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EF-2 Tornado Kills Two, Sparks Disaster Declaration in Texas

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

The National Weather Service issued an Enhanced Risk for thunderstorms in Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday, warning of large hail and isolated tornadoes.
Two people died when an EF-2 tornado hit Wise County and an EF-1 tornado struck Parker County on Saturday night.
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark declared a local disaster and asked for state assistance.
Springtown Independent School District closed Monday so families could address damage and power outages.

History

Historical Context

On May 3 1999 an F5 tornado struck Oklahoma City, the last U.S. tornado rated on the original Fujita scale before the 2007 transition to Enhanced Fujita ratings. Situated in Tornado Alley, Oklahoma has recorded 13 violent tornadoes since 1890, underscoring the region’s long-standing exposure to extreme tornadic events and significant property loss.

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Story summary

The National Weather Service issued an Enhanced Risk for thunderstorms in Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday, warning of large hail and isolated tornadoes.
Two people died when an EF-2 tornado hit Wise County and an EF-1 tornado struck Parker County on Saturday night.
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark declared a local disaster and asked for state assistance.
Springtown Independent School District closed Monday so families could address damage and power outages.

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