Several disturbances in advance of a deepening upper level trough over the southwest states led to multiple rounds of showers and storms across North and Central TX. With wet soils already in place, flash flooding was the main weather concern during this time. However, with unstable air still in place, some storms were able to become severe with large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 01:36:00 to 29-MAY-16 01:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny sized hail was reported on the west side of Runaway Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 01:45:00 to 29-MAY-16 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Seventy mph winds were estimated on the west side of Runaway Bay.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 17:45:00 to 29-MAY-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:25:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Just over 1 sized hail was reported 2 miles southwest of Anna.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixty-five mph winds were estimated 2 miles southwest of Anna.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:43:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of FM 455 and TX 5-N in Anna.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:59:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inch sized hail was reported 5 miles south of Tom Bean.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 19:33:00 to 29-MAY-16 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 21:59:00 to 29-MAY-16 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds in Breckenridge that knocked out power.

Flash Flood in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 23:30:00 to 30-MAY-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 183 between Rising Star and Cisco was flooded.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 23:00:00 to 30-MAY-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 183 south of Breckenridge was flooded.

Flash Flood in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 23:16:00 to 30-MAY-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRAHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was across Highway 380 at Eastside Lake Road and Bryan Farm Road. Other county roads had minor flooding but no specific roads were given.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-16 00:00:00 to 30-MAY-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 108 near Strawn was flooded and some high water rescues were needed in Strawn.

Flood in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-16 01:00:00 to 30-MAY-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding continued across Eastland County after several inches of rain fell in a short period of time as a squall line moved through the area. Flooding along Main Street in Eastland was reported and also at the Highway 6 underpass at Interstate 20.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 13:20:00 to 31-MAY-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads were closed in Palo Pinto County after several inches of rain fell across the county. FM 4 at South Lakeview Driver, Highway 281 near Dobbs Valley, FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek near the Brazos River were a few of the roads that were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 13:35:00 to 31-MAY-16 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather station at the Granbury Municipal Airport measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Flash Flood in HOOD, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 14:00:00 to 31-MAY-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Widespread flooding was reported across the county. Multiple high water rescues were ongoing. The county picked up over 3 inches of rain in less than 1-2 hours.

Flash Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 13:58:00 to 31-MAY-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURBER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff's office reported multiple high water rescues in the county; mainly across the northern half of the county. A trained spotter also reported Highway 6 between De Leon and Dublin was flooded.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 15:24:00 to 31-MAY-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road closures were reported along portions of County Roads 910, 920, 1106, 1116, 1202, 1205, 1226 and Old Foamy Road after heavy rainfall of several inches in a short amount of time.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 15:42:00 to 31-MAY-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH OAK GRVE AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding and stranded cars were reported on FM 1187 east of Interstate 35 and also west of Interstate 35 near FM 1902.

Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 17:15:00 to 31-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the county remained closed due to flooding. The flooding continued into June 1st.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home in Plano at the 900 block of Rachel's Court around 730 PM, creating a fire and total loss of the home.

Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-16 01:00:00 to 30-MAY-16 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD CREEK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding continued across the southern half of Stephens County after several inches of rain fell in a short period of time as a squall line moved through the area. One person lost her life after the truck she was riding in was overcome by floodwaters near Hwy 183 along Gunsolus Creek.

Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 15:34:00 to 31-MAY-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDHUBE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall resulted in the flooding of some streets in and around Bonham.

Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 19:55:00 to 31-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall resulted in the flooding and closure of multiple roads in the county; including CR 4077 and FM 148 in Terrell. The flooding continued into June 1st.

Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the southern portions of the county remained closed due to flooding. Areas affected included Mingus, Strawn, Gordon, and other areas along Palo Pinto Creek. The flooding continued into June 1st.

Flood in HOOD, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 16:45:00 to 31-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the county remained closed due to flooding. High water rescues were needed across the county. The flooding continued into June 1st.

Flood in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 16:45:00 to 31-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the county remained closed due to flooding. The flooding continued into June 1st.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 22:44:00 to 30-MAY-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over FM 526 south of Breckenridge after over 2 inches of rain fell in the area.

Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 31-MAY-16 17:15:00 to 31-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURBER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the county remained closed due to flooding. The flooding continued into June 1st.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 18:55:00 to 29-MAY-16 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball sized hail was reported 4 miles west of Van Alstyne.

Flash Flood in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-16 23:30:00 to 30-MAY-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIFFIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Interstate 20 eastbound between Mile Markers 357-358 was flooded.