Two Killed As Tornadoes Strike Runaway Bay And Springtown, Texas
At least two people were killed Sunday, April 26, 2026, when tornadoes tore through Runaway Bay and Springtown in northern Texas, destroying homes and triggering search-and-rescue operations, PBS News reported.
Officials said multiple homes were heavily damaged or destroyed. Emergency crews scoured neighborhoods for survivors and cleared debris while local authorities worked to account for residents and restore basic services. At least 2 dead after tornadoes destroy homes in northern Texas provided the earliest casualty report.
The tornadoes were part of a broader severe-storm system that moved across the Plains on Sunday, producing tornado warnings and severe-weather alerts in northern Texas. That larger outbreak set the stage for the twisters that struck the two communities, according to continued reporting by PBS News.
State and local officials urged residents to avoid damaged areas and to follow emergency channels for shelter and recovery information as crews continue search and cleanup efforts, per updates from PBS News.
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📌 Key Facts
- A slow-moving supercell produced tornadoes in northern Texas around 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026.
- Officials report at least two fatalities: one near Runaway Bay in Wise County and one south of Springtown in Parker County.
- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado near Runaway Bay with 135 mph winds and an EF-1 near Springtown with 105 mph winds.
- At least 20 families were displaced in Runaway Bay, with emergency crews hampered by blocked roadways, downed utilities and power outages.
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