Storm Fury Hits Texas: One Life Lost, Families Displaced

A fierce night of weather struck Texas, bringing big hail and wind that could reach 90 mph. Many people in North Texas saw tornadoes, and the National Weather Service is now checking damage to confirm each report.

• Twenty families forced out of their homes
• Several people injured
• One death confirmed in Runaway Bay (Wise County Judge J. D. Clark)

After a press conference on Sunday, county leaders declared a disaster to give residents all the help they need to rebuild. This follows a tornado outbreak that began on Thursday, April 23, when 28 confirmed tornadoes tore through the South and central U.S., including an especially strong EF‑4 storm that damaged Enid, Oklahoma.

Saturday’s warnings covered parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, with a high‑risk zone in North Texas. Power was cut for thousands of customers, prompting crews to work overnight on safety checks, restoring electricity, and assessing damage.

“We are focused first on keeping everyone safe,” said Clark early Sunday morning. He urged people to stay away from Runaway Bay, which had a reunification center that has now closed.

Wise County set up a Unified Command to coordinate emergency agencies, utilities, and Texas Task Force 2. This team is clearing affected areas thoroughly.