Thunderstorms erupted just northwest of the forecast area along a frontal boundary during the afternoon and evenings of both July 3 and July 4. The storms moved southeast across the area during the evening and overnight hours both days, with most of the severe weather occurring the evening of July 4.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 18:58:00 to 04-JUL-16 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media received a picture of ping pong to golf ball sized hail from a viewer just south of Cisco, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 04:47:00 to 04-JUL-16 04:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ADS)ADDISON ARPT DA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 64 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was reported by AWOS at the Addison airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 20:35:00 to 04-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reports power lines down in Breckenridge.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 20:35:00 to 04-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One inch hail reported in Breckenridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 22:04:00 to 04-JUL-16 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MWL)MINERAL WELLS A
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Mineral Wells ASOS reported 62 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 22:07:00 to 04-JUL-16 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large tree branches fell onto house and through the roof and ceiling.  There was also damage to the A/C unit.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 22:28:00 to 04-JUL-16 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Downed trees reported along Tin Top Highway near Montgomery Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 23:25:00 to 04-JUL-16 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH OAK GRVE AR
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 59 MPH wind gust reported 1.5 miles west of KFWD by David Vantage Pro2 anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 23:45:00 to 04-JUL-16 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DFW)DALLAS-FT WORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KDFW airport ASOS airport reported a 60 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 23:50:00 to 04-JUL-16 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIGGETT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Promenade at Valley Ridge Apartments sustained some damage to the carports.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 05-JUL-16 00:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The City of Garland Emergency Manager reported 47 locations of downed trees in the city.

Hail in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 18:58:00 to 04-JUL-16 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail reported 1 to 2 miles south of Cisco.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 23:30:00 to 04-JUL-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple tree damage reports from Burleson.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 05-JUL-16 00:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a 62 MPH wind gust in Mesquite, as well as numerous trees blown down.

Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 05-JUL-16 01:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A Southern Methodist University police officer drowned after his vehicle was washed off the road by high water near the Fitzhugh Avenue crossing over Turtle Creek in Dallas, TX.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 04:00:00 to 04-JUL-16 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two Flower Mound, TX homes were struck by lightning during the early morning hours of July 4th.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-16 04:30:00 to 04-JUL-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A dock on Lake Lewisville broke free of its anchoring and collided with another dock due to gusty winds from a thunderstorm.