Lightning in McCulloch County, Texas

Lightning May 21, 2026 · McCulloch County, Texas

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A lightning strike started a fire at a hotel in Brady. The Texas State Fire Marshal has ruled the building a total loss due to the extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.

The wider storm

A few severe thunderstorms produced large hail across the Concho Valley and Northern Edwards Plateau. Also, a lightning strike destroyed a hotel in Brady.

Began near Brady (31.1100, -99.3300).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EFU Irion County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341338. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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