Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: SAN LEON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 15:40:00 to 23-JUL-00 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: SUGARLAND
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Cars damaged by fallen light poles at car dealership on SH 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: SANTA FE
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees down across county with power lines down in Smith Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:20:00 to 23-JUL-00 14:20:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread trees and power lines down over the southern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: THE WOODLANDS
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roof blown off small business.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:25:00 to 23-JUL-00 14:25:00 (CST)
Location: TOMBALL
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Billboards and trees down on FM 2920 one mile south of FM 249.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 13:25:00 to 23-JUL-00 13:25:00 (CST)
Location: CONROE
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down in Walden near Lake Conroe.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLORADO, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 17:10:00 to 23-JUL-00 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBUS
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUSTIN, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 17:15:00 to 23-JUL-00 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: SHELBY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 17:15:00 to 23-JUL-00 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: FREEPORT
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Wall of building blown down with trees down on Ave. A.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 17:38:00 to 23-JUL-00 17:38:00 (CST)
Location: EL CAMPO
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Awning of gas station blown off with car overturned.

Funnel Cloud in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 15:30:00 to 23-JUL-00 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: PEARLAND
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous funnel clouds sighted west of SH 288 and FM 518.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:18:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:18:00 (CST)
Location: HITCHCOCK
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Railroad crossbars blown down and touching power lines at FM 2004 and SH 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: GALVESTON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:20:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:20:00 (CST)
Location: ALVIN
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down on CR 284.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUSTIN, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 16:30:00 to 23-JUL-00 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: INDUSTRY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:35:00 to 23-JUL-00 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: JERSEY VILLAGE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Fiberglass roof blown off nursery at FM 1960 and Jones Rd. with numerous light poles blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:45:00 to 23-JUL-00 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: HOUSTON
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Numerous reports of trees down in the Houston area with patio furniture damaged in the Montrose area.  Wind gusts estimated of 50 to 55 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:45:00 to 23-JUL-00 14:45:00 (CST)
Location: DEVERS
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 14:55:00 to 23-JUL-00 14:55:00 (CST)
Location: MONROE CITY
Magnitude: 69 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines down along SH 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 15:30:00 to 23-JUL-00 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: HOUSTON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Trees down along S. Braeswood in southwest Houston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-00 18:20:00 to 23-JUL-00 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: MIDFIELD
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree limbs down.A rare mid summer cold front combined with extreme instability to produce a severe squall line which pushed through southeast Texas on the afternoon and early evening of July 23rd.  The storms resulted in numerous reports of wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph producing widespread wind damage.  Hail of dime to golfball size was also reported in a few areas.