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Storm reports for December 16, 2001
On December 16, 2001, 0 hail, 3 damaging-wind and 3 tornado reports were logged across 1 state.
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On December 16, 2001, 0 hail, 3 damaging-wind and 3 tornado reports were logged across 1 state.
Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.
Storm reports by state
| State | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 0 | 3 | 3 | – |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $2.6 million in property damage and 2 injuries from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (6 events in 1 state). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto County, TX | 1 | 2 | 0 | $2.5 million |
| Montgomery County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $30,000 |
| Jasper County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $25,000 |
| Tyler County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $20,000 |
| Newton County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
What the National Weather Service wrote
- San Jacinto County, TX (near Pointblank) · Tornado F2 · $2.5 million · 2 injuries
“An F2 Tornado touched down at the Point Lookout West Estates. There were 2 minor injuries. 15 homes were destroyed, with 15 to 20 other homes receiving major damage. Trees and power lines were down. Reported by the Sheriff's office.” - Montgomery County, TX (near Willis) · Tornado F0 · $30,000
“An F0 Tornado touched down in Willis, along Montgomery Street, on FM 1097. Trees were uprooted, power lines were snapped with power outages in town, and there was minor roof damage to some homes. There were no injuries. Reported by Sheriff and public.” - Gregg County, TX (near Judson) · Tornado F0
“A weak tornado developed along a squall line and moved rapidly north northeast. Damage was confined to tree limbs and brush and occurred away from any buildings or structures.”
Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.
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