A powerful line of thunderstorms unleashed lightning, thunder and heavy winds across north Texas Thursday.
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NBC 5 reported that sustained winds were tracking at 40 mph, with gusts to more than 70 mph.
Many north Texas counties were under a tornado watch, including Tarrant and Dallas counties.
One confirmed tornado touched down north of Springtown, where severe damage was reported, according to the NBC 5 Weather Team.
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As much as 2 inches of rain fell in some areas, NBC 5 reported.
Flooding was also reported, and much of north Texas was under a flood watch.
Scattered light rain remained in the forecast for the evening and overnight hours.
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The storm also caused long delays at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
In fact, the airport was forced to shut down for a half-hour while the strongest weather passed through.
NBC 5 reported that delays had been running between 30 and 90 minutes.
Flight cancellations were also reported.
Damage Reports
In Granbury, images captured by Chopper Five confirmed severe storm damage. High winds tore roofs and shingles from several homes there.
No injuries were reported.
In Denton County, winds ripped down power lines and also damaged buildings.
Similar damage also occurred in Tarrant County, NBC 5 reported.
In Plano, heaving rains caused flooding and prompted a high-water street rescue, NBC reported.
In Ellis County, extensive flooding was reported, as well as very strong winds. In fact, high winds flipped several semi trucks and tore the roof off of a warehouse distribution center.
Power Outages
Power outages were reported in several areas.
According to Carol Peters, of TXU, crews were assessing damage to determine exactly where power had been lost.
Peters said TXU had received at least 10,000 calls from customers reporting power outages.
Repairs to restore electricity would reportedly continue throughout the night.
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