Texas, 1998

Damaging Winds in Texas, July 17, 1998

July 17, 1998 · NWS SJT · 3 events in 3 counties and zones

For the second consecutive day, scattered thunderstorms produced damaging microbursts across West Central Texas.

Where it happened

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  • Cold
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  • Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$12,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS SJT wrote it up.

For the second consecutive day, scattered thunderstorms produced damaging microbursts across West Central Texas.

The radar

The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.

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Event by event

3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nolan

When
July 17, 1:30 PM CST
Where
Nolan County, Sweetwater
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
UNKNOWN
Coordinates
32.470, -100.400

The roof of a commercial building was ripped off by high winds, with debris from the roof damaging a passing car.

Thunderstorm Wind, San Saba

When
July 17, 4:20 PM CST
Where
San Saba County, San Saba
Property damage
$500
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.200, -98.730

A television antennae was blown down and destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When
July 17, 4:50 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where
Jones County, Hamlin
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
32.880, -100.130

A carport was destroyed and portions of a neighbouring home severely damaged. Several large tree limbs were also snapped off.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5662227, 5662228, 5662229.