Thunderstorm Wind in Kleberg County, Texas

As the thunderstorms moved into Kleberg County, widespread wind damage was indicated across the county. Gusts to 74 knots were reported at the Kingsville Naval Air Station. Widespread reports were received of windows broken in homes and cars. Dozens of trees lost large branches as well. Three tank cars were derailed in Kingsville resulting in the leakage of the toxic chemical, butyl acetate. No evacuations were required. The storm knocked down several power poles, curtailing power to much of the county through the early morning hours. The greatest damage, according to the County Extension Agent, was over the northern part of the county, where damage to the corn crop was estimated at 65 to 70 percent. Lesser damage was indicated to the cotton crop.