{"id":270930,"date":"2026-04-29T05:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/270930\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T05:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:34:22","slug":"tornado-causes-injuries-and-significant-damage-in-north-texas-city-of-mineral-wells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/270930\/","title":{"rendered":"Tornado causes injuries and significant damage in North Texas city of Mineral Wells"},"content":{"rendered":"

MINERAL WELLS, Texas \u2013 On the tail end of a relentless severe weather<\/a> marathon, a destructive tornado<\/a> tore through the North Texas<\/a> town of Mineral Wells, leaving a trail of significant structural damage and reported injuries Tuesday evening, officials said.<\/p>\n

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Southern Parker County at 5:11 p.m. CDT, warning of a confirmed, radar-indicated tornado that impacted Mineral Wells<\/a>, among other areas.<\/p>\n

At 5:10 p.m. CDT, a confirmed tornado was located along Highway 180 just west of Cool, Texas, roughly three miles east of Mineral Wells, moving towards the city at 25 mph, the warning said.<\/p>\n

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Located just outside the Dallas<\/a> Fort Worth<\/a> Metroplex, the tornado ripped through Mineral Wells, destroying buildings and scattering debris across roads and parking lots, in addition to causing injuries, city officials told Fox 4 Kdfw<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mineral Wells Fire Department Chief Ryan Dunn told local media that two people were hospitalized, while several others sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.<\/p>\n

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In a post on Facebook<\/a>, Mineral Wells officials confirmed structural damage and the presence of first responders working to assess damages and immediate recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

\"On<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, a dangerous line of severe storms moved through the Dallas\u2013Fort Worth area from the afternoon into the evening. Around 5 p.m. CDT, Mineral Wells, west of Dallas, came under threat from the severe weather.<\/p>\n

(FOX Weather)<\/p>\n

“We are asking residents to stay home and avoid traveling in the northeast area of Mineral Wells, specifically from Country Club Estates to Lake Mineral Wells State Park along Highway 180,” the post said.<\/p>\n

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Images from Mineral Wells highlight the devastating impact of severe weather, with an entire warehouse suffering significant structural damage and numerous other buildings destroyed or heavily damaged.<\/p>\n

\"Tornado<\/p>\n

Tornado damage in Mineral Wells, Texas, on April 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

The devastating twister follows severe storms that swept across the region, killing two people in Texas<\/a> and significantly impacting Parker County and other areas across the South.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n

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