Wise storm history

A 43 year old male was killed when a semi jackknifed on a wet road and hit the oncoming car the male was driving. The accident occurred near the intersection of TX 101 and FM 1786.

Temperatures this month ranged from the upper 90s to over 100 degrees during the month of July. An elderly women died in her overheated home on the 7th, and a second heat victim was found outside on the 15th while working on a job. A heat advisory was in effect from the 11th thro…

Twelve major and eighteen minor accidents were reported over the weekend due to icy conditions on roadways.

Up to 3 of ice and sleet accumulated in Wise County. Most of the accumulations were due to sleet. Three inches of sleet was reported near Decatur. US 380 between Decatur and Bridgeport was shut down on the 7th. Traffic was very slow or stopped on parts of Highway 287 due to ice, …

An average of 10-12 of snow fell across the county. The COOP Observer in Alvord reported a snow depth of 7 the morning of the 12th, and the COOP Observer in Decatur reported a total snow of 11. A NWS meteorologist measured 12 of snow southeast of Decatur. The local newspaper repo…

Large hail struck three car dealerships in Decatur, causing an estimated $2 million in damage.

A social media report indicated hail ranging from quarter sized to golf ball sized in Rhome.

An mPing report indicated quarter sized hail midway between Decatur and Justin.

A water rescue was conducted near Preskitt Rd and FM 51.

A public report indicated damage to an outdoor metal building 6 miles east-southeast of Decatur. Some of the walls were collapsed and portions of the roof were destroyed.

A trained spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust 1 mile north of Decatur with a personal weather station.

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 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.

Ham radio estimated 50-60 mph wind gusts in the city of Alvord.

Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

Baseball sized hail was reported just south of Runaway Bay.

Report of 1.5 inch hail from mPING.

Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.

Storm chaser video showed several trees blown down onto Hwy 114 between Bridgeport and Paradise.

Several Facebook reports relayed numerous trees down in and around Paradise with some outbuildings damaged.

Social media reports showed numerous trees were blown down across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. It was reported 20 large trees were blown down at the Bridgeport Country Club.

A member of the public reported large tree limbs blown down at a home near CR 3336 at FM 2123.

Amateur radio reported street flooding across Bridgeport and a tree blocking the road on FM 2123 near the Bridgeport Golf Course. Amateur radio also specifically reported Hovey Street and 10th street was flooded.

Amateur radio reported flooding near the intersection of FM 1810 and CR 1340 east of the city of Chico.

Multiple flooded roads were reported in Wise County, including portions of W Thompson St, FM 51, Old Decatur Rd at Alvord Rd, Halsell St, and several county roads.

Emergency management reported that multiple streets in Bridgeport were flooded. Pioneer Road in New Fairview was also closed due to high water..

Mping report of quarter size hail.

Mping report of quarter size hail.

A member of the public reported half dollar sized hail in Bridgeport.

A video from the public showed large amounts of pea to quarter size hail falling near Alvord.

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph wind gust. Sustained winds were around 40 mph at the time. Minor window and tree damage was also reported as a result of the strong winds.

Broadcast media measured a 63 mph wind gust with a handheld anemometer in southwestern Wise County.

An mPING report indicated quarter sized hail 3 miles southeast of Paradise.

Emergency manager reported that the roof was ripped off the second story of a home on CR 1742. Power line damage was also reported on CR 1742.

A 70 mph wind gust was measured on the west side of Decatur.

Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped or roof blown off.

Trained spotter reported estimated 80 mph winds, along with an uprooted 2 foot tree.

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

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

Snow totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Wise County.

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

An mPING report of roadway flooding was received in Decatur.

Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county early in the month.