Power Outage in Streetman, TX

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill. 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 5 and -4 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 1 fatality in Freestone County due to the winter storm but no additional information could be obtained.

February 15, 2021

Tornado. A cone-shaped tornado was observed and videoed by storm chasers|and storm spotters to the west of Interstate 45 north of Buffalo|and Donie in Freestone County. The tornado became rain wrapped and|difficult to see, but is not believed to have crossed Interstate|45. The tornado occurred over a mostly rural area with limited |road access, but some tree damage was observed near the end of the|tornado track. Power flashes were also observed in a spotter |video.

October 13, 2018

Strong Wind. Three to four foot trees are down in Fairfield and a gas station sustained minor damage. Power lines were also down around the county. The damage was caused by strong east winds behind a departing MCS.

April 17, 2009

Tropical Storm. Several large trees were felled in the Fairfield area due to T.S. Ike. A tin carport was also dropped onto a pickup truck. Trees and large limbs fell onto power lines causing power outages. Winds were estimated between 35 and 45 MPH with higher gusts.

September 13, 2008

Thunderstorm Wind. Power lines knocked down.

July 02, 2005