Thunderstorm Wind — Young, Texas

2026-01-08 · near Olney, Young, Texas

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported a southwest to northeast swath of damage near Olney. Multiple power poles were snapped, roofs and carports were damaged, a short concrete block dividing wall was destroyed, and a silo tipped over onto a truck. Additionally, a resident's bee hives were blown away. Damage was consistent with 80 to 95 mph winds.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds with a storm near Olney in Young Country produced scattered wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1310754. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.