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Strong Wind — Montague, Texas

March 15, 2026 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Magnitude
39 EG
Area
Montague

Event narrative (NOAA)

A father drowned while trying to rescue his two children near Selma Park at Lake Amon Carter after they were pushed out into the water by strong wind gusts. Peak gusts were observed to be between 40 and 50 mph at the time of the incident.

Other notable strong wind events in Texas

Hartley · December 2, 20032 killedLamb · May 9, 20132 killedHarris · January 17, 20061 killedMoore · January 1, 20061 killedMontgomery · September 22, 20061 killedSmith · October 28, 20211 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

Strong Wind — Montague, Texas, March 15, 2026 | DisasterAtlasUSA