Denton storm history

Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 16 through August 19 2024. On the 17th, an elderly woman died from heat related complications. Denton County Public Health reported 15 heat rela…

Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 24 2024. Outside of the Excessive Heat Warning days, Denton County Public Health reported 21 heat related illnesses and one death during this period.

Temperatures on several afternoons from August 17th though the 27th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times. Denton County Public…

Temperatures on several afternoons from August 1st through August 14th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to several Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times. Denton Co…

Above average temperatures stretched from July 10th through the end of the month and into August. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105…

Broadcast media reported that a woman drowned after waters rose in a ravine that she and her husband were located in near the intersection of Southwest Parkway and Bellaire Blvd in Lewisville, TX. The man broke his legs while fleeing the rising waters.

A 4-year old boy died in a hot car in Little Elm.

The medical examiner determined that a 4 year old boy died of hyperthermia after being found unresponsive in a hot car in the city of Providence Village, TX.

A news report indicated that 3 homeless men were swept away by flood waters. Two of the men made it out of the water, but the body of the third man was found in a retention pond behind the Walmart at Rayzor Ranch Marketplace.

Two homeless people were swept into a canal near Bell Place and McKinney Street around 5 AM Saturday May 14. A female adult was rescued about half a mile downstream. A male was found deceased another half a mile or so downstream near S Loop 288 and Shady Oaks at 10 AM.

Amateur radio reported a fatal traffic accident at Hwy 380 and Paloma Creek. Multiple other traffic accidents were reported. Traffic was being detoured at I-35E at Bonnie Brae.

A high school student was killed in a vehicle crash due to icy roads from freezing drizzle. The accident occurred on FM 156 near Highway 114. Another female student in the car was seriously injured. Parts of University Drive in Denton, Loop 288, Nottingham Drive were closed for s…

Up to 3-4 of ice and sleet accumulated in Denton County. Most of the accumulations were due to sleet and the heaviest amounts were across the northern parts of the county. A trained spotter reported 2.5 of sleet with 0.3 of freezing rain to the NW of Sanger. The public reported 3…

Outflow from thunderstorms to the east produced wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH on Lake Lewisville. Two men drowned in separate incidents shortly after the strong winds affected the lake. One died after his small inflatable boat overturned from the gusty winds. The other died afte…

Two teenage brothers drowned at Lake Lewisville after 40 MPH outflow winds moved across the lake. The boys were swimming at the time and one brother was swept out due to the strong winds. The other went out to help him. Both boys were recovered that evening by dive teams.

High temperatures of 103 or greater, and/or heat index values of 105 or greater impacted much of the county during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8. Denton County Public Health reported 9 heat related illnesses on these 2 days.

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th. Denton County Public Health reported 2 instances of heat exhaustion and 8 other heat related illnesses on these days.

Above average temperatures stretched from June 24th through the end of the month and into July. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105 d…

High temperatures reached at least 103 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon from Tuesday September 5 through Saturday September 9 2023. Denton County Public Health reported 13 Heat Related incidents during this period.

Another round of excessive heat affected the region, creating high temperatures of 105 or greater along with heat indices of 110 or greater. During these days, Denton County Public Health reported 2 cases of heat stroke, 7 cases of heat exhaustion, and 8 other cases of other heat…

Excessive heat returned to the region with temperatures at or above 105 along with heat indices at or above 110. During these 2 days, Denton County Public Health reported 1 case of heat stroke, 4 cases of heat exhaustion, and 4 other cases of other heat-related illnesses.

Heat indices met or exceeded 105 and/or ambient temperatures met or exceeded 103 on most afternoons from June 24 through June 29 across Denton County. Denton County Public Health reported an increase in heat-related illnesses during this period including heat stroke, heat exhaust…

Excessive Heat plagued the region with ambient temperatures near or above 105 degrees and/or heat index values near or above 110 degrees. Denton County Public Health reported a few heat-related illnesses during this period including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or o…

Heat indices met or exceeded 105 on most afternoons from July 6 through July 31 across Denton County. During this period, Denton County Public Health reported 34 heat-related illness reports of heat stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion.

Heat index values between 105 and 112 degrees occurred across the county during the afternoon hours from Saturday August 17 to Wednesday August 21 of 2019. Denton County Public Health reported 7 cases on Heat Related Illnesses during this period. Most of the cases were heat exhau…

Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county during the afternoon hours of August 7 through August 13 2019. Denton County Public Health reported 13 cases on Heat Related Illnesses during this period. Most of the cases were heat exhaustion.

A mix of mostly snow and some sleet fell across the county. At least thirty accidents were reported, six of which involved injuries. One accident involved a truck going off road and sliding into a convenience store gas pump, causing $3,000 in damage.

Accumulations of snow, sleet, and freezing rain caused numerous accidents along Interstate 35 and FM 455 in Sanger. A police squad car was hit by a sliding tractor-trailer truck on an incline on I-35. The Denton County Sherriff said there were about 35 accidents in the morning ho…

High winds caused three bounce houses to collapse with children inside near Lake Lewisville. One child suffered a broken arm, and many others had bruises and scrapes.

Reports of 2-3+ inch hail in Double Oak.

Emergency manager reported baseball sized hail (measured) in Lantana.

Large hail over 2 inches in diameter fell in Sanger for several minutes. A photo of a hailstone greater than 5 inches in diameter was shown in Sanger. NWS Fort Worth examined the hail stone in person and determined it was 5.9 inches in size, and a record hail stone for the North …

A social media photo indicated 4.25 inch diameter hail near the intersection of Cross Timbers Rd and Shiloh Rd in Flower Mound. Damage to roofs and vehicles was reported across Flower Mound from the large hail.

A social media report indicated 4-inch diameter hail in Flower Mound.

A social media report indicated hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter near the intersection of Main St and Teel Parkway in Frisco, TX.

A swath of damaging straight line winds impacted a marina on the far southeastern corner of Lake Lewisville. Extensive damage to metal roofing on several rows of docks, including bent and leaning support poles, as well as the loss of roofing on smaller buildings in the area was c…

Multiple sources reported 1.75-inch to 4-inch diameter hail in the city of Ponder, TX.

Hail between 1.5-2 inches was reported in Flower Mound.

Golf ball size hail was reported in Trophy Club.

Hail between 1.5-2.5 inches was reported near Highway 377 and 1171 in western Flower Mound.

Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 5 to -7 degrees Fahrenheit, and the maximum temperature on the 15th was only in …