Severe Weather Damage in Collin County: Fire, Flooding, and High Winds

Overnight Storm Impacts

• 🏠 In McKenna, a home in a new subdivision was severely damaged by fire, believed to be caused by lightning.
• ⚠️ Firefighters responded to four fire calls during the storms, with the homeowner safely escaping the burning house.

Flooding in Frisco

• 🌊 Frisco's Main Street experienced significant flooding, leading to its closure due to high water.
• 🗓️ This marks the third time the downtown area, currently undergoing a $70 million upgrade, has flooded in the past week.

Wind Damage in Mineral Wells

• 💨 Mineral Wells sustained damage from wind gusts reaching nearly 70 mph.
• ⚡ A metal awning striking power lines caused widespread outages, affecting over 2200 customers and briefly disrupting the 911 system in Palo Pinto County.

Future Weather Outlook

• 🌦️ The weather team indicates that more storms could be expected later in the week.