MINERAL WELLS, Texas — Multiple people were injured after severe weather prompted a Tornado Warning in Palo Pinto County Tuesday, according to Mineral Wells city officials.
At least two people were taken to the hospital for treatment, Mineral Wells Fire Chief Ryan Dunn said during a Tuesday evening press conference. No reported deaths and no reports of any community members missing, officials confirmed.
“We’re going to get through this,” said Police Chief Tim Denison. “We’re going to be there for them.”
The city also confirmed structural damage in the industrial areas and the northeast portion of the city.
Downed power lines were reported on East Hubbard Street near Highway 180. WFAA also spoke with business workers who reported large hail in the area.
Multiple homes were damaged and several families were displaced; however, officials are unclear of how many as of Tuesday evening. There are also several homes and businesses without power, city officials said.
WFAA was allowed inside the Holliday Hills Country Club neighborhood, located right next to the golf course, and our crews saw extensive damage. Homes were ripped apart and tree limbs snapped in half.
The city has opened the Mineral Wells High School cafeteria for shelter and families needing assistance. Mineral Wells ISD confirmed to WFAA that classes will resume on Wednesday.
“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,” city officials said in a statement.
A curfew has been implemented for affected areas and is in effect nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice.
The Tornado Warning was issued as strong storms moved through North Texas, bringing the threat of damaging winds and possible tornado activity. It’s unclear at this time whether a tornado has been confirmed on the ground.
The City of Mineral Wells will provide another update at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. You can watch it live on WFAA.
