Thunderstorm Wind — Denton, Texas
2012-07-01 · near Lewisville, Denton, Texas
2
Direct deaths
35 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Two teenage brothers drowned at Lake Lewisville after 40 MPH outflow winds moved across the lake. The boys were swimming at the time and one brother was swept out due to the strong winds. The other went out to help him. Both boys were recovered that evening by dive teams.
Wider weather episode
Strong outflow winds from a thunderstorm caused the deaths of two teenage boys at Lake Lewisville.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 403089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.