Taylor storm history

Widespread freezing fog and drizzle fell, resulting in areas of ice on Interstate 20 and secondary roadways and bridges. A motorist was killed on the morning of December 27, 12 miles south of Buffalo Gap, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The vehicle he was driv…

A woman was swept away by raging waters near the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and Farm Road 89 as she attempted to escape her vehicle which had become stranded in flood waters.

Wind chill temperatures ranged from -10 to -17 degrees. During this time, there was a period of extreme wind chill temperatures. The extended cold weather damaged public utility systems infrastructure and buildings.

A report of large hail measured at 4.5 inches was received from the Severe Hazards Analysis and Verification Experiment affiliated with the National Severe Storms Laboratory. The vicious hail storm struck during the Abilene Art Walk children's parade. The Taylor County Sheriff's …

Excessive rainfall from heavy rains Friday night into Saturday morning across southwest Taylor County caused water to spill over the main spillway at Lake Abilene. This water flowed into Elm Creek and flooded several streets, homes, and businesses in the City of Abilene Sunday mo…

Flooding was reported along Cedar Creek. Water entered homes along FM1750. Water entered approximately 10 homes and washed out several roads.

The tropical wave that had plagued south central Texas over the past several days moved to the north on the morning of the 6th. Thunderstorms moved into Taylor county around 3 AM. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour produced rainfall amounts of up to 12 inches in the souther…

Baseball size hail pounded the eastern sections of Abilene. The area around Abilene Christian University was the hardest hit, with numerous windows broken at the school. Many vehicles were hard hit as well, with windshields broken out and holes punched through the roofs of conver…

Winds estimated at 105 mph did extensive damage across Dyess AFB. Several buildings suffered extensive roof damage and 3 airplanes were damaged.

A wind gust to 52 knots (60 mph) was recorded at the Abilene Municipal Airport at 1702 CST but wind gusts to 70 to 80 mph were reported throughout the city of Abilene. Many trees were uprooted and there was considerable roof damage. Power was lost for several thousand customers.

ASOS measured a 62 mph wind gust at the Abilene Regional Airport.

Public reported that a hangar door was blown off the track at the Freeman Jet Center at the Abilene Regional Airport.

Broadcast media relayed a public report of a billboard completely destroyed and wrapped around a telephone pole.

Broadcast media relayed a report from the public of a metal roof blown off of a small building across from the Abilene Livestock Auction barn.

A trained spotter reported high water on the roads beginning to flood vehicles in northwest portions of Abilene, with additional reports of flash flooding around the rest of Abilene.

A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that a microburst from a severe thunderstorm occurred across northern portions of Abilene. The 199 foot tower at the KTXS TV station was bent and pushed over onto the roof and all the way to the other side of the property, while …

Public report of street flooding.

A 78 mph wind gust was measured at the West Texas Mesonet observation station on the Abilene Christian University campus.

Public reported multiple tree branches blown down. A fence was also knocked down.

A county official reported the following damage at a one family residence: A portion of a gutter peeled off, debris in the yard, a shed blown over upside down, a solar panel installation pulled slightly out of the ground, and large tree branches knocked down. Time estimated based…

Public report of quarter size hail in Merkel, Texas.

Public report of quarter size hail at Abilene Christian University.

Public report of ping pong ball sized hail near Tye.

Public report of half dollar sized hail just west of Potosi.

Public report of tennis ball sized hail just south of Dyess AFB.

Public report of quarter size hail 2.5 miles northeast of Tuscola.

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Photos from the public of a metal roof on a home peeled up and displaced.

An amateur radio operator reported 2 to 2.5 inch diameter size hail in Tuscola.

Public reported half dollar size hail on social media near Ovalo.

Amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail at Lytle Lake in Abilene.

Public reported half dollar size hail.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Public reported flash flooding across streets with a few vehicles stranded.

Public report of street flooding due to flash flooding and a few vehicles stranded.

A NWS Storm Survey team reported damage to the door and roof of a large metal barn. In addition, large tree branches were broken off several trees. Also, an a/c compressor on side of house was moved off its foundation and flipped on its side. The wind speed was estimated at 85 mp…

There were 1 inch tree limbs broken.

An automated surface observation station reported a 62 mph wind gust.