Disaster Declared After Tornado Strikes North Texas
Disaster Declared After Tornado Strikes North Texas
US · Published Apr 29, 2026
A destructive tornado struck Mineral Wells, North Texas, causing widespread structural damage and injuries.
Officials declared a state of disaster and imposed curfews in the hardest-hit areas.
The National Weather Service will assess the tornado’s intensity to understand the storm's characteristics.
Destructive tornado hits Mineral Wells, North Texas
A destructive tornado ripped through Mineral Wells, North Texas, on Tuesday evening, leaving behind a trail of significant structural damage, injuries, and displaced families. The storm caused widespread destruction, severely damaging or destroying buildings, including warehouses. Roads and neighborhoods are now covered in debris. At least two individuals were hospitalized, and numerous others received on-site medical attention for injuries sustained during the tornado.
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