Last Map Update: Sun, May 17, 2026 at 4:44:25 pm CDT
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Local Weather History For May 17th...
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1977: After a localized outbreak of severe storms with large hail, high winds and tornadoes in the central and northern
Texas Panhandle the day prior, a regional outbreak of tornadic supercells impacted the South Plains and Panhandle from late this afternoon into the evening. Beginning on the 16th, the weather pattern favored an active sloshing dryline that would remain in the region for four more days. Of the eight tornadoes confirmed this day, the most significant struck the northwest section of Plainview at 6:10 PM. A 1/2 mile section of the city suffered losses estimated between $150,000 and $200,000. Twenty-six homes and one mobile home were damaged, the antenna to the KVOP radio station was snapped, Lakeside Grade School suffered extensive roof damage, and numerous fences and utility lines were downed. Fortunately, no injuries occurred. Other less-destructive tornadoes were reported farther north in the Panhandle. Just over two hours later, another tornado occurred within sight of Plainview residents; this time remaining over open country eight miles southeast of Plainview. |
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