Power Outage in Athens, TX

Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 25 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 10 and -5 degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperature on the 15th was only in the teens. Wind chill values during the 14th-16th were between 10 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit most of the time. The cold temperatures resulted in an extreme amount of damage to pipes, infrastructure, and power. The State listed 2 fatalities in Henderson County due to the winter storm but no additional information could be obtained.

Thunderstorms winds blew the roof off a house near the intersection of FM 314 and CR 3417. Numerous power poles were also blown down along CR 3417.

Several trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office report showed 16 calls of trees down across the city of Athens and across the county.

Strong northwest winds behind a cold front blew down a few trees in the county. One tree in Athens was blocking part of Clifford Street. Some power lines were also knocked down by the strong winds.

Power poles were knocked down, trees were snapped and blown over, and minor roof damage occurred to properties.

A large tree and power lines were blown down near the Silver Shores community.

Widespread tree damage was reported in Enchanted Oaks. Numerous trees fell on homes, carports, and powerlines. Damage was reported to several structures.

There were numerous reports of wind damage in the community of Payne Springs. Numerous trees and powerlines were down. There was roof damage to 10 homes due to fallen trees.

Numerous trees were down across the county. An estimated 100 trees were down in the western half of the county. Dozens of downed trees were estimated in the eastern portions of the county. A large tree fell over the road at an intersection of FM 804 to the southeast of Athens. Approximately 5,000 electric customers were without power in the western half of the county.

Numerous trees were down across the county. An estimated 100 trees were down in the western half of the county. Dozens of downed trees were estimated in the eastern portions of the county. A large tree fell over the road at an intersection of FM 804 to the southeast of Athens. Approximately 5,000 electric customers were without power in the western half of the county.

Winds between 25 and 35 MPH with higher gusts occurred for several hours as T.S. Ike moved just east of the area. The roof of the Sears building was damaged near Cedar Creek Lake. Power lines in and around Athens and Malakoff were damaged from falling trees and large limbs. A large tree branch fell on an apartment complex in Athens, poking holes in the roof and causing water damage from heavy rains. About 50 trees had to be cleared from roadways. Persistent light to moderate rains caused a road closure on FM 317 south of Chandler when a culvert was washed out.

A tree limb fell on a power line on Hawn Street.

Large tree limbs were broken in the western part of the county, and a power pole fell across Gauntt Street in the western part of Athens. A tree limb fell on a power line on West Larkin.

Tree limbs were snapped and fell across power lines, causing power outages.

Numerous reports of trees and power lines across roads in Coffee City and Berryville.

Several trees downed. Some power lines were pulled down.

Several trees downed. Some power lines were pulled down.

At least eight power lines and numerous trees were blown down by the winds, which were between 20 to 30 MPH sustained and gusted between 50 and 60 MPH for hours. A huge cloud of dust overspread the county, causing visibilities to fall dramatically. Businesses had signs and windows blown out as well. The winds helped spread a grassfire near Athens, burning almost eight acres.

Customers were without power in the Cedar Creek Lake area as lines were forced down by ice accumulations. Some limbs also fell on the power lines.

A quarter-inch of ice fell across the county. Numerous wrecks were reported in Gun Barrel City due to icy road conditions. Power outages were also reported due to iced power lines.

Power lines and trees knocked down.

Several roofs blown off buildings and numerous trees and power lines blown down.

Power lines were blown down at Seven Points.

Trees and power lines were blown down west of Athens.

A severe thunderstorm over Henderson County produced a downburst of severe winds across the town of Gun Barrel City. Power poles were knocked down, trees were snapped and blown over, and minor roof damage occurred to properties.