North Texas was hit by destructive storms Saturday evening, as tornadoes and flash floods swept through multiple counties, damaging homes, toppling trees, and prompting emergency rescues—though no injuries or fatalities were reported.
In Jack County, tornado warnings were issued between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with residents of Jacksboro sharing images of significant property damage. Later in the evening, tornado activity was confirmed in Tolar, located in Hood County, southwest of Granbury.
The Granbury Fire Department confirmed that several homes sustained damage, and numerous trees were downed, primarily in the Tolar area.
Tornado warnings and flash flood alerts were extended into the early morning hours for Wise, Palo Pinto, Denton, and Cooke Counties. In Montague County, the town of Bowie experienced heavy flooding, leading to high-water rescues in Nocona and Nocona Hills, where some residents were reportedly rescued from trees.
Emergency crews responded to reports of individuals trapped in their homes due to rising floodwaters, while boat crews assisted in evacuating stranded residents. Despite the widespread damage, no injuries have been reported as of yet.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of continued severe weather overnight, including threats of large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. However, the storms are expected to ease by midday Sunday, with clearing skies and temperatures in the 70s forecast for Easter afternoon.
Rain chances will return on Tuesday and are expected to linger through the week, as officials continue damage assessments across affected regions.
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