Another in a series of slow moving storms parked across North and Central Texas on the 17th, leading to heavy rain and localized flooding. The most significant flooding occurred in Palo Pinto, Jack, Johnson and Milam counties.

Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 04:00:00 to 17-APR-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several secondary roads remained flooded across the county after several inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 04:50:00 to 17-APR-16 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

U.S Highway 380/State Highway 199 was closed due to high water, just south of the city of Jacksboro.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 06:20:00 to 17-APR-16 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAZOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Palo Pinto Sheriff's deputies reported flooding along and near U.S. 281 near Mineral Wells.

Flash Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 07:30:00 to 17-APR-16 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONS CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jack County emergency manager reported Highway 4 at the Jack / Palo Pinto County line was closed due to the heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 07:30:00 to 17-APR-16 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIZARD WELLS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported water over the road along US 380 near Runaway Bay.

Flash Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 08:21:00 to 17-APR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bosque County emergency manager reported several cars stalled out in downtown Clifton, due to quickly rising water.

Flash Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 08:47:00 to 17-APR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bosque County emergency manager reported Farm to Market Road 219 at SH 6 was closed due to flash flooding. During the late morning hours, some homes in Clifton had to be evacuated due to rising flood waters.

Flash Flood in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 10:50:00 to 17-APR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Coryell County Sheriff's Department reported that Farm to market roads 182, 183 and 217 were closed, along with several county roads in northern Coryell County.

Flash Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 17:35:00 to 17-APR-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZABCIKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported rapidly flowing water over Highway 53 and FM 437.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 20:11:00 to 17-APR-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHOLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported between 5 and 6 inches of water on CR 377 and CR 374 near Lake Mexia.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 18-APR-16 02:00:00 to 18-APR-16 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Johnson County Emergency Management reported that 30 or more secondary roads were closed across the county.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 07:00:00 to 17-APR-16 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE CAMP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Low water crossings southwest of Lone Camp were flooded.

Flash Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 08:53:00 to 17-APR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bosque County emergency manager reported Farm to Market Road 219 six miles west of Clifton was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 04:10:00 to 17-APR-16 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Jack County Sheriff's Department reported U.S. Highway 281 just south of Perrin was flooded due to the heavy rainfall.

Flood in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 12:30:00 to 17-APR-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Flood waters continued to recede in and around the town of Clifton after 4 inches of rain fell in the area.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 10:00:00 to 17-APR-16 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVARADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 509 between CRs 505 and 508 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 10:00:00 to 17-APR-16 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PAT CLEBURNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Foamy Road south of Cleburne was closed due to flooding.

Hail in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 19:17:00 to 17-APR-16 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 06:20:00 to 17-APR-16 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flood waters stranded and stalled a few vehicles in Mineral Wells.

Flash Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 14:00:00 to 17-APR-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: YARRELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 8 inches of rain resulted in flash flooding in Milam County; especially in the western portions of the county along many creeks, streams and rivers. A local newspaper specifically listed road closures at the following locations: FM 1915 at Big Elm Creek and also Little River, FM 1600 at Little River, FM 2269 at Big Elm Creek, FM 285 at North Elm Creek, FM 437 at Little River and also Donahue Creek, FM 487 at San Gabriel River, FM 908 at Brushy Creek, FM 486 at Little River and also Alligator Creek. The newspaper also listed pavement damage at the following locations: FM 1915 at Lipan Creek, FM 1600 at Bear/Little Bear Creek, FM 485 at North Elm Creek. At FM 486 at Alligator Creek, a car was washed off the roadway, and the 2 occupants had to be rescued. Several other rescues were needed according to the county police chief.

Flash Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 14:00:00 to 17-APR-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 8 inches of rain resulted in flash flooding in Milam County. A local newspaper reported FM 2027 at Pond Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in MILAM, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 20:45:00 to 18-APR-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YARRELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads, especially along creeks, streams, and rivers, remained flooded after up to 8 inches of rain fall across mainly the western half of the county.

Hail in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 16-APR-16 21:50:00 to 16-APR-16 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail approximately 12 miles west of Graford on the west shore of Possum Kingdom Reservior.

Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 07:30:00 to 17-APR-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded after up to 6 inches of rain fell across the county. Most of the flooding was near creeks and streams and in low lying areas. Flooding continued on Highway 281 near Mineral Wells, and one high water rescue was reported on FM 4 south of Lone Camp in a low water crossing.

Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 17-APR-16 07:30:00 to 17-APR-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads remained flooded after up to 5 inches of rain fell across the county. Most of the flooding was near creeks and streams and in low lying areas. Flooding continued on Highway 199.