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Texas Task Force 2 Deploys After Deadly Wise-Parker Tornadoes

4/27/2026

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Texas Task Force 2 mobilized to assist agencies after tornadoes devastated Wise and Parker counties.
Tornadoes—an EF-2 in Runaway Bay and an EF-1 in Springtown—killed at least two people.
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark declared a disaster, asked Governor Greg Abbott for a state declaration and cited 20 displaced families.
Responders reported blocked roads, downed utilities and power outages while residents were asked to complete the iSTAT tool to document damage.

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Story summary

Texas Task Force 2 mobilized to assist agencies after tornadoes devastated Wise and Parker counties.
Tornadoes—an EF-2 in Runaway Bay and an EF-1 in Springtown—killed at least two people.
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark declared a disaster, asked Governor Greg Abbott for a state declaration and cited 20 displaced families.
Responders reported blocked roads, downed utilities and power outages while residents were asked to complete the iSTAT tool to document damage.