Irion storm history

Two people were killed early in the morning after a two vehicle accident 2 miles west of Barnhart. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a motorist driving east on US Highway 67 hit an icy spot and lost control. His vehicle entered into a counterclockwise spin befor…

A hail swath with hail sizes ranging from golfball to softball size hail formed and tracked across the town of Mertzon and produced considerable damage to roofs and vehicles. Some of the larger hailstones penetrated roofs and severely damaged vehicles. A Mertzon resident was driv…

Public reported half dollar size hail.

Mesonet observation station measured a 58 mph wind gust.

An NWS employee measured hail stones of 3.25 inches in diameter. In addition, public reported hail larger than 3.25 inches with at least 25 pickup trucks and larger trucks that had windows broken and significant denting. One truck was dented badly enough to stop the engine. 3 peo…

Public report of quarter size hail on social media.

A storm chaser reported a wind gust of 70 mph.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Irion County during the month of April.

A County Official reported the section of Arden Road is closed between Mertz road and County Road 411 due to flooding.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate to severe drought conditions across Irion County by the late part of August.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across portions of Irion County.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Irion County during the month of June.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Law enforcement reported quarter size hail.

A storm chaser reported baseball size hail 6 miles north of Barnhart.

Public reported ping pong ball size hail.

A NWS COOP observer reported small tree limbs blown down. The winds were estimated over 60 mph.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Irion County during the month of September.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Irion County during the month of August.

Public reported several tree branches broken and a wind gust of 60 mph.

The public reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

A Mesonet site measured a wind gust of 62 mph.

Public reported a few tree branches were blown down due to a microburst.

The public reported large tree branches 3 to 4 inches in diameter broken by the wind.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Irion County during the month of September.

The US Drought Monitor indicated extreme/exceptional drought conditions across Irion County during the month of August.

A wind gust of 70 mph was reported.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Irion County during the month of July.

The US Drought Monitor indicated severe/extreme drought conditions across Irion County during the month of June.

A trained spotter reported baseball size hail 5 miles north of Sherwood.

A trained spotter reported 3 inch diameter hail 4 miles northeast of Sherwood.

The public reported tennis ball size hail 4 miles north of Sherwood.

A COOP Observer reported wind gusts of 70 mph. The time was estimated by radar.

A COOP Observer reported golf ball size hail 3 miles east-southeast of Arden.

The US Drought Monitor indicated severe to extreme drought conditions across Irion County during the month of May.

Amateur Radio reported ping pong ball size at the Alon service station in Mertzon. Also, nickel to quarter size hail was reported.

The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate to severe drought conditions across Irion County during April.

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated moderate to severe drought conditions across Irion County during March.

The US Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Irion County during January.

The Tom Green Sheriffs Office reported flooded roads in Arden.

A social media post indicated several streets and low water crossings flooded in Mertzon.

A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail. There was no damage or injuries.

The Irion County Sheriff's Office reported numerous locations along FM 163 north of Barnhart under water with debris floating in the roadway. Flooding was also reported on CR 401 and CR 131.