Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
“The former James H. and Molly Ellis House was located in Dallas, Texas, United States. It was added to the National Register on March 23, 1995.”
Wikipedia article James H. and Molly Ellis House, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 159 National Register listings published here for Dallas County · listed in 1995 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 358 fires within 5 miles of James H. and Molly Ellis House between 2011 and 2016, burning about 92 acres in total. None started naturally. 2 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 304 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 30 |
| Debris and open burning | 9 |
| Smoking | 4 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 3 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2016 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | 2700 SOUTHERLAND |
| 9 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | MINGO2 |
| 8 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | KIEST |
| 8 September 2015 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | SILVER |
| 7 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | WALL |
| 7 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | TROY |
| 7 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | MINGO |
| 6 September 2015 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | C HAWN |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Dallas, the town this property stands in, in 208 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 74 hail, 60 flash flood, 58 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado. The reports record 2 deaths and 22 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | 1 killed, 6 hurt, $10,000,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused a crane collapse onto an apartment complex in the city of Dallas, TX, killing one person and injuring 6 others. The collapse also cause severe damage to an adjoining parking garage. |
| March 2008 | Flash Flood | Dallas | 1 killed, $150,000 | Numerous streets were closed due to high water after four to six inches of rain fell across the county, including Loop 12 near White Rock Lake. Voluntary evacuations were in place for residents of DeSoto near Ten Mile Creek which overflowed its banks for the second time in less than four years. A total of sixteen roads were closed in the area. Another rescue was needed after a van stalled in high water near Lawnview Avenue and Military Parkway. There was widespread flooding in Lancaster with numerous homes flooded. Lancaster's fire department performed five high water rescues. Two teenagers were playing near a creek near Interstate 635 and Bruton Road when one of them was swept into the water and then into a drainage pipe. His body was recovered the next day. |
| April 1995 | Tornado (F1) | Dallas | 8 hurt, $6,000,000 | The tornado first touched down just south of Irving and moved east-northeast before lifting just southwest of downtown Dallas. Major damage to apartment complexes was reported, and a large number of trees were uprooted. Two homes were destroyed and a business was heavily damaged. All injuries were minor. |
| October 1996 | Tornado (F1) | Dallas | 7 hurt, $3,000,000 | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Lightning | Dallas | 1 hurt | A mailman was struck by lightning. He was knocked unconscious and sustained burns to his right arm, right leg, and both feet. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $300,000,000 | A public report indicated that 2 feet of water had entered an apartment complex in east Dallas, knocking the front door off of its hinges. Considerable flash flooding occurred in this area after around 10 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $50,000,000 | Reports started flooding in that many roads were flooded near the Interstate 30, Interstate 35E, and Interstate 45 interchanges. Vehicles were stranded, being pushed around by the flood waters, and high water rescues were required. Interstate 30 near Cesar Chavez Blvd was closed due to high water. Damage assessments after the event showed the extent of damage due to high water extended north across the city. This area took several hours to drain after the heavy rain ended. A total of up to 10 inches of rain was reported in this area. |
| February 2000 | Hail | East Dallas | $20,000,000 | Occurred 1 mile east of White Rock Lake. |
| March 1995 | Hail | Dallas | $20,000,000 | Large hail broke windows and damaged homes, businesses, and automobiles. |
| March 1995 | Hail | South Dallas | $10,000,000 | Large hail broke windows and damaged homes, businesses, and automobiles. |
| July 2004 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $3,000,000 | Many roads and highways were flooded and closed, and homes were evacuated, especially in south Dallas where over 13 inches of rain fell in 12 hours. There were over 80 high water rescues in the county. |
| May 1999 | Lightning | Dallas | $1,200,000 | Lightning started a fire that destroyed a home. |
| June 2012 | Hail | East Dallas | $400,000 | Large hail stones damaged the iconic Midway sign at the State Fair of Dallas. Fifty-five of the long custom-made glass tubes in the sign were shattered and had to be replaced. Also, the star on top of the sign was broken. The damage was estimated around $400,000. |
| August 2012 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $200,000 | Hall Street by Baylor Hospital in Dallas was flooded due to flash flooding. One fire truck and several vehicles parked on the street stalled in this area. Water also inundated the hospital parking garage where about 20 vehicles were damaged by the rising waters. Rainfall totals as high as 2-2.25 in 30 minutes were measured during the heavy rain event. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $200,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused major roof damage to 200 apartment units in northeast Dallas. Thunderstorm winds also blew out windows and downed trees. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $150,000 | Over 1,000 city trees were blown down by high winds. |
| June 2012 | Hail | East Dallas | $100,000 | Golf ball sized hail was reported near Interstate 30 and Samuel Blvd. |
| May 1999 | Lightning | Dallas | $100,000 | Lightning started a fire that destroyed a house. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $100,000 | no account filed |
| June 2020 | Flood | Dallas | $50,000 | Broadcast media showed pictures of vehicles mostly submerged beneath the Interstate 35 East overpass at Hi Line Drive and Victory Avenue in the city of Dallas, TX. |
| March 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $50,000 | Several social media reports indicated trees and fences knocked down across Dallas County along with a few reports of flipped tractor-trailers by thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2012 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $50,000 | Multiple roads were being closed in Downtown Dallas due to flash flooding. Rainfall totals as high as 2 in 30 minutes were measured during the heavy rain event. |
| April 2007 | Tornado (EF0) | Dallas | $50,000 | An area of concentrated wind damage was noted near the intersection of John West Road and Buckner Boulevard. Several trees, tree limbs, and fences were downed. Roof damage to apartments was also noted. |
| October 1993 | Hail | Dallas | $50,000 | In Dallas at 1718 CST, forty windows were broken at Parkland Hospital. |
| May 2011 | Lightning | East Dallas | $45,000 | Lightning struck a tree in the Fair Park area of Dallas. The tree split and part of the tree fell on a nearby home, crashing through the roof and causing a wall to collapse. |
| March 2006 | Heavy Rain | Dallas | $35,000 | Heavy rain collapsed the roof and walls of a gun range near Love Field. |
| May 2003 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $25,000 | A home and business was flooded, and a roof partially collapsed from water. |
| October 2007 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $20,000 | Several vehicles were submerged near Dallas as well as a soccer field. One high water rescue was required. In Garland, ten golfers were stranded on a golf course when a creek quickly rose. They were rescued by firefighters in a raft. Interstate 635 near Mesquite had 12 inches of water over the road. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $20,000 | Large tree blown down on top of home, causing considerable damage to a house in the Oak Cliff area. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $20,000 | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $15,000 | The water was reported to be 3 feet deep near Fair Park in Dallas. The flooding was the result of training echoes over Dallas County. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $15,000 | Strong winds blew the roof off an automobile body shop. |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $15,000 | no account filed |
| October 2015 | Flash Flood | East Dallas | $10,000 | A swift water rescue was reported via social media at Elsie Faye Heggins St. and Lyons St. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $10,000 | Streets were flooded and vehicles stranded. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $10,000 | High winds blew a utility pole down onto a car and the side of a church in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $10,000 | Strong winds blew down large tree limbs and damaged the roof of a house. |
| April 2007 | Hail | Dallas | $10,000 | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $10,000 | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | East Dallas | $9,000 | Large tree branches were broken off and wood fences were knocked down just southeast of downtown Dallas. |
| March 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $8,000 | Thunderstorm winds were estimated near 65 mph near Interstate 35E and East 8th Street in Dallas. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Dallas | $8,000 | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near downtown Dallas. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $8,000 | Roof damage occurred to a warehouse on the 8700 block of Diplomacy Row. Time was estimated from radar. |
| November 2025 | Flash Flood | Dallas | $5,000 | Flooding closed the Interstate 30 eastbound ramp to Interstate 45. High water was also reported on Interstate 35E ramps in downtown Dallas. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Dallas | $5,000 | A storm spotter reported golf ball size hail on I-45 just south of I-30. |
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | East Dallas | $5,000 | Sixty mph winds were estimated at East Grand Ave and Interstate 30 in Dallas. |
| February 2008 | Hail | Dallas | $5,000 | Golfball-size hail was reported at I-30 and Ferguson Road. |
| August 2006 | Lightning | Dallas | $5,000 | Lightning struck a home causing a fire to erupt at the residence. The extent of the damage was not known. There were no injuries. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | 5 inch tree limbs broken off causing widespread power outages. |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | Large tree limbs down and power poles snapped. |
| September 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | Power lines and power poles were blown down by high winds. One power pole was blown down onto acar and the side of a church in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | Wind gust measured east of White Rock Lake. Numerous trees and carports were damaged. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in downtown Dallas. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | A roof was damaged on a building near Harry Hines Blvd. |
| September 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $5,000 | A downburst blew down trees and signs, damaging a few homes. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $3,000 | At least one power line was blown down. The former Dallas City Manager was electrocuted and killed while investigating the downed power line. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $2,000 | Numerous large tree limbs, 6-8 inches in diameter blown down. |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $2,000 | Trees were blown down by high winds. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $2,000 | The wall of a car wash was blown down by high thunderstorm winds. |
| December 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dallas | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged a building and power lines. |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ascher Silberstein School | under 500 feet | 1995 |
| Colonial Hill Historic District | 0.3 miles | 1995 | |
 | Romine Avenue Historic District | 0.3 miles | 1995 |
| Queen City Heights Historic District | 0.4 miles | 1995 | |
 | 2618 Warren Ave, Juanita Craft House | 0.7 miles | 1995 |
| Rush-Crabb House | 0.8 miles | 1995 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 95000323 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Dallas County | All 159 listed properties in this county. |
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