F0 Tornado — Wilbarger, Texas

1995-05-26 · near Burkburnett, Wilbarger, Texas

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorms produced large hail, flash flooding and 2 tornados. The first tornado was reported 5 miles southwest of Burkburnett in Wichita County, and the second was 3 miles west of Burkburnett. The second tornado touched down 6 minutes after the first began, and both tornados lifted at the same time. No damage was reported, and both were rated as F0. Significant damage occurred in Vernon with straight-line winds along a strong gust front. Numerous fences and trees as large as 4-feet in diameter and fences were downed (3 fell onto houses), 8 homes received major roof damage, and 4 storage buildings were destroyed. In addition, 2 businesses were damaged: parts of the roof were blown off a boot store, and a second store received major air conditioner and roof damage. Other reports included nickel sized hail in Vernon in Wilbarger County and water covering Highway 183 north of Vernon in Wilbarger County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10355476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.