Thunderstorm Wind — Wilbarger, Texas

1995-09-15 · near Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm winds in Vernon in Wilbarger County blew out all of the windows and removed a large part of the roof of the administrative offices and gymnasium of a state hospital. Damage to the facilities was estimated at $1 to 2 million dollars. A mobile home was also destroyed and at least 14 utility poles were blown down. In Foard County severe thunderstorm winds downed two-inch tree limbs in Thalia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10355542. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.