Power Outage in New Braunfels, TX

An NWS survey on the west side of Canyon Lake found sporadic tree damage, along with two power poles snapped and approximately 1/4 of a single family home torn off. The damage area was near Canyon Lake Boat Ramp #6 on the south central side of the|lake along and near Canyon Lake Drive and Rimrock Pass. The damage was rated EF-1 and winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Hurricane Harvey moved onshore as a Category 4 hurricane over San Jose Island east of Rockport during the late evening of August 25th. Harvey moved inland entering southern DeWitt County during the morning of August 26th as a Category 1 hurricane. It continued to weaken as it moved farther inland eventually reaching south central Gonzales County as a tropical storm during the late evening of August 26th. The center of the storm made a loop through Gonzales, Karnes, and DeWitt Counties before exiting our County Warning Area during the afternoon of August 27th moving into Victoria County. ||Winds frequently gusted over 50 mph across the county, The maximum recorded wind gusts were 58 mph at New Braunfels Airport. Tropical storm force winds with estimated gusts up to 60 mph caused damage across the region. Trees and branches were knocked down by the winds. Some of these in turn knocked down power lines causing power outages. At one point, 15,000 customers in Comal County were without power. There was also some minor structural damage in Comal County. Maximum rainfall totals were near 7 inches on the east side of the county. Several low water crossings were flooded for days. Wind driven rain led to water damage at the New Braunfels Police Department as well as the Christus Santa Rosa Hospital. Comal County hosted over 200 middle Texas coast evacuees.

A storm survey along the Guadalupe River from River Road down into the city of New Braunfels showed devastation along the banks of the river. The river rose some 20+ feet in less than 2 hours sweeping campers, cars, trailers, tubes, and other debris down the river toward New Braunfels and Seguin. Campsites downstream of the 3rd River Road crossing where demolished and swept clean due to the power of water. The campsites along the stretch of River Road near Camp Hueco Springs were especially hit hard as Elm creek flooded and brought tremendous water into the Guadalupe. A death occurred at this location as a man was swept downstream. Other campers were rescued down in New Braunfels after being swept miles downstream. Tubing businesses along the Guadalupe suffered major losses along with homes from Gruene down into Seguin. Thirty vehicles and 14 RVs were removed from the River in Comal County. One hundred twenty-one homes and businesses suffered damage. Damage estimate does not include other insured losses.

A storm survey along the Guadalupe River from River Road down into the city of New Braunfels showed devastation along the banks of the river. The river rose some 20+ feet in less than 2 hours sweeping campers, cars, trailers, tubes, and other debris down the river toward New Braunfels and Seguin. Campsites downstream of the 3rd River Road crossing where demolished and swept clean due to the power of water. The campsites along the stretch of River Road near Camp Hueco Springs were especially hit hard as Elm creek flooded and brought tremendous water into the Guadalupe. A death occurred at this location as a man was swept downstream. Other campers were rescued down in New Braunfels after being swept miles downstream. Tubing businesses along the Guadalupe suffered major losses along with homes from Gruene down into Seguin. Thirty vehicles and 14 RVs were removed from the River in Comal County. One hundred twenty-one homes and businesses suffered damage. Damage estimate does not include other insured losses.

Light freezing rain and drizzle were reported through the afternoon of January 15, with ice forcing the closing of roads and bridges by late afternoon. Offices and businesses, along with schools, remained closed for January 16, reopening near noon on January 17. It was estimated that some 5,000 people were without power for at least part of the winter event.

Thunderstorms forming along the northern Texas Hill Country in the late afternoon moved southward into the evening hours. As the storms moved across Canyon Lake they produced severe downbursts that blew over power lines and trees.

A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds that knocked down trees and blew over power lines in the New Braunfels area. Additional minor damage was reported to roofs of homes and outbuildings

Power was knocked out over much of the county as tree limbs and trees were blown over along the southern half of the county.