Thunderstorm Wind — Calhoun, Texas

2024-06-01 · near Indianola, Calhoun, Texas

Event narrative

Two boats were capsized just offshore. An RV and shed were completely destroyed along State Highway 316. A home along Brighton Ave lost a few shingles and farther south along Comal St, a power pole was snapped in half and others were damaged to a lesser extent. All damage over land was strewn to the southeast, consistent with straight-line winds.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of strong to severe storms over the Victoria Crossroads moved southeastward into Calhoun County and the Bays of the Middle to Upper Texas Coast. Severe wind gusts were reported in the morning of June 1st, with a later storm survey reporting two capsized boats, RV and shed completely destroyed, loss of shingles, and a snapped power pole near Magnolia Beach in Calhoun County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196939. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.