A cold front moved south out of the Texas panhandle on May 6th, and was draped across north Texas on the 7th and 8th. The front stalled across the northwestern sections of north Texas and combined to produce severe thunderstorms including large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Flash flooding across Cooke County caused significant impacts, including a late night train derailment.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 21:30:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 36 year old man died when his vehicle was swept away by flood waters three-quarters of a mile south of Spring Creek Road, north of Valley View, TX. A little while later, Interstate 35 north of Valley View had to be closed due to high water. Several vehicles had stalled in the high water on the interstate.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 22:05:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that high water rescues were taking place in southwest portions of Denison, TX.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 22:20:00 to 09-MAY-15 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Stephens County Sheriff's Department reported that FM 207 was closed due to high water approximately 4 miles southeast of Breckenridge, TX.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 00:12:00 to 07-MAY-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that 2 vehicles were submerged on N Mills St at the railroad underpass in Bowie, TX.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 00:47:00 to 07-MAY-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported that roads were flooded near Selma Park, approximately 4 miles southwest of Bowie, TX.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 23:08:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that Pottsboro Road in Denison, TX was completely covered with water, and water was approaching a residential structure.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 00:45:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that flood waters damaged railroad tracks in Valley View, TX, causing two locomotives and many train cars to derail around 130 AM. Four workers went into the water and sustained minor injuries. They were transported to Denton Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 18:30:00 to 07-MAY-15 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Property damage: 257.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning was likely the cause of a fire that destroyed a 257,000 dollar home in the 10900 block of Rolling Hills Drive.  When firefighters arrived, heavy fire was already visible from the rooftop and the house was declared a total loss.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 02:02:00 to 07-MAY-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department reported that 2 feet of water covered Hwy 59 south of Bowie, TX near Lake Amon Carter.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 02:17:00 to 07-MAY-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported that the Bowie EMS was responding to a family which was evacuating their home due to flooding. The home was on Applegate Rd just off Hwy 81.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 03:27:00 to 08-MAY-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding of roads, interstates, highways, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas continued for over 12 hours after the heavy rain had ended.

Flash Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 18:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Jack County Sheriff's Department reported street flooding in Jacksboro and  numerous county roads closed across the county.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 20:00:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that Highway 82 and additional streets in Gainesville were flooded.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 20:05:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that motorists were stranded on Hwy 377 near Bois D' Arc St in Whitesboro, TX.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 22:30:00 to 09-MAY-15 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported three homes flooded in Breckenridge, TX.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 00:36:00 to 09-MAY-15 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Stephens County Sheriff's Department reported that Highway 180 east of the city of Breckenridge, TX was partially closed due to water over the road.

Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 20:45:00 to 09-MAY-15 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant flooding of roads, interstates, highways, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas continued for over 12 hours after the heavy rain had ended.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 18:00:00 to 08-MAY-15 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

News media reported extensive flash flooding across the county. The broadcast media reported that Hopewell Road, west of Stoneburg, was washed out.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 20:39:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Cooke County Fire Department performed water rescues on Highway 82 approximately 1 mile west of Lindsay, TX.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 21:33:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Reports from social media indicated that flood waters were nearly up to the hoods of cars in Valley View, TX.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 21:20:00 to 08-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that numerous water rescues were underway across the county and strongly advised against travel through the area.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-15 23:17:00 to 06-MAY-15 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSTOAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail approximately two miles west of Post Oak.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 00:05:00 to 07-MAY-15 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE MUNI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on highway 59, northeast of Bowie.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 00:12:00 to 07-MAY-15 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on Farm to Market Road 1816, north of Bowie.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 15:34:00 to 07-MAY-15 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:24:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported quarter sized hail in Aurora.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-15 23:54:00 to 06-MAY-15 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Bowie Fire Department reported golf ball sized hail on Hwy 59 southwest of Bowie, TX.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 16:56:00 to 07-MAY-15 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of quarter-sized hail was received by the general public at 556 pm approximately 3 miles north of Jacksboro, TX.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:17:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNDIFF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of golf ball sized hail was received from the general public at 617 PM just west of the town of Cundiff, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:20:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter to half-dollar sized hail in Boyd, TX at 620 PM.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:35:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tennis ball sized hail was reported by amateur radio near Highway 287 in New Fairview, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:52:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of half-dollar sized hail was received near the intersection of Hwy 114 and FM 51.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:40:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported softball sized hail approximately 3 miles north of Rhome, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:50:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a barn destroyed near 3304 FM 2264.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:58:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported power poles blown down approximately 4 miles north of Rhome, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:55:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUETT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that a double wide trailer and and multiple recreational vehicles were destroyed, and that trees ranging from 5 inches to 20 inches in diameter were uprooted near the intersection of FM 4421 and FM 4430.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 18:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLISBURG
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of roof damage was received approximately 8 miles northeast of Gainesville, TX.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 20:15:00 to 07-MAY-15 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Valley View, TX.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 20:15:00 to 07-MAY-15 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESDEMONA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of baseball sized hail was received approximately 3 miles west of Desedoma, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that 4 to 5 mobile homes were damaged beyond repair in the Heritage Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 19:36:00 to 07-MAY-15 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported power flashes near Runaway Bay, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 21:19:00 to 07-MAY-15 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that 3-inch diameter tree trunk was split near Crossroads, TX.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 18:59:00 to 08-MAY-15 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail on FM 3109 approximately 8 miles west of Graham, TX.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 18:59:00 to 08-MAY-15 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail on FM 3109 approximately 8 miles west of Graham, TX.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 22:20:00 to 08-MAY-15 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Stephens County Sheriff's Department reported golf ball sized hail in Breckenridge, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 18:44:00 to 08-MAY-15 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE MUNI
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 66 MPH wind gust was measured by the Bowie, TX Municipal Airport Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS).

Lightning in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:55:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a group of oil tanks in a field near Whitesboro, TX causing them to explode and destroying all tanks on site.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 19:25:00 to 07-MAY-15 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Wise County Sheriff's Department reported flooding on FM 2127, approximately 2 miles northwest of Chico, TX.

Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 03:27:00 to 08-MAY-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding of roads, interstates, highways, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas continued for over 12 hours after the heavy rain had ended.

Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-15 01:45:00 to 09-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant flooding of roads continued for several hours after the heavy rain had ended.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 and EF-0 damage across a three mile swath in southeastern Wise County. This multiple vortex tornado occurred over mainly open land, but destroyed two mobile homes, and damaging twelve others. Several power poles and power lines were damaged in the New Fairview area, between the city of Rhome and Decatur.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 18:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 damage, especially near the Bolivar community in western Denton County, Texas.  This tornado formed from the same parent supercell which produced a tornado in Wise County. The tornado began in the far southwestern portion of Denton County, producing damage to open farm and ranch land. Once the storm moved into the Bolivar community, damage to several roofs on homes were noted, as well as substantial damage to barns. A metal storage tank was lifted and thrown into the base of a high tension power line, causing the steel beams to collapse.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 20:00:00 to 07-MAY-15 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado to the north-northwest of Runaway Bay, near the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Camp. The tornado was on the ground for a brief time, and produced minimal damage to a few trees.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 08-MAY-15 20:16:00 to 08-MAY-15 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported ping pong ball sized hail on the east side of Hubbard Creek Lake, approximately 3 miles northwest of Breckenridge, TX.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 18:32:00 to 07-MAY-15 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail approximately 2 miles southwest of Valley View, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-15 17:38:00 to 07-MAY-15 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNDIFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported trees blown down approximately 2 miles southwest of Cundiff, TX.