May 19, 2025

Severe Weather Causes Devastation in Texas and Louisiana

News Summary

Severe weather has caused extensive damage across Texas and Louisiana, resulting in injuries and fatalities. A tragic incident in Texas saw a 10-year-old girl swept away by floodwaters. Lightning struck a home, injuring three individuals. High winds and large hail caused significant property damage in multiple areas, leading to cleanup efforts amid ongoing weather threats.

Texas – Severe weather wreaked havoc across parts of Texas and Louisiana on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, resulting in extensive property damage and multiple injuries. Tragically, a 10-year-old girl lost her life in Texas after being swept away by floodwaters. In addition to this devastating incident, three individuals suffered injuries when lightning struck a home, igniting a fire in Texas.

The storms were characterized by high winds and hail the size of softballs, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reporting occurrences of such hail in San Ygnacio, Texas. Videos from Texas A&M University campus in College Station captured dramatic scenes of torrential rainfall and winds that bent trees, illustrating the ferocity of the storm. In Garland, Texas, storms unleashed hail that battered outdoor seating areas, leading to widespread property concerns.

Structural damage was reported in Waco, Texas, where high winds caused downed trees and compromised roofs. Rural regions in North Texas were not spared either, with wind turbines damaged and disruptions occurring at a nearby airport due to severe thunderstorms. While meteorologists noted that much of the destruction in Texas was attributed to straight-line winds rather than tornado activity, a wind gust of 71 mph was recorded near Mandeville, Louisiana, contributing to snapped trees in the area.

In Louisiana, particularly around New Iberia, just outside New Orleans, hail sizes ranged from quarters to golf balls, posing both safety threats to individuals and risks to various properties. Additionally, an apparent tornado was reported to affect the area along Woolworth Road near Greenwood, Louisiana, compounding the damage incurred by the severe weather system.

As the storm system moved into Wednesday, flooding, large hail, and damaging winds were anticipated to continue. The northern Gulf Coast braced for localized flooding warnings, especially in major cities like New Orleans and Houston. Southeastern Louisiana faced the risk of intense rainfall, with precipitation rates expected to exceed one inch per hour. Flash flood warnings were issued, emphasizing the importance of safety for drivers and urging the public to avoid flooded roads with the advisory to “Turn around. Don’t drown.”

This severe weather event illustrates the dangers posed by storms in the region, and the impact it has on communities continues to develop as cleanup efforts begin. Emergency services are on heightened alert, and the situation remains dynamic as forecasters monitor ongoing weather patterns.

As communities assess the damage and recovery efforts commence, the previous loss of life and injuries serve as a reminder of the power of severe weather systems. Local authorities are encouraging residents to stay informed and prepared as conditions may still pose threats in the coming days.

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