A potent storm system brought deadly tornadoes and severe weather to North Texas on the 26th followed by waves of heavy rainfall that resulted in significant flooding across parts of North and Central Texas.  Twelve tornadoes were confirmed on the afternoon and evening of the 26th, killing 13 and injuring over 300. The strongest tornado was an EF-4 that struck the Garland and Rowlett areas of Dallas and Rockwall County and where most of the fatalities occurred. Then the waves of heavy rain persisted through the night of the 27th until the upper level low moved past the region. The heaviest rainfall and thus most significant flooding was along and east of Interstate 35 where an average of 3-6+ of rain fell.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 14:03:00 to 26-DEC-15 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Hubbard Volunteer Fire Department observed a tornado just north of the city of Hubbard.

Tornado in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 14:44:00 to 26-DEC-15 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUSTACE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed and photographed a brief tornado over open land to the northeast of Eustace.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:10:00 to 26-DEC-15 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO CARROLL ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 1.37M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Midlothian / Ovilla / Glenn Heights tornado began near Midlothian, before ending on the city border of DeSoto and Glenn Heights. In Dallas County, the tornado damaged approximately 35 homes, along with an additional 10 mobile homes. The strongest portion of the tornado occurred near the Ellis / Dallas County line, with EF3 damage observed in both counties.

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 12:21:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported many farm-to-market and rural roads were covered in water. A social media report specifically mentioned flash flooding along Highway 110 between Grand Saline and Van.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:01:00 to 26-DEC-15 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 8.36M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado produced a long and narrow damage path from just northeast of the Mid-Way Regional airport near Midlothian to the Ellis County line. The tornado then continued into Dallas County.  Sixty-seven single family homes were affected, with 23 of these being completely destroyed. The strongest portion of the tornado occurred near the Ellis / Dallas County line, with EF3 damage observed in both counties.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-15 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: TELICO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters observed a tornado approximately six to eight miles northeast of Ennis, just north of Highway 34. This tornado damaged a few barns.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:30:00 to 26-DEC-15 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds damaged shingles on roofs, tore down wood fences, and broke tree limbs around Gardenia Lane in McKinney.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:57:00 to 26-DEC-15 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous reports of flash flooding were ongoing in Dallas County. Most notably was along Mockingbird Lane near Dallas Love Field, Lemmon Ave and University Blvd, Keist Blvd at Hampton Rd and Westmoreland Road, Cockrell Hill Road at Illinois Ave, I-35 at Colorado Blvd, Good Latimer at Canton Road, and Hillcrest and Royal Lane.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:46:00 to 26-DEC-15 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 26.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Garland and Rowlett tornado began in Sunnyvale, where several mobile homes were destroyed along a wide and long path.  The full tornado length was a little over 13 miles, with nearly ten miles within Dallas County. Nine people lost their lives in vehicles as the tornado crossed Interstate 30 at the President George Bush Turnpike. Another male died after sustaining injuries in a collapsed home in Rowlett. Eight of the 10 died that night, but one died on January 8th from his injuries, and another passed away on January 18th.  The tornado affected nearly 600 homes in Dallas County, destroying nearly 400 of these homes. Twenty-two businesses were affected by this tornado, with one business being completely destroyed.

Tornado in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:59:00 to 26-DEC-15 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE RAY HUBBARD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Garland / Rowlett tornado continued across a small tract of land in western Rockwall County. The tornado continued doing significant damage in the City of Rowlett, before moving onto Lake Ray Hubbard and dissipating over the lake.

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:01:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLE SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters were reported over Highway 64 between Interstate 20 and Canton, and also near and at the grounds of the First Monday Trade Days.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 23:56:00 to 27-DEC-15 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:23:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER GOODE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel sized hail reported near Davis Blvd and North Tarrant Parkway in North Richland Hills.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:07:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEHUACANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters were reported over some roads in Tehuacana and also at FM 27 and FM 638 between Tehuacana and Wortham.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:43:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Highway 14 north of the Navasota River was barricaded due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:43:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

FM 1246 west of Thornton was barricaded due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 21:13:00 to 26-DEC-15 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car was trapped in high water in Valley View.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:53:00 to 26-DEC-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Portions of McMillen Road in Wylie were covered in water.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 11:46:00 to 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was occurring along Interstate 30 near mile marker 120 west of Sulphur Springs.

Flood in LEON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEALTHY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 466 north of OSR remained underwater for several hours after heavy rain fell over the county.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 11:46:00 to 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Low water crossings along CR 1174 south of Sulphur Springs were flooded.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:07:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROESBECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in Groesbeck and the city park were underwater due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:07:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WORTHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported across roads in Wortham.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 11:45:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were closed across the county after several inches of rain fell in a few hours. Some areas that had closures were Tehuacana, Mexia, Thornton, & Groesbeck.

Flash Flood in LEON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 11:45:00 to 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were closed in Jewett due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in RAINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:45:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several FM and county roads were closed across the county due to flooding. Several streets in Emory were also closed.

Flash Flood in LEON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEALTHY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 466 north of OSR was underwater after heavy rain fell over the county.

Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded across the county after an average of 4-6 inches of heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 12:55:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS RDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County roads across the western portion of the county were flooded due to heavy rain.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A high water rescue was performed near Highway 271 and CR 14250 southeast of Paris.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 14:43:00 to 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding was occurring across the county with many county roads covered with at least some water. Many unpaved roads were unusable due to mud and water on the roads. Also, water was collecting on small portions of Interstate 30 between Cumby and Sulphur Springs.

Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 to 28-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DINSMOER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county and farm-to-market roads remained flooded across the county after several inches of heavy rain. On the 28th, a couple of FM and CR roads were still closed, mainly across the east and southeast portions of the county; including Highway 69 north of Interstate 30. Some city roads across the county also had to be barricaded due to high water. At one point, a high water rescue was need on FM 1567 after a car was washed into a flooded creek. Once section of CR 1174 near SH 154 was closed due to the culvert being washed out.

Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 to 28-DEC-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIRECT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads remained flooded across the county after several inches of heavy rain. Highway 271 southeast of Paris near CR 14250 remained closed through about noon on the 28th.

Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS RDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded across the county after over 5 inches of rain fell. The closed roads included FM 3273/Peach Tree Road in Gun Barrel City, CR 2930, CR 41513, CR 4304, CR 4305, CR 1201, and CR 1500. A high water rescue was performed during the early morning hours of the 28th on FM 733 at Kickapoo Creek.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

League Street from the railroad track to across Main Street in Sulphur Springs and many of the service roads south of Sulphur Springs were barricaded due to flooding. In addition, many low-lying areas were flooded in the city.

Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads remained flooded across the county after an average of 3-7 inches of heavy rainfall. Several creeks also overflowed their banks flooding nearby parks and land.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 08:00:00 to 27-DEC-15 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was occurring across the county including the closures of numerous roads and in areas near creeks and streams. Road closures were reported in Tioga, Collinsville, Whitesboro, and Denison and also in Precincts 3 & 4. A few roads remained covered in water on the 28th and 29th.

Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 08:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple county roads were closed across the county due to flood waters. The service road along Interstate 35 near Valley View was also closed due to high water. Many areas saw improvement of the flood waters on the 27th but up to 15 areas were still closed off on the morning of the 28th according to the local newspaper.

Flood in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE COLONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Farm to Market Road 321 was closed at Catfish Creek west of Tennessee Colony due to flooding of the creek.

Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Seven roads were closed on the 27th due to high water from creek and stream flooding: Eakin Cemetery Rd, Jackson, Old Alton, Rector, Swafford, and C Wolfe Roads. On the 28th, high water forced the closure of one lane in each direction on I-35E at North Texas Blvd in Denton.

Flood in DELTA, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:15:00 to 28-DEC-15 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECAN GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county and farm-to-market roads remained flooded across the county after several inches of heavy rain.

Flood in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded and closed due to high water after 3-6 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 27-DEC-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads and areas near creeks and streams remained flooded across the county after several hours of rain.

Flood in RAINS, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded across the county after an average of 3-5 inches of heavy rainfall.

Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:45:00 to 28-DEC-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A HAM radio operator reported several streets in Ladonia had water covering the surfaces.

Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:51:00 to 28-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TAWAKONI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were closed across the county due to flood waters but most of the closed roads were south of Interstate 30 and Highway 380. This included FM 1564 near Highway 34 near Cash.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:00:00 to 26-DEC-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE ELM
Magnitude: 91.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Midlothian AWOS recorded a wind gust of 105 mph as the Midlothian / Ovilla / Glenn Heights tornado was beginning.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 17:43:00 to 26-DEC-15 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYPEARL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Maypearl Volunteer Fire Department reported an observed tornado just north of the city, over open fields.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 17:10:00 to 26-DEC-15 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trained spotters reported a brief tornado to the northwest of the city of Hillsboro. The Hill County Emergency Manager relayed the report to the NWS office in Fort Worth.

Tornado in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 17:33:00 to 26-DEC-15 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBALA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser observed a brief tornado south of Sulphur Springs at 5:33 PM.

Tornado in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:09:00 to 26-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey team found damage consistent with an EF-2 tornado in and near Copeville. The damage began in a residential area, damaging over 30 homes. The strongest part of the storm was along State Highway 78, where several businesses were destroyed, including a gas station / convenience store at SH 78 and FM 1778, where two people were killed. The tornado had a serpentine path, going on both sides of SH 78, before lifting in an open field about halfway between Copeville and Farmersville.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:03:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Penny to nickel sized hail was reported in Mansfield.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:10:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:23:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:42:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny sized hail reported 2 miles northeast of Northlake.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:40:00 to 26-DEC-15 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 14:40:00 to 27-DEC-15 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH MANGHAM ARP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball sized hail was reported near Northeast Mall in Hurst.

Tornado in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:33:00 to 26-DEC-15 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of an EF-1 tornado for the last tornado of 2015. This tornado produced a fairly wide, serpentine path as it moved through northeastern Collin County. As the tornado was ending, it hit a cluster of mobile homes to the northeast of Blue Ridge, killing a two day old baby.

Tornado in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 19:17:00 to 26-DEC-15 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service damage survey crew found damage that began near U.S 380 and traveled north, just on the northwest side of Farmersville. Several homes, including six mobile homes in close proximity, were either damaged or destroyed.

Tornado in RAINS, TEXAS
From 26-DEC-15 15:38:00 to 26-DEC-15 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMORY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters observed and photographed a brief tornado near the south shore of Lake Fork.

Flash Flood in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 12:11:00 to 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several areas across the county were flooded including parts of FM 27 between Fairfield and Kirvin. Local officials and the newspaper also reported flooding of Hwy 84W in Teague at the railroad bridge, Hwy 75 in Streetman at the railroad bridge, CR 750, FM 488 at 2570, CR 1040 at Hwy 80, FM 2547 near FM 833, FM 830 near FM 488, FM 930, part of FM 80 in the Donie area, and FM 290 near its intersection with FM 280 where a high water rescue was performed.

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads across the county were covered in water due to heavy rain.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:05:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media