F3 Tornado — Jefferson, Texas

1999-01-01 · near Nome, Jefferson, Texas

Wider weather episode

A strong tornado that developed in Liberty County moved into western Jefferson County, destroying several rice dryers, two mobile homes, and a brick house. Five people were injured in the mobile homes and brick house. Two people received broken necks and other injuries after they were ejected from one of the mobile homes.A fiberglass tub from the destroyed brick home was found one mile away. Cancelled checks and other paperwork were found seven miles away in southern Hardin County.This tornado was strongest southwest of Nome, and was weakening as it passed through the small community of Nome. At least 20 homes received minor damage such as shingles blown off, and many trees were blown down.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5684313. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.