May 16, 1999
Severe thunderstorms affected western north Texas during the evening of the 16th, resulting in 1 tornado, numerous reports of large hail, and 1 report of damaging straight-line winds. The tornado was observed 2 miles north of Thalia in Foard County and was reported by a storm chaser. Damage, rated F1, included a destroyed barn, downed trees, and minor roof damage. A garage was also lifted and moved. Straight-line winds caused damage 2 miles southwest of Vernon in Wilbarger County, where 1 mobile
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5705478). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wilbarger County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.