Thunderstorms developed along a pre-frontal trough in advance of a rare August cold front on the afternoon of Sunday August 16. Several storms became severe, producing mainly damaging winds along with quarter-sized hail for areas generally along and north of Interstate 20.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:54:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated ping-pong ball sized hail in the city of Gunter, TX.

Hail in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:59:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOCONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated dime sized hail in the city of Nocona, TX.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:20:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half-dollar sized hail in the city of Loan Oak, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:25:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime-sized hail near the city of Princeton, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:27:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public reported indicated dime sized hail approximately 3 miles north of the city of McKinney, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:37:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Another public report for dime sized hail was received 3 miles north of McKinney, TX.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:45:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf-ball sized hail approximately 3 miles northwest of the city of Van Alstyne, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:50:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated dime to penny sized hail in the city of Plano, TX.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:55:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated nickel-sized hail in the city of Sherman, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:57:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated penny to quarter sized hail approximately 3 miles south-southeast of the city of Addison, TX near the intersection of Dallas North Tollway and Loop 635.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:58:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated dime to nickel sized hail near the intersection of Dallas North Tollway and Verde Valley Lane.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:03:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Valley View Lane and Alpha Road in the city of Farmers Branch, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:16:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter-sized hail approximately 4 miles southwest of the city of Plano, TX.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:28:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH BLUE MND AR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime sized hail in the city of Blue Mound, TX.

Hail in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:34:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter quarter sized hail in the city of Ravenna, TX.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:37:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Dallas Love Field observers reported 3/4 inch diameter hail.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 19:10:00 to 16-AUG-20 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIFCO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported dime sized hail just north of the city of Midlothian, TX.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 19:20:00 to 16-AUG-20 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVILLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime sized hail in the city of Ovilla, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:45:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUENSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported power lines down with estimated 60 mph winds in the city of Muenster, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:16:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at the McKinney, TX airport measured a 60 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:20:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated thunderstorm wind damage to a metal roof in the city of Gunter, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:16:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at the McKinney, TX airport measured a 60 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENTON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:24:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at the Denton, TX airport measured a wind gust of 59 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:00:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media measured a wind gust of 70 MPH in Sherman, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:24:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport measured a wind gust of 68 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:25:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Dallas Love Field measured a wind gust of 61 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:27:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH MANGHAM ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 58 MPH wind gust near the intersection of Pipeline Road and Precinct Line Road in the city of Hurst, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:28:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND HILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 63 MPH just south of Northeast Mall in the city of Hurst, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:29:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Arlington Municipal Airport measured a wind gust of 62 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:36:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATE SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 60 MPH near the intersection of Green Oaks Blvd and Interstate 20 in the city of Arlington, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:41:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHAM JONES ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 60 MPH wind gust and a large tree limb knocked down approximately one mile north-northwest of the city of Bonham, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:32:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that a chimney was knocked down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:36:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that a large tree was split in Prairie Creek Park approximately one mile northwest of the city of Richardson, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:40:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported tree damage and damage to apartments near the intersection of Plano Parkway and Highway 75 in the city of Plano, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:55:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated siding damage to a house in the city of Sherman, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:20:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported multiple trees and tree limbs down across the city of Plano, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 19:05:00 to 16-AUG-20 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported roof damage to a building near Main Street and trees down near downtown in the city of Olney, TX.

Hail in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 15:45:00 to 16-AUG-20 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS MUNI AR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated dime sized hail in the city of Sulphur Springs, TX.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:15:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEWRIGHT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail approximately 1 mile south of the city of  Whitewright, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:43:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESERT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated ping-pong ball sized hail in the city of Westminster, TX.

Hail in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:44:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESERT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail in the city of Westminster, TX.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 16:50:00 to 16-AUG-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COESFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated quarter-sized hail approximately 8 miles north of the city of Callisburg, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 18:50:00 to 16-AUG-20 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that the old city hall in the city of Venus lost part of its roof. It was being refurbished at the time.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:36:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A public report indicated roof damage to a commercial building approximately 1 mile southwest of the city of Allen, TX. The emergency manager confirmed the wind damage as part of a metal roof torn off the Yard Art business. Other sporadic tree limb, shingle and car port/patio cover damage was reported across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-20 17:45:00 to 16-AUG-20 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported several homes having roof damage approximately one mile west-northwest of the city of Allen, TX. The emergency manager confirmed the wind damage. Other sporadic tree limb, shingle and car port/patio cover damage was reported across the city.