US EditionAt least 2 injured as storms tear through Texas and damage homes
The storm tore roofs off homes, flattened buildings and displaced families, with officials saying at least two people were hospitalized.
- On Tuesday, severe weather prompted a Tornado Warning in Palo Pinto County, about 90 miles outside Dallas, injuring multiple people. Mineral Wells Fire Chief Ryan Dunn confirmed at least two people were hospitalized.
- Strong storms moving through North Texas triggered the warning, bringing damaging winds and possible tornado activity across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m., though it remains unclear whether a tornado touched down on the ground.
- City officials urged residents to avoid travel in northeast Mineral Wells, specifically from Country Club Estates to Lake Mineral Wells State Park along Highway 180. Downed power lines were reported on East Hubbard Street, and structural damage was confirmed at the Holiday Hills Country Club.
- Authorities opened the Mineral Wells High School cafeteria to provide shelter for displaced families as several homes and businesses lost power. Police Chief Tim Denison said, "We're going to get through this," addressing recovery efforts.
- Officials confirmed no reported deaths or missing community members as emergency crews continue assessing damage in Palo Pinto County. The situation remains developing as responders assist injured residents and restore power to affected areas.
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Thunderstorms tear through Texas, leaving 2 hospitalized as winds rip roofs off homes
Thunderstorms tore through parts of Texas on Tuesday, sending at least two people to the hospital as powerful winds ripped roofs off homes, flattened buildings and tossed debris through the air.
Mineral Wells Tornado Tears Through North Texas: Multiple Injured, Homes Destroyed
Severe thunderstorms sweeping across North Texas on Tuesday left multiple people injured and caused widespread damage in and around Mineral Wells, officials said. A tornado was confirmed near the city during the evening as storms moved through the region, prompting a Tornado Warning in Palo Pinto County. The weather event was observed around 5 p.m., with the National Weather Service confirming a tornado along Highway 180 about three miles east o…
Damage, multiple injuries reported in Mineral Wells
Author: Krista Summerville, Tina Valverde Published: 6:09 PM CDT April 28, 2026 Updated: 7:41 AM CDT April 29, 2026 WFAA News 8 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. N…
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Several people were injured after a tornado tore through part of Mineral Wells, Texas, on Tuesday night, the sixth day of a series of severe storms that have terrorized the Midwest…
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