Downed power poles remain hanging following an EF-2 tornado in Mineral Wells, TX on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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North Texas was hit by seven known tornadoes over the span of four days.
The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office released a report on five of the tornadoes that struck Tuesday during a large storm, which also brought hail and strong winds. A report about the two tornadoes on Saturday was released Sunday, a day after they hit.
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Meteorologists use the Enhanced Fujita Scale to rate tornado severity by using damage surveys to estimate wind speeds, according to the weather service’s website. The lowest ranking for a tornado is EF-0 with winds from 65 to 85 mph and the highest is EF-5, with winds reaching over 200 mph.
Here’s what to know about the tornadoes, their rankings and the damage they caused.
Southwest Bowie
Bowie, a town located in Montague County about 93 miles northwest of Dallas, was impacted by a tornado that remains unrated as of Thursday, according to the weather service.
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The report estimates that the tornado touched down about 2:56 p.m. and dissolved a minute later. There were no injuries, though video evidence shows tree damage along Highway 59.
EF-3 in Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells, a city about 83 miles west of Dallas, was hit by the storm’s current highest-rated tornado: an EF-3.
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Wind speeds were estimated by the weather service to be about 145 mph. The tornado touched down about 5:05 p.m. near Sundown Road and FM 1821, according to the report. The weather service has not yet released an estimated end time for the tornado.
A damaged home is surrounded by debris following an EF-2 tornado in Mineral Wells, TX on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Weather service officials reported seeing multiple carports collapsed and homes with significant damage across several neighborhoods, including one with its entire roof removed and blown about 200 feet.
Commercial buildings and warehouses in the Fort Wolters Historical area, mainly constructed of wood, metal and brick, either collapsed or received significant structural damage.
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Damages are seen to a establishment inside Wolters Industrial Park after a major tornado went through Mineral Wells, TX on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Five people were injured during the storm. Several people were evaluated, and two were taken to Palo Pinto General Hospital, but Mineral Wells fire officials said there were no critical injuries.
Johnson County tornadoes
The weather service confirmed three tornadoes hit different areas of Johnson County during Tuesday’s storm.
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A tornado that remains unrated as of Thursday struck Cresson, located about 57 miles southwest of Dallas. The weather service estimated it formed about 6:17 p.m. and ended a minute later.
A tornado damage path couldn’t be located by officials, and therefore, further analysis is needed to provide more details about the impact, the report said.
An EF-0 tornado with estimated winds of 80 mph impacted Lake Pat Cleburne about 6:50 p.m., according to the report. The tornado was estimated to have traveled about 3.5 miles in the 10 minutes it was active. The weather service said the tornado formed in Byron Stewart, west of Cleburne, before moving over Lake Pat Cleburne.
Rio Vista was struck by an EF-1 tornado about 7:10 p.m. The tornado traveled about two miles in five minutes before dissolving, the report said. Officials said this tornado spurred from the same storm that hit Lake Pat Cleburne. Most of the damage included scattered tree debris and some building damage, such as partially removed roofs.
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2 killed in last week’s tornadoes
Tuesday’s bout of severe weather follows the deaths of two people on Saturday when tornadoes hit Wise and Parker counties.
The tornado in Runaway Bay in Wise County was classified as an EF-2 with wind speeds of 130 mph. It touched down about 9:03 p.m. and traveled a little over a mile, causing severe damage to trees, roofs and homes, before stopping four minutes later, the report said.
Juan Madrid, 51, died when the tornado hit his home on the west side of Jasper Creek Road, according to his daughter, Jackeline Madrid, and Wise County Judge J.D. Clark. The weather service noted the tornado was at its peak, just over half a mile wide, when it hit Madrid’s home.
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A large uprooted tree rests on Jason Salois’ fence and in his neighbor’s yard after a tornado moved through the area, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Springtown, Texas.
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Springtown, in Parker County, was hit by an EF-1 tornado with 105 mph winds. The tornado formed about 9:38 p.m., lasted over thirty minutes and traveled almost 10 miles, the report said.
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The majority of the visible damage was to trees and homes, some of which were torn in half.
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Kathleen Rushing Lietzke, 69, died in a mobile home just south of Springtown during the twister, according to Parker County officials and the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office.
Weather service officials said they belive Lietzke’s death was associated with strong winds and not the tornado itself, according to the report.