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As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Gillespie County, they produced severe winds that knocked over large trees and blew down power lines from Willow City southward to near Stonewall. Damage was also indicated to some roofs and homes, and one trailer east of Fredericksburg was overturned. Winds were estimated by residents of the area as approaching 100 mph.
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Willow City, Texas
| City | Willow City |
| County | Gillespie |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78675 |
A tornado first touched ground near the Beyer Feed Store on the north side of Fredericksburg on Hwy 16. It moved northeast and caused tree damage and took down a power line off Knopp School Rd. and Quail Run Dr. From aerial images, there is significant tree damage in about a 150 yard wide path extending to Koennecke-Eckhardt Rd. The tornado continued moving northeast where it crossed Herber-Schaefer Rd. There was tree and roof damage at a residence on FM 1631. The tornado dissipated a short time later as it crossed Wahrmund-Ahrens Rd. The highest estimated wind speed was 100 mph and it was rated EF-1.