Thunderstorm Wind — Fannin, Texas

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

Event narrative

A large downburst struck areas from the Boyd area along Hwy 78 eastward to around Lake Bonham. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in this area, with some damage to outbuildings. 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 1278334. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.