YEAR |
DATE(s) |
EVENT |
2004 |
17th |
Large hail occurred in the evening across portion of Montgomery County.
Hail size ranged from 0.75" in Willis to 1.50" near Cut and Shoot and Conroe. The larger sized hail (that
eventually covered the ground) actually forced law enforcement officers to pull off the road. Total
danage was around $20,000. |
2001 |
29th |
Thunderstorm winds donwed trees around 3 AM from Porter to
Magnolia to Montgomery in Montgomery County. Total damage was estimated at $25,000. |
1999 |
1st-2nd |
A New Years Day tornado outbreak struck portions of Southeast Texas.
There were eight tornadoes (two F2s, three F1s and three F0s). Among the strongest
tornadoes...the first F1 struck just northeast of Huntsville (Walker County) and caused seven injuries. The first
F2 tornado was south of Trinity (Trinity County) where trees falling on residences and vehicles caused major damage.
One resident had an anemometer that recorded a 110 mph wind gust before being blown away. Another F2 tornado
struck around Devers (Liberty County) and completely destroyed three large houses. Tornadic winds dragged heavy
farm tractors (approximately 50000 lbs) over 10 to 15 feet. Another F1 tornado struck Gilchrist (Galveston County) and
tossed a motorized boat 150 to 200 feet down a street. Hail up to 0.75" also occurred in this outbreak in Houston and
Webster (Harris County) and in Groveton (Trinity County). Downtown Houston also had a 60 mph wind gust.
Total damage from this event was around $1.3 million. |
1999 |
22nd |
Large hail (up to softball size - 4.50") fell in College Station causing $10 million
damage. |
1998 |
21st |
An F1 tornado moved east-northeast across the Sam Houston National Forest
(Walker County) and caused $400,000 damage. Numerous trees (some up to 18 inches in diameter)were snapped along the
tornado path. Numerous camping shelters were destroyed. |
1997 |
12th-13th |
An ice storm led to over 1100 traffic accidents (accounting for three deaths) across Southeast Texas.
Trees, powerlines and roadways were all affected by the freezing rain and sleet. Estimated damage was set at $800,000. |
1997 |
27th |
An F1 tornado touched down in Pasadena (Harris County) and caused $12 million in damage
across its 1.5 mile long and 30 yard wide track. |