A slow-moving upper level disturbance, with the help of a dry line and a southward-pushing outflow boundary, produced multiple rounds of showers and storms Friday and Saturday. Damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding were the main results, though two brief tornadoes also occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 20:10:00 to 15-MAY-20 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 60 MPH was reported by the Automated Weather Observation System at Graham Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 22:02:00 to 15-MAY-20 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 64 MPH was reported by the Granbury, TX Automated Weather Observation System.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 22:45:00 to 15-MAY-20 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 62 MPH was reported by the Cleburne, TX Automated Weather Observation System.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-20 10:24:00 to 16-MAY-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER ALTA VISTA AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported flash flooding along White's Branch in the Heritage area of north Fort Worth, TX.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-20 12:00:00 to 16-MAY-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH BLUE MND AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated that the intersection of Lawson Road and Blue Mound Road was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in RAINS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-20 19:00:00 to 16-MAY-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that several Rains County roads were under water, and that one had to be closed due to a wash-out.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 22:21:00 to 15-MAY-20 22:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated large tree branches blown down in the city of Granbury, TX.

Tornado in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-20 12:47:00 to 16-MAY-20 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALBA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado continued into Kaufman County. A little more than an hour after the Malakoff tornado occurred, a second tornado developed over extreme southwest Van Zandt County, approximately 3 miles northeast of Mabank. This tornado touched down along VZ County Road 2718 just east of the intersection with VZ County Road 2719. The tornado moved almost due west along VZ CR 2718, producing intermittent tree and power line damage, as well as roof damage to several manufactured homes, site built homes, and a couple of farm outbuildings. The tornado continued westward, moving into extreme southeast Kaufman County and producing additional intermittent tree and outbuilding damage. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of Kaufman County Road 4007 and Farm to Market Road 90. The total length of the tornado was 2.19 miles and the maximum winds were 85 mph.

Tornado in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-20 12:48:00 to 16-MAY-20 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is a continuation from Van Zandt County. A little more than an hour after the Malakoff tornado occurred, a second tornado developed over extreme southwest Van Zandt County, approximately 3 miles northeast of Mabank. This tornado touched down along VZ County Road 2718 just east of the intersection with VZ County Road 2719. The tornado moved almost due west along VZ CR 2718, producing intermittent tree and power line damage, as well as roof damage to several manufactured homes, site built homes, and a couple of farm outbuildings. The tornado continued westward, moving into extreme southeast Kaufman County and producing additional intermittent tree and outbuilding damage. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of Kaufman County Road 4007 and Farm to Market Road 90. The total length of the tornado was 2.19 miles and the maximum winds were 85 mph.

Tornado in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-20 11:36:00 to 16-MAY-20 11:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALAKOFF
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed on the west side of Malakoff, south of Highway 31, in a residential area west of the post office. A number of trees were blown onto homes and cars, causing minor roof and vehicular damage. Farther west, the tornado impacted a nursing home, causing significant roof damage. The tornado then crossed Highway 31, completely destroying a propane supply business building, and causing significant large tree damage. The degree of damage to this metal building was consistent with EF-1 tornado winds, peaking at approximately 100 mph. Immediately to the west of the propane building, the tornado produced modest roof damage to a hotel on the north side of Highway 31 before dissipating. The total length of the tornado was 1.03 miles and the maximum winds were 100 mph.