Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

June 13th 2012 Severe Storms

Isolated severe storms developed across northern sections of North Texas late in the afternoon on June 13th, 2012. The storms pummeled parts of Dallas, Collin, and Fannin counties with hail the size of baseballs (2.75"), oranges (3"), and softballs (4.25"). Numerous cars and houses were severely damaged by the very large hail. Early damage estimates suggest that this storm may cost $900 million, making it one of the costliest hail storms ever in Texas.

The Fannin County storm also produced a brief EF0 tornado and damaging straight line winds. The tornado damage occurred one mile north of the city of Randolph. Damage was done to homes, barns and crops. The highest wind speeds were approximately 85 mph. Large trees were snapped in the area near CR 4145 and CR 4160.

Costliest Hail Storms in Texas
(in 2013 dollars)

1. May 5, 1995 (Mayfest) - North Texas, $1.62 billion

2. April 28, 1992 - Fort Worth and Waco, $1.21 billion

3. April 5, 2003 - North Texas, $1.13 billion

4. June 13, 2012 - North Texas, estimated $901 million

5. April 28, 1995 - DFW Airport, $654 million

6. May 8, 1981 - Palo Pinto County to Dallas, $486 million

Data Source:
Insurance Council of Texas