Thunderstorm Wind — Taylor, Texas
1997-06-16 · near Abilene Muni Arpt, Taylor, Texas
$2.0M
Property damage
70
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust to 52 knots (60 mph) was recorded at the Abilene Municipal Airport at 1702 CST but wind gusts to 70 to 80 mph were reported throughout the city of Abilene. Many trees were uprooted and there was considerable roof damage. Power was lost for several thousand customers.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5602119. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.