Hopkins storm history

Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were below 20 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits and even slightly below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperatu…

Nearly 20 hours of continuous rain resulted in nuisance and low-lying flooding across Hopkins County. The county received between 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. The local newspaper reported several county roads were covered with water but these roads typically flood with heavy rain. …

Heavy rain fell across the county followed by heavy sleet and then light snow. As temperatures fell behind the cold front, the water began to freeze on the roads. A few reports of a .25-.30 inch of ice and sleet were reported in the Cumby area. The sleet and ice made travel treac…

A NWS survey team determined a combination of straight line winds and microbursts caused damage in and around the Como area of Hopkins County. Notable damage was first observed west of Como on FM 1567 where two homes sustained minor roof damage and notable tree damage was observe…

Up to 2 of freezing rain and sleet fell across the county causing significant damage to trees, tree branches, utility poles and lines due to the heavy collection of ice. A trained spotter reported 0.50 of freezing rain in Cumby. The newspaper in Sulphur Springs reported over 1.75…

A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.

A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.

A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.

A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.

Broadcast media produced an image of a tree fallen onto a home in Cumby, causing damage to its roof.

Law enforcement reported quarter size hail fell on CR 1157.

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at the KSLR AWOS.

A survey team found areas of enhanced wind damage northwest of Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County. Most of the observed damage was consistent with wind speeds around 90 mph. The most significant damage was observed at the Cross Spur Arena where the front of a metal structure was u…

Numerous trees were blown down across the county with several roads blocked. Powerlines were also reported down in some areas.

Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.

Farm to Market 71 was closed due to high water in Birthright.

A high water rescue was reported on Farm to Market Road 71 southwest of Tira.

Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.

Between 2 and 3 inches of snow was reported in Hopkins County.

Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.

Severe drought conditions impacted the county early in the month.

Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.

Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.

Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county through the end of the month.

Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 16 through August 19 2024.

Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 23 2024.

High temperatures of 103 or greater, and/or heat index values of 105 or greater impacted much of the county during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8.

Temperatures reached or exceeded 103, and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1 and 2.

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours of July 15th and 16th.

Heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in effect.

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th. In addition, excessive heat conditions with heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in…

Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county on June 29th.

Above average temperatures stretched from June 24th through the end of the month and into July. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105 d…

Thunderstorm winds damaged several lightweight metal structures on a property in the Pickton area. Large tree branches were also knocked down.

Flash flooding was reported in Sulphur Springs.

Law enforcement reported 3-inch diameter hail 6 miles north of Como.

Half dollar to ping pong ball sized hail was reported on FM 1537 northeast of Sulphur Springs.

Golf ball sized hail reported at FM499 and FM275 in Cumby.

Golf ball sized hail was observed at Highway 19 and CR 1174.

Nickel hail was observed 3 miles south of Sulphur Springs.

Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.

High temperatures reached at least 103 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon from Tuesday September 5 through Saturday September 9 2023.