Power Outage in Floresville, TX

An NWS damage survey concluded that a small EF0 tornado touched down just south of La Vernia during the predawn hours of Sunday July 26 at approximately 510 AM CDT. The tornado touched down along Hwy 87 north of Sutherland Springs. The tornado then moved northwest and crossed CR 307, Enck Ln., Oakview Dr., Oak Hollow Dr., Hickory Run, and Ranch Country Rd. The tornado continued northwest and crossed Blackjack Rd., Cibolo Ridge, and Pullman Rd. The tornado track ended at Pullman Road as road access farther northwest near CR 344 was not available. The majority of damage was to trees and outbuildings. Power poles and lines were also damaged in a few locations. The maximum winds associated with this tornado were estimated to be 70 mph making it an EF0 tornado. Some minor tree damage was found west of La Vernia near CR 356, CR 357 and along Hwy 87 but was determined that this damage was not caused by a tornado.

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that knocked a tree onto power lines in Floresville.

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph near the junction of Hwy 97 and FM1344. Power outages were reported in Floresville.

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down power lines on FM775 between Hwy 181 and CR128.

A tornado touched down near Hickory Circle about 0.5 miles south of Floresville. The tornado produced tree and minor roof damage across several city streets as it moved north. The damage increased in coverage and intensity as it approached Hwy 181. Just east of the intersection of Hwys 181 and 97, substantial roof damage was observed to a few homes as well as businesses along Hwy 181. This included several campers and recreational vehicles that were destroyed. One 5th wheel camper was thrown on top of a local hotel. One large billboard metal sign and structure was destroyed along with multiple power poles. The damage peaked at Floresville high school. A large two story classroom building on campus had the upper story wall collapse inward which appears to have caused a partial roof collapse of the building. The other side of the building had its wall blown out toward Hwy 97. Winds were estimated to be 120 mph. Other minor window damage and impact damage was observed at the school. The tornado weakened as it continued north of the high |school and west of Hwy 97, producing minor roof, shingle, and tree damage. City damage is estimated at 1.5 million dollars, this does not include insured losses and damage to the High School.

A tornado touched down near Hickory Circle about 0.5 miles south of Floresville. The tornado produced tree and minor roof damage across several city streets as it moved north. The damage increased in coverage and intensity as it approached Hwy 181. Just east of the intersection of Hwys 181 and 97, substantial roof damage was observed to a few homes as well as businesses along Hwy 181. This included several campers and recreational vehicles that were destroyed. One 5th wheel camper was thrown on top of a local hotel. One large billboard metal sign and structure was destroyed along with multiple power poles. The damage peaked at Floresville high school. A large two story classroom building on campus had the upper story wall collapse inward which appears to have caused a partial roof collapse of the building. The other side of the building had its wall blown out toward Hwy 97. Winds were estimated to be 120 mph. Other minor window damage and impact damage was observed at the school. The tornado weakened as it continued north of the high |school and west of Hwy 97, producing minor roof, shingle, and tree damage. City damage is estimated at 1.5 million dollars, this does not include insured losses and damage to the High School.

Two large trees were reportedly blown down along with a power pole. A travel trailer was also blown off the road and destroyed.

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that damaged roofs, trees, and blew down power lines and poles just south of Stockdale near Kosciusko. Damage was reported along FM 541 toward Poth as well as on the east side of Highway 123 near Country Roads 451 and 252. Roof damage was also reported in this area.

Thunderstorms produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph which knocked down numerous power lines across Wilson County.

The utility company reported large tree limbs down on powerlines.

Freezing rain and drizzle began in Wilson County near 10 pm on the evening of January 15. By early the next morning, the accumulation of ice had forced the closing of most bridges and roads. The ice also caused power outages to nearly 2000 county residents, with the worst problems reported in Stockdale, Eagle Creek, and Creekwood. Most schools, public offices, and businesses in the county were closed on January 16, with some still closed on January 17.

Former Hurricane Claudette, now Tropical Storm Claudette, produced damaging winds briefly during the evening of July 15. Emergency Management personnel reported scores of trees knocked down, along with hundreds of tree limbs. Minor damage was also reported to one barn. A cow was killed in Poth when it was struck by a power pole that had been knocked down. Around 1000 people lost power for several hours.