Thunderstorm Wind in Henderson County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind March 2, 1997 · Henderson County, Texas

$1.7M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

Extensive wind damage occurred along Highway 198 from Gun Barrel City to Mabank. The canopy of a convenience store/gas station was destroyed, numerous homes and businesses sustained roof and structural damage, and trees and power lines were blown down. In Gun Barrel City, an estimated 13 homes received major damage, 151 sustained minor damage, 10 mobile homes were destroyed, 21 mobile homes received major damage, and 6 businesses and a church sustained major damage.

Began near Payne Springs (32.3200, -96.1000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5597099. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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