Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across north Texas on Thursday November 5 as a cold front moved southeast across the area. Severe storms produced wind and hail damage, as well as a couple of confirmed tornadoes, across the northern half of the region during the afternoon and evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 18:03:00 to 05-NOV-15 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The light poles at the Ponder High School football stadium were bent in half by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:10:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A public report of golf-ball sized hail was reported via social media in Decatur, TX at 510 PM.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:11:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported hen-egg sized hail in Decatur, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:04:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A semi-tractor trailer overturned in high winds on Interstate 35 near the Denton/Cooke County line. The truck landed on a car passing by at the time. The driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 06-NOV-15 00:05:00 to 06-NOV-15 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that Interstate 45 at mile marker 230 was under 1 foot of water. A water rescue was needed in this location.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 18:15:00 to 05-NOV-15 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received around 615 PM indicating that low water crossings had become impassable and bar ditches had become full.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 18:21:00 to 05-NOV-15 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSBORO LOES ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that 4 to 6 inches of water covered Highway 289 at FM 406.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 16:08:00 to 05-NOV-15 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HODGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A small tornado began just after 4 PM just north of downtown Fort Worth. The tornado produced a small, yet long damage swath through the north side of the City of Fort Worth, damaging several businesses. The tornado damaged the roof of the BBVA Compass Bank building near I-35W and Meacham Blvd. Moving north the tornado then damaged part of Five Star Ford Collision Repair near I-35W and Loop 820. The tornado picked up a loose truck bed from the repair shop and tossed it about a quarter mile onto Loop 820.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:27:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that roof damage occurred to a mobile home in Krum, TX. Part of the roof was peeled back.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:04:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail was reported by a HAM radio operator in Decatur, TX.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:09:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:09:00 (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 just southeast of Valley View, TX.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:10:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Decatur Police Department reported baseball sized hail, which produced damage to several of their police vehicles.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:13:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMAN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service Employee reported golf-ball to hen-egg sized hail just southeast of Decatur, TX.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:25:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported one-inch diameter hail approximately 2 miles north of Krum, TX.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:47:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONDER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported golf-ball sized hail near Hwy 156 in Ponder, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:56:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 60 MPH wind gust was measured by the Denton, TX ASOS.

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 06-NOV-15 00:10:00 to 06-NOV-15 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that several roads in and around Corsicana, TX had become flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:21:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter reported 12-inch diameter tree limbs down just south of Decatur, TX.

Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 22:00:00 to 05-NOV-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hunt County Sheriff's Department reported that Highway 69 was closed for about half an hour due to high hater.

Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 06-NOV-15 00:21:00 to 06-NOV-15 02:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated that minor flooding was occurring in Killeen, TX.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 16:34:00 to 05-NOV-15 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGER LANE ARPT
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started a house fire on Harvest Moon Lane in Sanger. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 05-NOV-15 17:15:00 to 05-NOV-15 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees and power lines and possibly damaged a garage along Anderson County Road 142 between Palestine and Elkhart.