Coastal Aransas County storm history

Introduction of D2.

The fire, which ignited on April 9, 2025, near Highway 35, burned approximately 157 acres and resulted in the destruction of multiple structures before becoming fully contained on April 15th. Reports indicate that 18 homes and 21 additional buildings, including outbuildings and c…

Continued D2 drought. Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields delayed cot…

A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to the introduction of severe drought over the southern Aransas County during late February. Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather conditions have significantly impacted agricultural activities, particularly fieldwork and forage growth. Pe…

Picture of sleet accumulating on cars in Rockport.

KRAS reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

KRKP reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

KRAS reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

KRKP reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

Texas A&M AgriLife: A severe cold front was expected to move in. Wet weather brought 2-3 inches of beneficial rainfall across the district. Field crop producers were preparing for the upcoming planting season by checking equipment and receiving seed. Winter pastures greatly impro…

KRAS reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

KRKP reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

KRKP reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.

Rockport AWOS reported heat index near 115 for 2 hours.

Rockport Aransas County Airport observed heat indices of 110-111 for 2 hours.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 118 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 116 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 115 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 116 degrees.

Heat index values of 110-111 were observed at KRKP.

Maximum heat index of 112 degrees.

Coastal Aransas observed heat index values of 110-114.

Coastal Aransas observed heat index values of 110-114.

Coastal Aransas observed heat index values of 110-114.

Severe drought developed on June 11th on the extreme northwest tip of Aransas County, north-northwest of Lamar, TX. This was short-lived as Tropical Storm Alberto brought 4-7 of rainfall in the area and improved drought conditions to none.

Coastal Aransas observed heat index values of 110-114.

Coastal Aransas observed heat index values of 110-114.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 113.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 113.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 114, briefly touching 115.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 114, briefly touching 115.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 114.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 111.

Severe to extreme drought early in the month improved to an abnormally dry to moderate drought by November 15th.

Severe drought persisted over the area during the month.

Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 and 112 degrees.

Severe drought persisted over the area during the month.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.

Observations indicated tropical storm force wind gusts occurred. Winds gusted as high as 46 knots (53 mph) at the Rockport-Aransas County Airport.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 111 to 114 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.