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Bremond Residents Say Tornado Sounded Like Train Save Email Print
Posted: 3:36 AM May 8, 2008
Last Updated: 4:39 PM May 8, 2008
Reporter: Ashlea Sigman
Email Address: Sigman@kbtx.com


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It was scary evening for some Robertson County residents, as three tornadoes touched down across the county.

Before 8p.m. Wednesday night, the Yezak family's barn was in tact, and just 50 ft away from an old chicken house. The tornado lumped the two buildings into one big pile.

"This is part of the chicken house here, this is the roof. The actual floor is on top of my tractor," said Pat Yezak, of Bremond.

The tornado was over before the Yezaks knew it. It not only mangled their yard, it left nerves raw.

"I felt really bad about my daughter," said Pat. She called from Bryan and I said 'honey pray for mom and dad because there's a tornado coming and its right here and I've got to go because I've got to get in the closet.'"

"I didn't think about what I was doing to her at the time emotionally when I said that. As it was over with, the phone was ringing and it was her calling back and of course she was crying and I said 'hey, look, we're all good. Everything's fine, this is all just material stuff that can be replaced. It's ok," said Pat.

Neighbors in Bremond are just glad everyone here, is ok. While some sheds and barns were all or partially destroyed, the Yezak's home was untouched.

Maurice Yezak says that's thanks in part to the holy water his wife sprinkled on some of the buildings, moments before the tornado hit.

"She sprinkled it on this shop, this one didn't get any," said Maurice. "This one is good, this one is gone."

Just down the street, Mary Beth Ainsworth is crediting a higher power too.

"I thought Dear Lord, please don't let me have a heart attack because I really felt like I might," said Ainsworth.

Trees fell on Mary Beth's roof, and left huge limbs in her yard. Across the street, tin and trash clung to power lines, power lines lay across driveways, and mailboxes were stuck in trees.

Although the tornado upset nearly everything in its path, Robertson County Sheriff's officials say they had no reports of serious injuries due to the twister.

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Posted by: Melissa Location: College Station on May 11, 2008 at 02:46 PM
This is in response to "whatever" from CS: My parents live right outside of Bremond. My dad stood on the porch as the tornado came for them across another feild and tore up two big barns. My parents' house was hit directly. There are holes in the roof, the porch was torn off, the chicken house was blown into the woods 50yds away, and the well house was torn up and blown away. I just think you should think twice before you make judgements. The tornado was real, and my family is very lucky that they survived. I thank God for that every chance I get. Now I'm off to help my family clean up our property that is full of scrap metal and wood.

Posted by: kadie Location: Bryan on May 8, 2008 at 10:05 PM
ummm...the tornado was real! and my boyfriend lives in Easterly and he had to take his mother and sister to shelter! so dont sit there at comment if you werent there!!! many lives were in danger & your goin to sit there & say something you know nothing about! its okay bc god sees your selfishness!

Posted by: Cara Location: Bremond on May 8, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Yes it was a tornado. I watched it split off in to sister nados. Blessed my house and prayed. For all my friends that had damage if you need help just call.Pat and Mark we are here for you and anyone else.

Posted by: LeBlanc Location: College Station on May 8, 2008 at 06:29 PM
I'm so glad that nothin happened to Camp Creek Lake. I was freaking out.

Posted by: Carolyn Location: Central Texas on May 8, 2008 at 04:40 PM
This was the coolest thing I have ever seen. It was amazing. It developed right over my house. I kept watching and did not want to go in. My husband said I had that "deer in the headlight" look. I could have gotten struck by lighting at any time. I probably could have but the lightning was in front of the storm. The wind blew from all directions and the clouds were moving up and down and swirling. When I knew we were safe, I looked to the south and knew it finally developed into a dark tornado. I could hear the deep hum and it lasted a lot longer than I thought it would or it just got stronger. I have always loved a good lighting storm but I think this one was my favorite (since no one was injured).

Posted by: whatever Location: CS on May 8, 2008 at 03:26 PM
No that is not the Picture of the Actual storm. Funny how we are saying tornado, tornado, but untill the weather service serveys the damage the offical rulling will not be out. I am betting that it was strait line winds.

Posted by: Tim on May 8, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Is that a picture of the actual Tornado ?

Posted by: john Location: college station on May 8, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Any damage at the other touchdowns? And where were they(a map would be helpful); last night they were talking about Easterly and Hilltop Lakes and Normangee, but then it seemed to dissapate and I never heard anything more.

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