Tropical Storm — Karnes, Texas

2003-07-15 · Karnes, Texas

Event narrative

Former Hurricane Claudette, now Tropical Storm Claudette, produced widespread damage in Karnes County, knocking over hundreds of trees and power poles. Major damage was reported to14 homes, along with minor damage to another 237. Nearly every home in Kenedy reported some type of damage. Most of the damage was caused to roofs by a combination of high winds and falling trees. An unofficial weather station at a manufacturing plant in Kenedy recorded a peak wind gust of 106 mph. However, the wind instrument was blown over to the side prior to the recorded gust, making the report of uncertain reliability. The storm knocked over several dozen power poles and hundreds of people without power for a period of several days. The cost to repair electric services was estimated at $400,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5376479. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.