Thunderstorm Wind in Jefferson County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind July 16, 2002 · Jefferson County, Texas

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

High winds associated with a severe thunderstorm blew down numerous trees and power lines. The most significant damage was to the Groves Middle School, where the gymnasium lost part of its roof and one wall.

Began near Groves (29.9500, -93.9167).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5312312. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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