Another Round of Rain and Storms

7:15 AM Update for the DFW Metroplex: It’s been relatively quiet in the DFW Metroplex this morning, but that will change over the next hour as a complex of rain and storms quickly moves in from the west. Expect heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and wind gusts up to 50 MPH, which will impact the morning commute. Watch for ponding on roadways and potential localized street flooding. Fortunately, the storm activity is expected to remain below severe levels.

Heavy Rain Continues in Denton County

Traffic Issues and Road Closures

I-35W Closure: Northbound lanes of I-35W at Oak Street (in Denton) were closed due to high water on the roadway, as confirmed by social media reports and law enforcement around 4:45-5:00 AM. Drivers should seek alternate routes, such as eastbound FM 428 or southbound US 77, and use extreme caution.
General Hazards: Scattered heavy rain is causing ponding and reduced visibility on major roads like US 380, FM 156, and I-35E. No other major closures are reported as of 7:25 AM, but conditions can change rapidly.

Issue Type	Location	Status	Time Reported
Flash Flood Warning	Southwestern Denton County (Denton, Argyle, Justin)	Active until 8:15 AM	5:12 AM
Road Closure (High Water)	I-35W NB at Oak Street, Denton	Closed	5:45 AM
Heavy Rain/Ponding	US 380, FM 156, I-35E	Ongoing hazards	6:00 AM

Two Large Hail Swaths this Evening

Large hail pummeled parts of North Texas this evening. Radar hail track history showed long swaths of purple and blue, indicating golf ball-sized hail across Grayson, northern Collin, and northern Denton counties.

Storm Timeline

Setup: Morning storms in Oklahoma left a boundary that triggered new thunderstorms by mid-afternoon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch (4 PM) covered Grayson, northern Collin, northern Denton, and 12+ other counties, flagging hail and strong winds as primary threats.
Peak Impact (5-6:30 PM): Two supercells—one near Sanger/Luebbering (northern Denton) and another around Sherman (Grayson)—tracked southeast at 15-25 mph, hitting northern Collin (near Anna/Melissa) hard. Radar showed hail cores up to 2 inches (hen egg-sized), with ground reports confirming quarter- to golf ball-sized stones.
Fizzle Out: Storms weakened by 7:45 PM as they moved into eastern Collin and Hunt counties. No tornadoes reported, but some gusts reached 60-70 mph.

Hail Breakdown by County

From NWS warnings, radar estimates, and spotter reports:

County	Hail Size (Reported)	Key Locations Affected
Grayson	1-1.75 inches	Sherman, Denison
Northern Collin	1-1.5 inches	Anna, Melissa
Northern Denton	1-1.75 inches	Sanger, Luebbering