Thunderstorm Wind — Waller, Texas

2024-05-16 · near Prairie View, Waller, Texas

Event narrative

Social media reports indicated widespread tree damage from the derecho in the Prairie View area.

Wider weather episode

On the evening of May 16, a derecho moved into SE TX. This resulted in extensive wind damage across much of the Greater Houston area, including much of Downtown Houston. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to have reached over 100 mph. Additionally, the system produced two tornadoes and widespread flash flooding. Power outages resulting from the derecho lasted multiple days for hundreds of thousands of people.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (30.0600, -96.0300)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1188086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.