle.  The tornado continued in a north northeast direction crossing CR. 431 and FM. 16 before lifting near CR. 4213.  Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path of this tornado as well.  A monetary amount of damage was not available for this publication.

Tornado in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 16:59:00 to 12-DEC-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage southwest of Bogata Texas was consistent with that of tornado damage.  The EF1 tornado first touched down just west of County Road 1100.  The storm moved in a north northwest trajectory...lifting near the FM 196 and County Road 1112 split.  Damage consisted of snapped and/or uprooted trees. Structural damage included the removal of a roof from a two-story home.

Tornado in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 17:14:00 to 12-DEC-15 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULBRIGHT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey team determined that a brief tornado touchdown occurred northwest of Bogata, Texas.  This tornado briefly developed near the intersection of FM 411 and County Road 1245.  The trunks of some trees were snapped and an outbuilding was completely destroyed before the tornado lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 19:25:00 to 12-DEC-15 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMPLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed north of Clarksville, Texas near Hwy. 37.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 20:20:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters entered several homes on County Road 2840 west of Mineola, Texas.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 20:20:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous County Roads were covered in high water including CR. 1681, CR. 2351, CR. 4150 as well as FM. 852 and FM. 778.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 01:38:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were flooded in and around the Quitman community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 05:25:00 to 13-DEC-15 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey concluded that storm damage south and northeast of Quitman was consistent with that of straight line wind gusts.  This damage began near Randy Road to County Road 4116 snapping and uprooting trees.  Several of these trees or larger limbs fell on homes and vehicles.  Two farm buildings were also damaged as well.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 06:07:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flooding continued in and around Quitman, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 07:13:00 to 13-DEC-15 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSSER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaging straight line wind gusts associated with a line of strong showers produced a southwest to northeast swath of wind damage from the exit ramp at North Raguet Street and Hwy. 103 across U.S. Highway 69 to FM 2251.  Winds near the initial damage path at North Raguet Street and Hwy. 103 were estimated near 65 mph, snapping and uprooting a couple of trees and downing a number of large limbs.  These winds accelerated to near 80 mph down the hill on Hwy. 103 just northeast of Old Mill Road and beneath the railroad overpass where 64 empty railroad cars were blown off the tracks, falling onto the roadway.  These winds blew away a few billboards at the intersection of highways 103 and 69 before ripping shingles off of several apartment homes at the Timer Point Apartments on Ellen Trout Drive.  Metal covered parking structures were also blown away and several trees adjacent to the property were snapped or uprooted.  The are of significant damage ended on FM 2251 where a number of large trees were snapped or uprooted.

Flash Flood in TITUS, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 07:38:00 to 13-DEC-15 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADBRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flash flooding was reported on Hwy. 67 east near 1700 block of Block Kimp Radio Station.

Flash Flood in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 20:25:00 to 13-DEC-15 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDIELOU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several County Roads were covered in high water and closed including Hwy. 271 near the Bagwell community, Hwy. 82 East near Clarksville, CR. 410 and CR. 411.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 20:50:00 to 13-DEC-15 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Roads 4910 and 4912 near the Mixon community were covered with high water and closed.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 20:51:00 to 13-DEC-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 135 southwest of Troup was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 06:15:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON RUSK CO AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported in and around Henderson which caused the closing of some streets.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 06:40:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUFFOLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported southwest of Gilmer between Gilmer and Big Sandy and south of Gilmer towards Gladewater.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 06:40:00 to 13-DEC-15 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUFFOLK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed to the south and southwest of Gilmer, Texas.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 07:43:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONDAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on Big Oak Bay , CR. 2260, CR. 223 and CR. 371.  Flooding and road closures were also reported  on Hwy. 10 south between BlackJack Road and Old Tyler, CR. 21, FM 16 and CR. 215.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-DEC-15 09:10:00 to 13-DEC-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road closures due to excessive heavy rainfall near Lake Winnsboro and FM. 2966 north of Quitman, Texas.

Flash Flood in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-15 22:50:00 to 13-DEC-15 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A high water rescue was reported for a car that was swept into a creek on FM. 410 near the Rugby community.