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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF0 |
| -- Length | 1.16 Miles |
| -- Width | 125 Yards |
| State | TEXAS |
| County/Area | TRAVIS |
| WFO | EWX |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2015-05-23 20:37 CST-6 |
| Begin Location | 1NNE JONESTOWN |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 30.5155/-97.8883 |
| End Date | 2015-05-23 20:38 CST-6 |
| End Location | 2NE JONESTOWN |
| End Lat/Lon | 30.5241/-97.8716 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | An upper level shortwave trough moved around the longwave low over the Four Corners region. This upper distubance interacted with a surface boundary moving northward as a warm front from South Texas into a very moist airmass. This combination led to thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and isolated severe weather. A historic flash flood occurred on the Blanco River late Saturday night into Sunday. Hundreds of homes were destroyed along the river from the City of Blanco down into Wimberley and San Marcos. The flood wave continued downstream for days affecting residents and homes along the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers. Early estimates show damages in excess of 100 million dollars. Several people lost their lives due to flash flooding. A large tornado outbreak occurred this Saturday night producing numerous small brief tornadoes. |
| Event Narrative | A NWS storm survey found evidence of a weak EF-0 tornado that initially touched down near FM 1431 and produced damage at a school. The tornado traveled northeast and caused considerable tree damage in the Indian Hills subdivision before dissipating right near the Williamson County line. Other wind damage was observed near New Hope Dr., but could not conclusively be associated with this tornado path. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 13 | 0 | 220.010M | 0.00K | |||||||
| VANCE | REAL CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 04:22 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MONTELL | UVALDE CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 06:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| SCHUMANSVILLE | GUADALUPE CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 13:14 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PAIGE | BASTROP CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 13:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BERGHIEM | KENDALL CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 15:40 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| KNIPPA | UVALDE CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| UTOPIA | UVALDE CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| FRATT | BEXAR CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 16:14 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| CONCAN | UVALDE CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 16:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LEAKEY | REAL CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 17:13 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BLANCO | BLANCO CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 17:17 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 1 | 0 | 20.000M | 0.00K | |
| TWIN SISTERS | BLANCO CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 18:17 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 1 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| SABINAL | UVALDE CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 18:40 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BALCONES HGTS | BEXAR CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 19:16 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LEON VLY | BEXAR CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 19:22 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MT GAYNOR | HAYS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 19:53 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| JOHNSON CITY | BLANCO CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 19:55 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| JONESTOWN BAR K ARPT | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 19:58 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WETMORE | BEXAR CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BATESVILLE | ZAVALA CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:11 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MANCHACA | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:11 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LIBERTY HILL | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:22 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| FISKVILLE | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LIBERTY HILL | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| JONESTOWN | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:37 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WHITE STONE | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:37 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NORTH OAKS | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:39 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NORTH OAKS | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:40 | CST-6 | Lightning | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| SPRINKLE | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:42 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| AUSTIN EXEC ARPK | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:43 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ELYSIUM | BASTROP CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:43 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| FISKVILLE | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:43 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ANDICE | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LEANDER | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 20:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HUTTO | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 21:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LIBERTY HILL | WILLIAMSON CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 21:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| FISKVILLE | TRAVIS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 21:49 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SPRING BRANCH | COMAL CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 22:01 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WIMBERLEY | HAYS CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 22:11 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DEVINE | MEDINA CO. | TX | 05/23/2015 | 22:50 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WIMBERLEY | HAYS CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 00:03 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 10 | 0 | 100.000M | 0.00K | |
| RIO FRIO | REAL CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 00:45 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| RIO FRIO | REAL CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 00:45 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| UVALDE | UVALDE CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 01:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| (HDO)HONDO MUNI ARPT | MEDINA CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 01:45 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 1 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| KYLE | HAYS CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 02:17 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 100.000M | 0.00K | |
| REEDVILLE | CALDWELL CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 04:19 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LOCKHART | CALDWELL CO. | TX | 05/24/2015 | 05:43 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 13 | 0 | 220.010M | 0.00K |
