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National Weather Service releases report on Elgin tornado

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Rating: EF2Estimated peak wind: 130 mphPath length/statute: 12.12 milesPath width/maximum: 500 yardsFatalities: 0Injuries: 3Start date: 3/21/2022Start time: 6:30 p.m. CDTStart location: 6 NE Garfield, Travis CountyStart latitude/longitude: 30.2524/-97.4755End date: 3/21/2022End time: 6:50 p.m. CDTEnd location: 3 ENE Elgin, Bastrop CountyEnd latitude/longitude: 30.3633/-97.3214The Elgin tornado began roughly nine miles southwest of Elgin near Dry Creek Road and Union Lee Church Road. The tornado moved northeast crossing Upper Elgin River Road, Balch Road, Youngs Prairie Road, and Crooked Hollow Road. Significant damage was observed through this region to many homes. This included the destruction of multiple mobile homes, significant roof damage to ...

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