Weekend Storms leave damage across Central Texas

Strong overnight weekend storms delivered vital winds and rain from Georgetown to Bastrop, and residents across Central Texas were left to clean up debris and assess damage Monday.

Homeowners in South Austin areas like Timber Ridge reported trees uprooted, garbage strewn about, and property damage. “The storm came in quickly when I was about to go home,” Hector Dominguez said.

“It was like hell — it was so strong,” Dominguez added. “We weren’t prepared for that. The wind came very strongly.

Dominguez claimed the wind and rain knocked on his door and his power flickered. “It was pretty scary for the short time that it happened,” he added, equating the conditions to a storm.

Neighbor Chris Green said that residents expected storms, but many were caught off guard by their strength. “We knew the weather was coming; we just didn’t know how strong the winds were going to be, said Green. “That’s what pulls these little trees up.”

With the sun rising, cleanup crews were working throughout the region, focusing on fallen limbs and closed streets.

Further south in Austin, Melanie and Roman Gallardo waited for help after a big tree fell on their cars outside their home. The couple said they had moved away just before the tree fell.

“It’s just unbelievable,” remarked Melanie Gallardo. “We don’t even know what to do.

The near-miss was a reminder of how close the harm was, said Roman Gallardo. “I’m just glad that we’re all right instead of worrying about some metal,” he remarked.

The storm's reach went beyond Austin. Fallen trees destroyed a camper near the Georgetown Municipal Airport. High winds toppled patio furniture in Granite Shoals, and a trailer was pushed over a vehicle at a dealership in Bastrop.

The full extent of the storm's devastation became apparent as the sun rose and neighbors struggled to clear debris from houses and streets. Residents across the region reported issues, and cleanup operations continued.

No serious injuries were reported at the time, but officials asked homeowners to be vigilant around fallen trees and power lines while cleanup continues.