Reports of destructive tornado near Mineral Wells, Texas
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • • nation
Key Points:
- A tornado was confirmed near Mineral Wells, Texas, along Highway 180 about three miles east of the city at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, causing significant structural damage in the area.
- Two individuals were transported for treatment of injuries, while several others received minor care on-site; no fatalities or missing persons have been reported as of Tuesday night.
- The tornado's damage path extended from the northeast side of the Country Club Estates community southeast to the National Vietnam War Museum, covering nearly three miles.
- A curfew of 10 p.m. has been imposed to protect affected homes, with heavily damaged neighborhoods closed to traffic; Mineral Wells High School cafeteria is open as a shelter, supported by the American Red Cross.
- The tornado was part of a broader severe weather event impacting North Texas Tuesday afternoon, including hail, wind damage, and heavy rainfall across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
