EF0 Tornado — Lee, Texas

2022-03-21 · near Blue, Lee, Texas

4.6 mi

Path length

50 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Additional data from spotter reports, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, the Texas Department of Public Safety and radar data from the Texas A&M Aggie Doppler Radar (ADRAD) confirmed a second tornado in northern Bastrop County. The tornado touched down in far northeast Bastrop County just east of the intersection of North County Line Road and Old Lexington Road around 5:54 PM CST. The tornado then moved into the far western portion of Lee County approximately mile northwest of Trailside Dr. The tornado dissipated around 6:04 PM CST just before reaching the Middle Yegua Creek. At the initial point of touchdown a house lost some roof shingles, gutters, and siding consistent will EF-0 damage. We received a picture of this tornado on the ground in Lee County from a storm spotter. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Wider weather episode

A warm front brought a warm, moist airmass over South Central Texas early in the day. A dryline moved into this area from the west and generated thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1013405. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.