May 22nd - 24th, 2020 was an active few days with two main time frames of severe weather, and scattered severe weather reports punctuated elsewhere within these few days. The highlight of this period was damaging straight-line winds across Montague, Cooke and Grayson Counties with an EF-1 tornado in Bowie (Montague County) on May 22nd. These storms formed along an outflow boundary and front combined across our northwestern counties. The second significant round of convection was scattered diurnal storms on the 24th that produced a few instances of large hail. This second event occurred ahead of an upper level trough that set the stage for severe weather in the state.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 22:20:00 to 22-MAY-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This event continued into Grayson County. Strong thunderstorm straight-line winds produced tree and light structural damage across a 12 mile path in eastern Cooke and extreme western Grayson Counties. Scattered snapped and uprooted trees were observed generally along US Highway 82, from approximately 2 miles east of the center of Gainesville, to just east of Whitesboro. North of Highway 82 near the Oak Ridge area, a few RVs were damaged. Continuing east from there, the hardest hit area was east of FM 678 where roofs were partially torn off a few homes and off a large ranch arena.
The damage path varied from 1 to 2 miles in width. All of the tree damage was blown in an east-southeast direction, and nearly all shingle damage was confined to the west or upwind sides of the structures. These factors are suggestive of a sustained straight-line downburst wind event.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 22:20:00 to 22-MAY-20 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of trees blocking the road north of Bridgeport.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 22:28:00 to 22-MAY-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This event continued from Cooke County. Strong thunderstorm straight-line winds produced tree and light structural damage across a 12 mile path in eastern Cooke and extreme western Grayson Counties.  Scattered snapped and uprooted trees were observed generally along US Highway 82, from approximately 2 miles east of the center of Gainesville, to just east of Whitesboro.  The damage path varied from 1 to 2 miles in width.  All of the tree damage was blown in an east-southeast direction, and nearly all shingle damage was confined to the west or upwind sides of the structures.  These factors are suggestive of a sustained straight-line downburst wind event. In Whitesboro, power poles and trees were knocked down and a roof was torn off an apartment building.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 23:05:00 to 22-MAY-20 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 22:35:00 to 22-MAY-20 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A metal roof was torn off a manufactured home near US 377 & FM 901 near Gordonville.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-20 07:39:00 to 23-MAY-20 07:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime sized hail was reported via mPing.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 14:48:00 to 24-MAY-20 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH MTN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail report received via mPing.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 14:49:00 to 24-MAY-20 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 14:50:00 to 24-MAY-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of hail up to the size of 2 (hen egg) was received around the city of Denton proper.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 15:06:00 to 24-MAY-20 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail report received via mPing.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 14:50:00 to 24-MAY-20 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 15:24:00 to 24-MAY-20 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter sent in a picture of measured oblong shaped hailstones on the south side of Temple.

Hail in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 15:24:00 to 24-MAY-20 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail report was received via mPing.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 00:54:00 to 22-MAY-20 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GRANBURY NORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail reported received via mPing.

Hail in HOOD, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 00:57:00 to 22-MAY-20 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail reported received via mPing.

Hail in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 18:35:00 to 22-MAY-20 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 19:20:00 to 22-MAY-20 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail was reported on Bullard Road near Highway 287.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 16:55:00 to 24-MAY-20 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 17:04:00 to 24-MAY-20 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 15:02:00 to 24-MAY-20 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 1 in diameter was reported approximately 2 miles east of UNT Discovery Park in Denton.

Hail in ERATH, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-20 16:40:00 to 24-MAY-20 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 19:37:00 to 22-MAY-20 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hen egg sized hail was reported in the city of Bowie on Pelham and Lee streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 20:03:00 to 22-MAY-20 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaging straight line winds affected most of the western, northern and central portions of the City of Bowie.  Straight-line wind damage was also observed northeast of Bowie along Highway 59, extending almost to the City of Montague. Within Bowie proper, large tree trunks were snapped, and many trees were uprooted.  Much of this tree debris fell onto residences, resulting in roof and structural damage to these homes. Additional light structural damage, including roof, fascia and signage damage, was observed to many commercial buildings within Bowie. All of this straight-line wind damage was consistent with wind speeds ranging from 65 to 80 mph, with isolated heavier damage consistent with 80 to 90 mph winds.  Within the large field of wind damage, there were some subtle indications that a brief tornado also occurred in Bowie.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-20 00:11:00 to 23-MAY-20 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning was determined to be the cause of a house fire on Ignatius in Frisco.

Tornado in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 20:10:00 to 22-MAY-20 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Within a larger swath of damaging thunderstorms winds in Bowie, subtle evidence of a tornado was discovered. Beginning near the Best Western Hotel near Highway 59 and US 287, the orientation of damage suggested weak convergence. The intensity of the damage also suggested higher wind speeds on the order of 90 to 95 mph. Similar indicators were noted from this area northeast along a mile-long path into the central business district of Bowie, where substantial roof damage and wall damage occurred to single story and multi-story buildings. This damage was suggestive of estimated tornado wind speeds topping out around 95 mph.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 20:18:00 to 22-MAY-20 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 20:31:00 to 22-MAY-20 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs and other debris was reported in the road (Highway 287 to the southeast of Bowie).

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 20:34:00 to 22-MAY-20 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUCE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golf ball sized hail was reported near the intersection of Montague, Jack and Wise counties.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 20:42:00 to 23-MAY-20 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred across much of the southern half of Montague County after training strong storms produced up to 7 inches of rainfall. In Bowie, many streets were flooded and some buildings were flooded, too. Highway 59 near the Montague/Clay county line also had water over the roadway. The flooding did not subside until the next morning.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 21:30:00 to 23-MAY-20 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads across the northern portions of Wise County were flooded after storms produced up to 7 inches of rain. In particular CR 1792 was flooded in several locations and many roads in Decatur were flooded.

Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-20 02:45:00 to 23-MAY-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads across southern Montague County remained covered in water after up to 7 inches of rain fell. This included the city of Bowie where roads and buildings were flooded.

Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-20 02:45:00 to 23-MAY-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads across northern Wise County remained covered in water after up to 7 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 22:12:00 to 23-MAY-20 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Many roads across the northern portions of Jack County were flooded after nearly 7 inches of rain fell from training storms. In particular, Highway 59 northeast of Jacksboro was flooded for several hours, and water was reported over Highway 281 near Jacksboro.

Flood in JACK, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-20 02:45:00 to 23-MAY-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTELOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads across northern Jack County remained covered in water after up to 7 inches of rain fell.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 21:51:00 to 22-MAY-20 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSTOAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported east of Shannon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 22-MAY-20 21:15:00 to 22-MAY-20 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter were knocked down by thunderstorm winds 5 miles east of Forestburg.