What were the Top 5 weather events of 2024? [Video]

TEXAS, USA — The National Weather Service in San Angelo has released its list of the Top 5 weather events in its coverage area for 2024, which include tornadoes, flooding and record heat.

Weather across West Central Texas can change dramatically and typically includes flash floods, drought, wildfires, wind storms, winter storms, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.

“We are extremely grateful for our first responders who constantly save lives from hazardous weather. We are also thankful to many of our partners in emergency management, fire departments, law enforcement, amateur radio operators, County Judges, DPS, USGS, TxDOT, Farm Safety Service, radio, TV, and social media, NWS Cooperative Observers, rainfall observers, and trained spotters who assist us with real time reports. Special thanks to our local emergency officials who work diligently to warn and protect …