Powerful Storm Hits North Texas and Kills 2 as Thousands Remain Without Power
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A severe storm with hail the size of tennis balls and wind gusts up to 89 mph struck North Texas late Saturday, resulting in at least two deaths and displacing dozens of families.
- Wise County reported one fatality in Runaway Bay, six people hospitalized, and 20 families displaced, with significant damage to neighborhoods and infrastructure.
- Parker County experienced heavy damage, including one death near Springtown, widespread power outages affecting at least 11,000 residents, and numerous homes and vehicles damaged or destroyed.
- Emergency response teams, including Texas Task Force 2 and the American Red Cross, conducted search and rescue operations and provided aid to affected communities.
- Residents described intense and frightening conditions, with some homes completely flattened and families seeking shelter during the storm.
