April 18, 2019 Come hail or high water In Feb. 2016, storms gathered over Val Verde County, Texas, bringing strong winds and hail, briefly stopping power in the city of Del Rio, Texas and leaving Laughlin’s aircraft between an icy rock and a cold, hard place.
Oct. 10, 2018 Foul weather strikes Laughlin Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was hit with a severe thunderstorm at approximately 3:56 a.m., Oct. 09, 2018, that flooded more than 24 buildings and left the flightline underwater.
Sept. 7, 2017 Laughlin, AETC tackle hailstorm recovery, one year later More than 18 months ago, a series of severe thunderstorms rolled through Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, dropping large chunks of ice on buildings, cars, and aircraft alike.The hail that rained down on the area Feb. 22, 2016, brought devastating effects to the base’s infrastructure. Along with the