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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 2.69 Miles |
| -- Width | 70 Yards |
| State | TEXAS |
| County/Area | HOPKINS |
| WFO | FWD |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2008-03-18 14:30 CST-6 |
| Begin Location | 3SSE POSEY |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 33.2065/-95.6016 |
| End Date | 2008-03-18 14:32 CST-6 |
| End Location | 4WNW MAHONEY |
| End Lat/Lon | 33.2195/-95.5576 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 250.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | Storms developed along a dry line which moved into north Texas during the afternoon hours on the 18th. Rich Gulf moisture and ample instability helped the storms develop further as they encountered a warm front to the east. At least one tornado touched down and more than a thousand flights were cancelled at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport as numerous storms moved through the metroplex. |
| Event Narrative | The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that an EF-1 tornado occurred north of Sulphur Springs. Damage was first noted west of Highway 19, along the northbound part of CR 4761. Trees and a shed were damaged. Along Highway 19 and between CR 3620 and CR 4508, several trees were snapped and power lines were damaged. More significant damage occurred along CR 4508 where several homes and a barn sustained damage. Most of the damage to houses was confined to the roofs. A shed was destroyed and debris from it struck a lightpole. The impact along with the strong winds bent the lightpole to the ground. A semi trailer was blown over and trees snapped along FM 3236 and CR 4510. Additional trees were damaged north of CR 3510 and east of FM 3236. Maximum winds were estimated at 85-90 MPH. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 589.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| WILKES SPUR | HUNT CO. | TX | 03/17/2008 | 16:30 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WEILAND | HUNT CO. | TX | 03/17/2008 | 17:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| COMMERCE | HUNT CO. | TX | 03/17/2008 | 17:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| BRECKENRIDGE | STEPHENS CO. | TX | 03/17/2008 | 21:14 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GRAHAM | YOUNG CO. | TX | 03/17/2008 | 21:40 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MINERAL WELLS | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 08:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K | |
| FARMERS BRANCH | DALLAS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 09:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 59 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PLANO | COLLIN CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 11:54 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DALLAS | DALLAS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 12:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 1 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| WARD | ELLIS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 12:12 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 55.00K | 0.00K | |
| RED OAK | ELLIS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 13:05 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROCKWELL MUNI ARPT | ROCKWALL CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 13:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ITASCA | HILL CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 13:56 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROYSE CITY | ROCKWALL CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 13:56 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| GARLAND | DALLAS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 13:59 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| KILLEEN | BELL CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 14:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| PECAN GROVE | CORYELL CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 14:16 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| POSEY | HOPKINS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 14:30 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 250.00K | 0.00K |
| BIGGERS | COLLIN CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 14:38 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| CADDO MILLS | HUNT CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K | |
| PARIS FLYNG TGR ARPT | LAMAR CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 16:06 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WYLIE | COLLIN CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 16:54 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MCKINNEY | COLLIN CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 17:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 4.00K | 0.00K | |
| COOPER | DELTA CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 17:12 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DINSMOER | HOPKINS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 17:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| HOWLAND | LAMAR CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 17:17 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| FERRIS | ELLIS CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 17:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LAKE CROOK | LAMAR CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 17:46 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| TRENTON | FANNIN CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 18:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K | |
| FORNEY | KAUFMAN CO. | TX | 03/18/2008 | 18:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 589.00K | 0.00K |
