DALLAS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that at least nine tornadoes touched down across North Texas on Saturday night, leaving a trail of destruction in multiple counties.
Ongoing Tornado Assessments
Beginning Monday, NWS survey teams were deployed to assess storm damage across Jack, Erath, Parker, Hood, and Montague counties. The confirmed tornadoes include:
Jack County
- Two EF-0 tornadoes, with estimated maximum wind speeds of 80 mph
- One EF-1 tornado, with estimated wind speeds reaching 90 mph
Erath County
- One EF-1 tornado, with wind speeds estimated at 110 mph
Parker County
- One EF-1 tornado, reaching up to 110 mph
- One EF-0 tornado southwest of Weatherford
- One EF-1 tornado southeast of Millsap
- One unrated tornado reported near Adell
Hood County
- One EF-2 tornado in western Hood County, with maximum estimated wind speeds of 115 mph
Officials caution that the number of confirmed tornadoes may increase as survey efforts continue throughout the week.
Widespread Damage and Recovery Efforts
Saturday night’s severe weather caused significant damage throughout the region. Homes were battered, roofs were torn off, and debris was scattered across residential areas.
In Parker County, a family in Millsap described the terrifying moment the storm hit.
“It happened so quick,” said resident Gary Wells. “It touched down at I-20, which is only three miles down the road. And then it was just ‘WOAM!’—and it was gone.”
Anne-Marie Shallcross also recounted the shock of waking up to the devastation around her home.
“Still in shock—to be in the middle of it and then to look around and see the severity of the damage. Thinking about what it’s going to take to rebuild—it’s just overwhelming,” she said.
On Easter Sunday, many residents traded celebration for cleanup, working to clear debris and assess structural damage. Several families reported they are waiting on additional assistance, including equipment and personnel, to begin the long road to recovery.
Emergency crews and weather officials continue to monitor the situation and support affected communities as recovery efforts move forward.
