Texas, 1998

Damaging Winds in Texas, June 10, 1998

June 10, 1998 · NWS MAF · 9 events in 5 counties and zones

9 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$34,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
9

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.

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 89 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:27 UTC.

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Event by event

9 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dawson

When
June 10, 5:29 PM CST
Where
Dawson County, 1 mi S of Lamesa
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
32.720, -101.950

A bowing thunderstorm caused wind damage on the south end of Lamesa near the highway 137/349 split. A metal barn and two pivot irrigation systems were destroyed by the wind. A peak wind gust of 70 mph was recorded at KPET radio station. Also one utility pole was knocked down in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ector

When
June 10, 5:42 PM CST
Where
Ector County, 3 mi N of Odessa
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.900, -102.370

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in the north sections of Odessa

Thunderstorm Wind, Scurry

When
June 10, 5:45 PM CST
Where
Scurry County, 2 mi SW of Snyder
Property damage
$400
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.700, -100.920

Trees were knocked down in southwestern Snyder.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scurry

When
June 10, 5:49 PM CST
Where
Scurry County, 3 mi SE of Snyder
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.680, -100.870

Part of a mobile home roof was peeled up by thunderstorm winds. Later in the evening rainfall damaged the contents inside.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ector

When
June 10, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Ector County, Gardendale
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
32.000, -102.420

Outflow winds from a bowing thunderstorm knocked down a brick wall.

Thunderstorm Wind, Midland

When
June 10, 6:02 PM CST
Where
Midland County, 8 mi NNW of (Maf) Midland Intl
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
32.030, -102.250

As the Gardendale storm moved into northwestern Midland County winds were estimated at 60+ mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dawson

When
June 10, 6:30 PM CST
Where
Dawson County, 5 mi NNE of Lamesa
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
UTILITY COMPANY
Coordinates
32.800, -101.920

5 utility poles were knocked down by strong outflow winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dawson

When
June 10, 6:40 PM CST
Where
Dawson County, 8 mi E of Lamesa
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
32.730, -101.820

The Key community was at the apex of a bowing thunderstorm where half of a carport was ripped apart.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howard

When
June 10, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Howard County, Knott
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
UTILITY COMPANY
Coordinates
32.400, -101.650

Two utility poles were knocked down by strong outflow winds.

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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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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: 5652166, 5652172, 5652173, 5652174, 5652168, 5652167, 5652169, 5652170, 5652171.