A strong upper level low pressure system moved due east near the US/Mexico border and was centered over northern Mexico near the New Mexico state line by the morning of the 15th. With the jet streak around the base of the upper level low to the south and a northern stream jet with its western extent over Nebraska, a large region of vertical ascent with upper level divergence was also present. The strong mid level winds helped to steer the south-southeasterly 850-700 hPa flow. As a result, throughout the 14th and early on the 15th, upper air soundings showed a pronounced warm nose of around 5C between 800-850 mb. With below freezing temperatures right at the surface, this was ideal for a pronounced freezing rain event with several batches of precipitation working through the region, even some precipitation bands had convection associated with them. Extensive damage was reported with damage totals well into the tens of millions across the northern and northeastern TX panhandle. As indicated by Xcel Energy company, 58,000 customers were impacted at the height of the storm. This was their largest event in almost 17 years. Much of the financial losses reported were due to broken power poles and downed power lines of the electric coops and debris clean-up from numerous downed tree limbs. Several homes where damaged or destroyed due to electric fires caused by the ice.

Ice Storm in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 18:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice Storm in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 21:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 188.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice Storm in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 16:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Resident count of 2,132 affected with four homes severely damage due to electrical fires and one home was destroyed There were 320 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.

Ice Storm in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 14:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The number of residents affected were 6482. There were 117 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.

Ice Storm in LIPSCOMB, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 17:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Resident count of 701 affected. There were 12 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.

Ice Storm in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 18:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.70M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The number of residents affected were 3066. There were 413 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.

Ice Storm in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-17 18:11:00 to 15-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The number of residents affected were 1088. There were 250 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.