Texas, 1998Damaging 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.
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- 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.
For the second consecutive day, scattered thunderstorms produced damaging microbursts across West Central Texas.
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.
- 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.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Heat in Oklahoma, July 17, 19981 death · 1 event
- Wildfire in Montana, July 17 to 23, 1998$525,000 · 1 event
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, July 17, 1998$139,000 · 1.75 in hail · 17 events
- Wildfire in Montana, July 17 to 19, 1998$200,000 · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Louisiana, July 17, 1998$150,000 · 1 event
- Flash Flooding in Vermont, July 17, 1998$40,000 · 2 events
- Lightning Strike in New Jersey, July 17, 19983 injured · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Texas, July 17, 1998$30,000 · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Puerto Rico, July 17, 1998$15,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 event
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Massachusetts, July 17, 1998$8,000 · 0.88 in hail · 4 events
- Funnel Clouds in Florida, July 17, 19983 events
- Flood in Guam, July 17 to 28, 19983 events
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.