This damage indicated wind speeds approaching 140 mph and damage at EF-3 level. These winds as well as winds that entered through wall openings caused severe damage to the north and south wings of the building. It appeared that the tornadic winds were able to open enough of the center part of the roof to enter the interior of the school. However damage was severe from the center of the school northeastward. The initial strike points at the school showed only minor EF-0 damage. Then the tornado crossed Rosita Valley Road, destroying mobile homes and damaging homes and tossing the debris into the south and west sides of the Rosita Valley Elementary School building. The tornado next struck a mobile home, tearing off its frame and tossing the debris into the school building. Damage to the three homes was rated EF-1 with the destroyed home rated EF-2. Along its path it damaged three more homes and destroyed a fourth. The tornado then moved toward the east-northeast, directly toward the school. It struck a four room home? destroying the outer walls and leaving only the interior walls standing. The team found the tornado touchdown point approximately one-quarter mile to the southwest of the Rosita Valley Elementary School. Following the wind damage, hail to the size of golfballs struck the area, along with very heavy rain.įollowing the winds and hail, the tornado struck next. Roofs were partially lifted, exteriors of homes were damaged, and trees were knocked over. Severe outflow winds from the storm estimated at between 80 mph and 100 mph struck the community first, causing minor damage to houses and mobile homes. The supercell crossed the Rio Grande near 6:00 pm CST and struck the community of Rosita Valley near 6:01pm CST. Reports from west of the Rio Grande indicate that a large and devastating tornado stuck Piedras Negras from the west, then dissipated on the west side of the Rio Grande. Distance (miles)īrief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A supercell thunderstorm formed in the Mexican mountains west of Piedras Negras, across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass. Historical Tornado EventsĪ total of 9 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Eagle Pass, TX. No historical earthquake events found in or near Eagle Pass, TX. No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Eagle Pass, TX. No volcano is found in or near Eagle Pass, TX. The following is a break down of these events: Type Other Weather Extremes EventsĪ total of 451 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Eagle Pass, TX were recorded from 1950 to 2010. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 1 to 2 times per month. The average high during this season is between 80.9☏ (27.2☌) and 67☏ (19.4☌). Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Eagle Pass to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced. It rains or snows a normal amount: 1 to 3 days per month. Fall (September through November)įall daily highs range from 99.4☏ (37.4☌) and 73.4☏ (23☌), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Eagle Pass, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual. These months see the most precipitation with 1 to 4 days of precipitation per month. The middle-year months have hot weather with high temperatures that are extremely hot. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals. Rain is rare with 2 to 3 days of significant precipitation per month. Highs range from 99.5☏ (37.5☌) and 79.2☏ (26.2☌) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Overall Eagle Pass Travel Experience by Season Spring (March through May)
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