Power Outage in Crockett, TX

Volunteer firefighters in Houston County reported multiple downed trees and a down power line due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Bitter cold air and wind overspread SE Texas behind and Arctic front on Valentines Day with wind chill indices below zero for much about a 30 hour period Between Sunday night and Tuesday morning. Increased power demand, wind and ice led to widespread power outages. Bursting pipes caused many to be without water as well.

Trees and power lines were downed around Crockett and the surrounding communities. There was a report of minor deck damage to a residence off of Highway 7.

Wind damage across parts of the Crockett area included portions of an 8 to 10 block section in and around Holiday Inn Express and Crockett Sales & Rentals. Several buildings were moved and some were rolled. Bay doors were blown in and out at additional area businesses. There was also damage to sheds, feeders and business signs. Large air conditioning units on roofs were damaged too. Downed trees caused minor damage to three homes. Power lines were also downed.

Power lines and trees were downed along Highway 7 between Crockett and the county line.

Power lines were downed.

Severe thunderstorms downed power lines in Crockett and also downed trees throughout the county.

Thunderstorm winds downed power lines in and around Crockett.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in the Crockett area. One tree fell on and damaged a home on 5th street in Crockett.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines between Crockett and Kennard.

Trees and power lines were blown down across town.

Barn roof blown off. Three power lines down with 18-inch diameter trees snapped off.

Power line down.

Trees and power poles down from the western half of the county eastward to Crockett.

Trees and power poles down from the western half of the county eastward to Crockett.

Trees and powerlines down along Highway 19 and FM 2022 from Crockett to Latexo to Grapeland.

Sheriff's office reported trees and power lines down.

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Numerous trees and power lines down in Crockett. Mobile home destroyed 4 miles east of Crockett.

Numerous trees and power lines down.