Mid-May thunderstorms associated with an upper low to our west and multiple  disturbances out ahead of it produced isolated instances of severe weather and heavy rain across parts of the region. A total of 6 weak tornadoes occurred.

Tornado in HILL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 12:42:00 to 16-MAY-21 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILES VLY
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter tracked and video recorded a tornado from extreme northeastern Hill county into western Ellis county. Some tree leaves and small branches were lofted into the tornado circulation. The tornado dissipated before crossing FM 916 west of Maypearl. No damage was found or reported with this tornado as it tracked over inaccessible rural land.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 22:13:00 to 16-MAY-21 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINEYARD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near FM 1156 and Highway 380.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 13:08:00 to 16-MAY-21 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYPEARL
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Video shows a brief tornado tracking across rural land near the intersection of Old Maypearl Rd and Greathouse Rd. No damage was reported with this tornado.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 14:14:00 to 16-MAY-21 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE ELM
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Video was obtained of a tornado east of the Shadow Creek Pumpkin farm. Radar estimated the circulation location near FM 875 and South Prong Creek. No damage was reported or found with this tornado.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 13:10:00 to 16-MAY-21 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOUCHARD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The same supercell that produced a tornado in University Park produced another tornado just north of Royal Ln and east of Michaels Drive. The first signs of damage appeared on Lavendale Circle with a few uprooted small trees and down tree branches. The tornado continued moving to the northeast, strengthening to an EF-1 with 90 mph winds. The primary area of more substantial damage occurred just west and north of the North Haven Gardens. A single-family home on Northhaven Rd sustained the worst damage, with a partial roof collapse. Northeast of the worst affected residence, occasional roof/shingle damage and downed tree branches were found. Maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 21:39:00 to 16-MAY-21 21:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNDIFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown over onto FM 1810 one mile east of Hwy 59 near Cundiff.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 21:44:00 to 16-MAY-21 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARVETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was covering the ground near FM 1810 and Hwy 59 to the northeast of Jacksboro.

Tornado in BELL, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 10:14:00 to 16-MAY-21 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENDLETON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several homes sustained minor damage from a brief tornado along Willow Grove Road between Moody Road and Franklin Road. Some outbuildings and chicken coops were damaged or destroyed. A resident video recorded the tornado for part of its path. Maximum winds were around 75 mph.

Tornado in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 13:00:00 to 16-MAY-21 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed at Williams Park, leading to mainly down tree branches. The tornado then traveled northeast into Goar Park, uprooting a large tree. Surveillance footage from the fire station shows a circulation on the ground as the tornado crossed University Blvd. As the tornado crossed Turtle Creek Blvd, the main damage occurred to tree limbs, with occasional shingle damage. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 22:57:00 to 16-MAY-21 22:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 17-MAY-21 10:59:00 to 17-MAY-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMPASAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 13:24:00 to 16-MAY-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues were needed near Cottonwood Dr and Belt Line Dr in Dallas. The Hunt Branch of Cottonwood Creek crosses this intersection.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 13:54:00 to 16-MAY-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues were needed near Glenville Drive between East Collins Dr and Commerce Drive in Richardson.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 13:54:00 to 16-MAY-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues were needed near Fall Creek Drive and Prairie Creek Drive. Prairie Creek runs by this location.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 14:50:00 to 16-MAY-21 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURTIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Dallas fire responded to a swift water rescue call on Merriman Pkwy near White Rock Creek. A Flood Warning was in effect for the creek due to rapid rises from heavy rainfall.

Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 14:03:00 to 16-MAY-21 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain was causing flooding of roads and low lying areas in parts of Plano. One impacted area was highway ramps and low lying roads at the US 75 and President George Bush Turnpike exchange.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 19:45:00 to 16-MAY-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A person was rescued from their car after it got stuck in approximately 3 feet of water on Castle Drive near the Garland/Rowlett city border. A Flood Warning was in effect for the nearby Rowlett Creek due to rapid rises from heavy rainfall.

Tornado in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 12:43:00 to 16-MAY-21 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYPEARL BEE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter tracked and video recorded a tornado from extreme northeastern Hill county into western Ellis county. Some tree leaves and small branches were lofted into the tornado circulation. The tornado dissipated before crossing FM 916 west of Maypearl. No damage was found or reported with this tornado as it tracked over inaccessible rural land.

Hail in PARKER, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-21 23:02:00 to 16-MAY-21 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND ADDITION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported southeast of Springtown near Highway 199 and Adalida Lane.