Parts of Mineral Wells, a city about 83 miles west of Dallas, were reeling Tuesday evening after a large storm system touched down and left significant damage.
Early speculation suggests the damage may have resulted from a suspected tornado that occurred as the storm moved across North Texas.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service will determine in coming days if there was a tornado and rate it based on wind speeds reported during the storm.
Several images from local newscasts and social media taken from the scene showed damaged homes and at least one uprooted tree.
“There is confirmed structural damage, and first responders are actively on scene working to assess the situation and ensure public safety,” city officials wrote in a news release.
To ensure first responders can access affected areas, authorities asked drivers to avoid traveling in the northeast area of Mineral Wells — from Country Club Estates to Lake Mineral Wells State Park along Highway 180.
Officials did not immediately confirm whether there had been any reported injuries or deaths as a result of the storm.
Other areas, such as cities in Johnson County, were impacted by strong winds and hail ranging up to the size of softballs, the weather service reported.
Tuesday’s bout of severe weather follows the deaths of two people last weekend when tornadoes hit Wise and Parker counties.
Juan Madrid, 51, died after an EF-2 tornado hit his home in Runaway Bay, according to his daughter Jackeline Madrid and Wise County Judge J.D. Clark.
A 69-year-old woman also died in a mobile home just south of Springtown, according to Parker County officials. Her identity has not been confirmed with The Dallas Morning News.