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Thunderstorm Wind in Irion County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind May 29, 1996 · Irion County, Texas

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

$10.0M

Damage as recorded

$100K

Crop damage

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

The wider storm

The storm brought wind, hail and a small tornado to the town of Mertzon. Nearly every building was battered; 50 percent of all homes and 25 businesses were damaged in this 778-person town. Two homes were completely destroyed. There were no serious injuries other than people being cut by glass.

Began near Mertzon (31.2700, -100.8200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5556250. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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