An upper level trough moved very slowly from the Rockies into the Plains during the first week of September, resulting in several days of showers and thunderstorms. Many storms became strong with gusty winds and hail, but the primary result was heavy rain and flooding. Unfortunately, a couple died in Temple Texas in a house fire that was started by lightning.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 09:30:00 to 01-SEP-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Grayson County Sheriff's Office reported that roads west of the city of Sherman along Highway 82 were under water.

Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-20 04:08:00 to 02-SEP-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated street flooding approximately 7 miles north-northeast of the city of DeLeon, TX.

Flood in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-20 04:18:00 to 02-SEP-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE LEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated street flooding 1 mile northwest of the city of De Leon, TX.

Flood in ERATH, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-20 04:50:00 to 02-SEP-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNYAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported widespread instances of low-lying roads being flooded in and around Dublin and much of Erath County.

Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-20 06:59:00 to 02-SEP-20 06:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported many low-lying areas flooded across the county.

Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 03-SEP-20 03:35:00 to 03-SEP-20 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported water over several roads around the city of Thornton, TX.

Lightning in DENTON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 16:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRISCO
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning started a house fire in the 7000 block of Rainbow Falls Drive in Frisco. The origin of the fire was from the roof. There was fire damage to the roof, attic, and second floor.  There was smoke and water damage throughout the structure. The damage is estimated at $500,000.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 14:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated at least a foot of water covering streets near the University of North Texas with vehicles becoming stuck on the flooded roads.

Flash Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-20 04:00:00 to 02-SEP-20 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOD AFB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Bell County Sheriff's Office reported that many low lying areas and roads were flooded in the cities of Killeen, Belton, and Temple.

Flash Flood in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 03-SEP-20 08:15:00 to 03-SEP-20 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that Barkley Creek was running out of its banks near the intersection of County Road 2080 and County Road 2200.

Flash Flood in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-20 12:00:00 to 04-SEP-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported multiple county roads under water and a high water rescue on Highway 580.

Lightning in WISE, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 15:15:00 to 01-SEP-20 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEETER
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning started a house fire in the Boyd area of Wise County.

Lightning in BELL, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-20 01:45:00 to 02-SEP-20 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A couple died in an early morning house fire that fire investigators determined was started by lightning.