An upper level trough near the region contributed to several rounds of severe weather over a 2 day period. The first round was an MCS that resulted in flooding across parts of North Texas. The second round resulted in a few tornadoes to the west and northwest of the DFW Metroplex. The final round was afternoon convection that produced some small hail around the DFW Metroplex.

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:36:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNGER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The same thunderstorm that produced the tornado near South Bend produced another tornado to the east, just south of Pettus Ln and Old Hwy 16. This storm moved north, mainly causing tree damage. There was one home in the path which sustained minor roof damage. The tornado dissipated shortly after damaging the house. Maximum winds with this tornado were near 80 mph with a maximum width of 120 yards.

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 21:21:00 to 18-MAR-20 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENATE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began in southwestern Jack County approximately 1 mile south of US-380 just east of Marley Road. The tornado briefly touched down and moved from southwest to northeast, and its damage was confined to trees in the area. Several tree trunks were snapped halfway up the trunk or uprooted in-tact. Many of the surrounding trees also had small to large branches broken. The tornado then lifted before reaching Dark Corner Road. Maximum winds with this tornado were estimated at 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:44:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICO
Magnitude: 64.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

About 3 metal and wood outbuildings with minor roof damage.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-20 15:53:00 to 19-MAR-20 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 21:07:00 to 18-MAR-20 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An embedded tornado snapped and uprooted several trees along a path following County Road 2690 in northern Wise County. The tornado turned to the east near the end of its path where it damaged a sound barrier at a gas well and a shed. Maximum winds were 100 mph, and the maximum width was about 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 23:50:00 to 18-MAR-20 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was uprooted in very saturated grounds. The tree crashed through the end of a manufactured home, crushing part of the residence. The nearby AWOS reported 48 mph at the same time.

Tornado in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:20:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BRIDGEPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began in western Wise Co near El Lago Road and Private Road 1732. The tornado damaged trees and 2 mobile homes in the early part of the track. The most significant damage occurred to property along Moonlight Bay Drive. Dozens of trees were uprooted, snapped or damaged in a wide swath. The roof was partially torn off of one house when the winds entered the garage and tore off the roof over the garage. The tornado then moved over Lake Bridgeport continuing to the northeast. It damaged more trees on the northeast side of the lake between the lake shore and County Road 2952. It did cross CR 2952 but its dissipation point could not be determined as it moved into unreachable land on the east side of the road. The tornado dissipated before reaching the town of Chico. The tornado traveled just over 4 miles and was about 0.3 miles wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated at 110 mph.

Tornado in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:24:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm emerged out of Stephens County, moving into the southern portions of Young County. A tornado developed near the South Bend region, where damage occurred to several homes and businesses. The tornado continued moving northeast, paralleling HWY 67 toward Graham. The tornado then veered slightly to the east as it approached Sidney Mountain, crossing HWY 67 just south of Rosser Ranch Rd. The tornado struck multiple homes along Rosser Ranch Rd, leaving behind a swath of damage before moving over open fields again. The tornado continued moving east causing damage to one additional structure along State HWY 16. Further east, the damage along Canyon Road did not exhibit tornadic origins. Rather, it was likely caused by the storm's rear flank downdraft.  Maximum winds with this tornado were 110 mph, and the maximum width was about 0.20 miles.

Hail in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-20 16:12:00 to 19-MAR-20 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny sized hail 14 miles north of Fort Worth.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 04:15:00 to 18-MAR-20 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOOT
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning caused a fire in an attic on Roselawn Lane in Frisco. There was extensive fire damage to the structure; the estimated loss is $800,000.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 01:44:00 to 18-MAR-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Training thunderstorms resulted in flooding near Mineral Wells.

Flash Flood in HOOD, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 03:25:00 to 18-MAR-20 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Training thunderstorms caused flooding near Granbury.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 04:04:00 to 18-MAR-20 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ELM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Training thunderstorms caused river/creek flooding northeast of Hackberry.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 23:25:00 to 18-MAR-20 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIOGA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees was uprooted in very saturated grounds at Emberson Chapel Rd and Hwy 377 in the Tioga area. Large tree branches were also broken off in this same area. A property fence was damaged.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 04:15:00 to 18-MAR-20 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Training thunderstorms resulted in flooding along several parts of SH 78 near Farmersville.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 05:42:00 to 18-MAR-20 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEAGOVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Training thunderstorms resulted in flooding on area highways throughout Dallas County. Multiple reports of flooding were received.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 22:37:00 to 19-MAR-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused impassable roadways near FM 1749 and FM 455 west of Forestburg.

Flash Flood in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 22:37:00 to 19-MAR-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flood debris was reported across FM 677 north of FM 1630 due to multiple rounds of heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-20 02:20:00 to 19-MAR-20 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds damaged one home in Graham, peeling back portions of the metal roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-20 02:47:00 to 19-MAR-20 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONS CHAPEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

MPing report of small tree branches down.

Hail in DENTON, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-20 16:40:00 to 19-MAR-20 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WISE, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-20 15:11:00 to 19-MAR-20 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 22:00:00 to 18-MAR-20 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A metal barn with wood beam support was destroyed between Lindsay and Muenster. The location was given to be north of Highway 82, but no additional details were given. The time was estimated from radar.

Tornado in JACK, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 19:56:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWARTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm in Jack County developed a tornado southeast of Jacksboro between Highways US-281 and US-380. The storm also produced two additional areas of straight line wind damage in the county. The tornado started northeast of US-281 in an open field and damaged several low-topped tree limbs. The tornado then crossed over a ridge and onto Dos Equis Ranch Road where it blew a manufactured building off its blocks. The building was secured with up-to-date straps. The tornado then continued northeast before lifting shortly after passing Dos Equis Ranch Road. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 1.8 miles and was 55 yards in width. It was rated an EF-0 with max winds estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:04:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL FALLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm developed in Shackelford County, then moved northeast into western Stephens County. The storm crossed Hubbard Creek Reservoir before gaining additional rotation evident on radar. As the storm moved into northern Stephens County, a tornado developed near Crystal Falls. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with damage confined to broken tree limbs. Maximum wind speeds were around 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 21:00:00 to 18-MAR-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of very strong straightline winds damaged several properties in Alvord. Winds of 80 mph damaged a few homes south of US HWY 287. Additional damage occurred near HWY 287 and Business US HWY 287 where several sheds at a business were damaged or rolled. The maximum winds were likely 75-80 mph in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 19:55:00 to 18-MAR-20 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENSLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds associated with a tornadic thunderstorm caused damage to a facility on US HWY 281 south of Jacksboro. Metal storage facilities were damaged, large tree branches were broken, and power poles were leaning.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:36:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous large trees were reported down in the Bridgeport area. These winds could have been caused by strong inflow to the tornadic storm just north of this area or the rear-flank downdraft.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-20 20:41:00 to 18-MAR-20 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNGER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds associated with a tornadic supercell caused damage at the Wildcatter Ranch south of Graham. Part of a metal roof was peeled back on a shed and several trees were damaged, uprooted or snapped.