Tornado Strikes Mineral Wells, Texas Amid Ongoing Severe Storms
Tornado Strikes Mineral Wells, Texas Amid Ongoing Severe Storms
US · Published Apr 29, 2026
A tornado struck Mineral Wells, Texas, injuring several people and causing significant damage to homes and industrial areas.
Massive hailstones, some as large as grapefruits, were reported near Godley, Texas, and Springfield, Missouri, causing further property damage.
Mineral Wells High School serves as a reunification center, with the Red Cross providing assistance to those affected by the storm.
Tornado hits Mineral Wells, causing widespread damage
A tornado has devastated Mineral Wells, Texas, as part of a relentless series of severe storms that have plagued the region for six consecutive days. The tornado, which struck around 5 p.m. local time, has left a trail of destruction, flattening homes and industrial areas and resulting in injuries to numerous individuals. Two people have been hospitalized, while others received on-site treatment for minor injuries. In response to the disaster, a curfew has been implemented to ensure public safety, and Mineral Wells High School has been transformed into a reunification center, where the Red Cross is providing crucial support to the affected residents.
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