A cold front ignited scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region on Wednesday, May 29. Many of these were severe and a few produced damaging tornadoes.

Hail in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 07:48:00 to 29-MAY-19 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail approximately 1 mile west of the city of Breckenridge, TX.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 13:25:00 to 29-MAY-19 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported penny size hail in the city of Greenville, TX.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 14:10:00 to 29-MAY-19 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported hen-egg size hail in the city of Reno, TX.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 14:25:00 to 29-MAY-19 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOSSOM
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported baseball size hail in the city of Blossom, TX.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 14:17:00 to 29-MAY-19 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WENTWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A spotter reported debris being lofted by a tornado north of FM 17 and Interstate 20. This is the same location where a tornado tracked later in the day and where signs of damage remain from a tornado that crossed that area in 2017, so determining a path was near impossible.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 29-MAY-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported several power poles down in the city of Greenville, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a wind gust of 61 mph approximately 2 miles south of the city of Krum, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 11:55:00 to 29-MAY-19 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 42 X 40 barn on a property northeast of Lake Weatherford was lifted about 8 ft, rotated about 45 degrees and shifted about 15-20 ft.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:19:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SAGINAW ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado initially formed near the Villages of Eagle Mountain subdivision, damaging one home where some of the bricks on the front part of the house fell off. The tornado continued on a track to the east-northeast between W Bailey Boswell Rd and WJ Boaz Rd. In this neighborhood, a couple of trees were snapped, consistent with 80 mph EF-0 winds, but most of the damage found was broken tree branches. The tornado then moved over N Saginaw Blvd (US 287/81) damaging several business signs and bending power poles. It continued to move east-northeast, dissipating between E Bailey Boswell Road and Darlington Trail, where no more damage was found. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in DENTON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:22:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado formed just south of the center of Krum.  The tornado moved northeast through the eastern portion of the community, producing tree damage and isolated power line damage. The tornado dissipated just northeast of the Krum High School. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:31:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-1 tornado occurred across parts of the Heritage neighborhood in North Fort Worth. Most of the damage was found in an approximate 8 block area south of Heritage Trace Parkway. There was significant tree damage, roof covering loss and broken windows. Around 30 homes were affected, and 2 homes had minor damage. The tornado started near Burst Dr (just east of Old Denton Rd) and dissipated three minutes later near Kimbell Dr. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 90 mph.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 13:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported penny size hail approximately 3 miles north of the city of Grapevine, TX.

Tornado in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 13:58:00 to 29-MAY-19 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWELL MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Video from near the Leon Tuttle Athletic Complex showed the start of a tornado over the ball fields. Some minor damage occurred as bleachers were lifted and pushed into a backstop. A scoreboard sustained some minor damage and metal sheet roofing was lifted into the air. The tornado moved north and crossed the airfield at Rockwall Municipal Airport, but no damage was reported there. Picture evidence from numerous citizens in Rockwall and Fate shows the condensation funnel of the tornado became more pronounced as it moved north of W Holiday Road between N John King Blvd and N
Stodghill Rd, through some low density residential areas and ranch-land. No additional damage was found along this track, and the tornado is believed to have terminated before reaching FM 552 based on radar and picture evidence. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 14:07:00 to 29-MAY-19 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNDRA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed near Van Zandt CR 2213, then tracked northeast across HWY 19 south of Canton. Shingle damage occurred to a home, as well as tree branches were broken. The tornado then began to dissipate east of Hwy 19, damaging another home on Van Zandt CR 4201 near Mill Creek. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 75 mph.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 15:01:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIOGA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported penny size hail along FM 121 approximately 3 miles east of the city of Tioga, TX.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 15:51:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODDY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed near the community of Whitton, then moved northeast, damaging several homes in its path. The most extensive damage was found on Van Zandt CR 2502 and Van Zandt CR 2501, where the EF-2 determination was made. Homes experienced significant roof loss, and a manufactured home was destroyed and tossed well away from its foundation. The tornado then continued moving northeast, easily traceable from continuous tree damage along its path. This tornado then occluded and dissipated as it approached the City of Canton. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 125 mph.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 16:08:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed near Canton High School then moved to the northeast toward downtown Canton. Abundant tree damage occurred in southwest Canton, then the tornado strengthened as it approached downtown Canton. Structural damage to several businesses was found as well as tree trunks snapped closer to Interstate 20. This tornado lifted as it approached Interstate 20. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 16:18:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WENTWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed northeast of Canton, then tracked to the north-northeast affecting mostly vegetation. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. As the tornado began to occlude, minor damage was found to a property along FM 17 and Van Zandt CR 1222. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 16:35:00 to 29-MAY-19 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced a long, narrow swath of straight line wind and tornado damage across southern Fannin County. This path of damage extended approximately 25 miles, from southeast of Trenton to south of Honey Grove. Most of the straight line wind damage took the form of snapped and uprooted trees, associated with wind speeds of 70-85 mph. Significant tree, residential and outbuilding damage occurred 1 to 2 miles northwest through northeast of the Bug Tussle Community in eastern Fannin County. This damage was likely associated with very strong downburst winds on the order of 85 to 95 mph. The most significant structural damage was observed along Highway 34, approximately 1.6 miles north of Bug Tussle, where a site-built frame residence had much of its roof blown off. Maximum straight line winds at this location were estimated to be 95-100 mph.

Tornado in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 16:31:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced a long, narrow swath of straight line wind and tornado damage across southern Fannin County. Within the overall wind swath, the survey team found damage consistent with at least one EF-0 tornado. This tornado formed approximately 3 miles southeast of Trenton, and moved east-northeastward 11 miles before ending in the Gober community. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along the path, and produced minor structural damage to several homes and outbuildings. Peak wind speeds associated with the tornado were estimated to be 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:31:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported power poles down and a trailer damaged in the city of Saginaw, TX.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:17:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported penny-size hail at Eagle Mountain Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few small trees were knocked down at the SageStone and SageWater apartment buildings by Alliance Town Center.

Tornado in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 15:24:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLOSA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began in southern Kaufman County on the northwest side of Cedar Creek Reservoir, near FM 4042 and Valentine Rd. Notable tree damage was observed at the start of the track. The tornado crossed the reservoir and struck the peninsula where Cedar Creek Golf Course is located. Significant tree damage occurred along the track in the form of uprooted and snapped large hardwood trees. Some trees were snapped near the base, but most were snapped about half way up the trunk. The tornado appeared to strengthen to EF-2 winds as it crossed the golf course. On the east side of the peninsula, the tornado significantly damaged a house, lifting the roof off over an attached indoor swimming pool and part of the roof over the main house. The tornado then crossed the reservoir again, did minor tree damage across Hwy 175 and dissipated just past the highway. Maximum winds with the tornado were estimated at 120 mph. One person suffered minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-19 12:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASLET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind damage occurred in the Haslet area where many small tree limbs were broken off in the Ashmore Farms subdivision. To the southeast of this area, additional tree damage was reported on White Lane, and a 10'x10' wood frame gazebo collapsed on Bayne Road.