Thunderstorm Wind — Fannin, Texas

2025-06-08 · near Bonham, Fannin, Texas

Event narrative

In addition to the EF-1 tornado that struck northwest Bonham, a large downburst engulfed most of the city causing widespread wind damage. Dozens of trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down with many roads blocked. Several trees fell onto homes and vehicles. A few buildings suffered minor roof and exterior damage. Power was out to parts of the city for up to one week. Winds were estimated between 60-80 mph.

Wider weather episode

A highly unstable and strongly sheared environment set the stage for an evening of severe weather, as a line of thunderstorms pushed south from the Southern Plains into North Texas on June 8. Widespread wind damage, scattered large hail reports and a few tornadoes occurred as storms continued south overnight into the early morning hours of June 9.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1278331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.