EF0 tornado in Travis County, Texas

A NWS storm survey found evidence that an EF-0 tornado went through the Shady Hollow area off Brodie Ln. in south Austin. Numerous streets had significant tree damage along with some minor roof damage to some homes. The tornado moved NE and appears to have dissipated near W Slaughter Ln. Wind damage was reported farther NE into the city of Austin, but this damage could not conclusively be associated with this tornado path. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

An upper level shortwave trough moved around the longwave low over the Four Corners region. This upper distubance interacted with a surface boundary moving northward as a warm front from South Texas into a very moist airmass. This combination led to thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and isolated severe weather. A historic flash flood occurred on the Blanco River late Saturday night into Sunday. Hundreds of homes were destroyed along the river from the City of Blanco down into Wimberley and San Marcos. The flood wave continued downstream for days affecting residents and homes along the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers. Early estimates show damages in excess of 100 million dollars. Several people lost their lives due to flash flooding. A large tornado outbreak occurred this Saturday night producing numerous small brief tornadoes.