Lightning reported 1 mi S of Brady
A lightning strike started a fire at a hotel in Brady. The Texas State Fire Marshal has ruled the building a total loss due to the extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.
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For McCulloch County, NOAA lists 23 hail reports (largest 3 in), 12 damaging-wind reports (up to 74 mph) and 1 tornado report from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A lightning strike started a fire at a hotel in Brady. The Texas State Fire Marshal has ruled the building a total loss due to the extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.
A wind gust of 67 mph was reported at the Brady airport.
Public reported quarter size hail.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Brady
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