THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The former Weather Bureau Building is said to be haunted by a chief meteorologist who reportedly died after falling down the staircase during a storm. Witnesses have described phantom footsteps on the stairs and unexplained activity inside the historic structure. The recurring reports have made it one of Abilene's locally known haunted buildings.
Built in 1909, the town weather bureau used to own the historic building, until services were relocated to the local airport. The building is allegedly haunted by the former chief meteorologist, who fell down the staircase on a particularly stormy night whilst going to retrieve a chart from the basement. Employees of the current firm have reported hearing someone falling down the stairs, but upon investigation, no one is there. Legend has it that the paranormal activity increases during unusual weather events.