With the help of an overnight storm complex in Oklahoma, a cold front was able to sag south and become stationary across the forecast area on Friday May 28. The front provided a focus for additional showers and storms, a few of which were either severe or produced heavy rain. The notable events from this episode was a large swath of damaging winds across part of Wise County and flooding in McLennan County.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 13:38:00 to 28-MAY-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported with some cars stranded in high water around locations generally south to southwest of Waco. High water was reported at Gateway Blvd and Bagby Ave south of Waco, and flooding was also reported around Midway High School in Hewitt.

Lightning in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 16:15:00 to 28-MAY-21 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSQUEVILLE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning started a fire in the attic of Brookdale Senior Living Solutions. No one was hurt.

Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 17:00:00 to 28-MAY-21 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding continued in the Waco and Hewitt areas for a few hours after heavy rains ended. A total of 4-5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 12:37:00 to 28-MAY-21 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 01:03:00 to 28-MAY-21 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICO
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

With help from a damage survey by the Emergency Manager, a large area of wind damage was tracked across northern Wise County. The damage extended about 2-2.5 miles on either side of the line plotted with this entry. Along the path, many trees and tree limbs were reported down and sheet metal was torn off sheds. At one home on FM 730, minor roof damage was reported and an entry gate was bent back about 90 degrees. The steeple was broken at New Hope Fellowship Church on FM 51 and water damage occurred inside the church. More notable damage was reported near the end of the damage path around the Allison area. Several larger barns were damaged or destroyed, some trees fell into or onto houses, a 5th wheel was pushed onto its side, and an office-type chair was found embedded into the siding of a house.

Hail in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 12:15:00 to 28-MAY-21 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GIRK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Half dollar sized hail was reported at the intersection of FM 2005 and FM 1047.

Hail in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 13:30:00 to 28-MAY-21 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 13:30:00 to 28-MAY-21 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four small aircraft were overturned at the Gatesville Airport and significant damage was reported to at least 1 hanger. Seven other hangers sustained damage. A handful of trees were also reported down the across the city of Gatesville.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-21 15:41:00 to 28-MAY-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Earle Road in Hewitt was closed due to flooding.