Thunderstorm Wind in Bexar County, Texas

San Antonio Office of Emergency Management reported numerous trees damaged in the Trophy Ridge subdivision. Some minor roof damage also reported. USAA insurance company reported 1000 property and 1000 auto claims in Bexar County during this night due. Damage brought on by strong winds and hail. Monetary damage amounts are an estimate.

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew across much of the downtown area of San Antonio. A large a tree on King William St. was blown down and this is just one of hundreds of trees that were severely damaged or were uprooted across the city during the late afternoon hours during this event. Some of the downed trees fell on homes and cars and caused structural damage adding to the overall monetary loss for the event which does include an estimate of insured losses as well as city cleanup.

Hail first began falling in extreme northwestern Bexar County near 1230 CST, increasing to golf ball-size by 2450 CST. At 2456 CST, winds gusted to 56 knots at the San Antonio International Airport. Shortly after 0100 CST, residents in north-central San Antonio reported hearing a "roaring train" sound near the airport. Power lines were downed in the area, trees were blown over and a sturdy metal sign was knocked down. Windows were blown out at Broadway and Intersate 410. Shortly afterward, wind gusts to 58 knots were recorded at Randolph Air Force Base. Leaves were stripped from trees in north Bexar County. Considerable damage was reported to roofs of homes and to windows of cars and houses across the northern half of Bexar County. Some of the roof damage was due to broken tree branches being blown over onto houses. Power was knocked to 30,000 homes and businesses for several hours.