Thunderstorm Wind in Kaufman County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind March 2, 1997 · Kaufman County, Texas

Injury

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

The severe windstorm produced widespread damage across the extreme southeastern corner of Kaufman County. In Mabank, many homes and businesses received minor damage, and trees, power lines and signs were blown down. Twenty-five power poles were also blown down. In all, an estimated 8 mobile homes were destroyed, 20 homes had major damage and 220 other homes received minor damage and 1 person was injured.

Began near Mabank (32.3700, -96.1000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5597262. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.