Destructive Storms Ravage North Texas With Tornadoes and Flooding
Tornadoes Leave Trail of Damage Across Multiple Counties
- Jack County: A tornado warning was in effect from 6-7:30 p.m., with residents reporting structural damage in Jacksboro.
- Hood & Parker Counties: A confirmed tornado touched down near Tolar, southwest of Granbury, damaging homes and downing trees. No injuries reported.
- Widespread Alerts: Tornado and flash flood warnings extended to Wise, Palo Pinto, Denton, and Cooke counties overnight.
Flash Flooding Triggers Emergency Rescues
- Montague County: Heavy rains submerged roads in Bowie, forcing high-water rescues in northern areas.
- Nocona/Nocona Hills: Boat crews rescued stranded residents, including some trapped in trees or inside flooded homes.
- No fatalities reported, but emergency teams remain on high alert.
Ongoing Threats & Weather Outlook
- Overnight Risk: Additional severe storms possible, with threats of large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
- Easter Relief: Rain expected to taper off by Sunday midday, with temperatures in the 70s.
- More Rain Ahead: Showers likely to return Tuesday and persist through the week.
Response & Recovery Efforts
- Authorities are assessing damage as conditions stabilize.
- Residents urged to avoid flooded roads and monitor updates from the National Weather Service.
Conclusion: The storms caused significant property damage but—miraculously—no reported deaths. Recovery efforts continue as North Texas braces for more unsettled weather in the coming days.
