Tornadoes Touch Down in Runaway Bay, Springtown; 2 Killed National Weather Service survey teams confirmed two tornadoes touched down in North Texas on Saturday night, resulting in at least two fatalities and significant damage. The EF-2 tornado struck Wise County, with peak winds reaching 135 miles per hour, while an EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Parker County, with winds up to 105 miles per hour. The storms occurred approximately 50 miles northwest of Fort Worth as part of a larger regional system. Damage assessments are ongoing, with teams still evaluating potential additional tracks and impact areas. In Wise County, the EF-2 tornado caused severe destruction in the Runaway Bay area, located near Lake Bridgeport. Wise County Judge J.D. Clark reported at least one person was killed and six others injured. The tornado’s path included two structures where peak wind speeds were recorded. Clark noted the storm was part of a broader system that prompted multiple warnings and damage reports. He also stated that 20 families had been displaced and dozens of homes sustained major damage. A second tornado, the EF-1, struck the Springtown area of Parker County. A 69-year-old woman was found dead in the debris of a mobile home, though her identity has not been officially released pending notification of her family by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. The storm’s impact included blocked roadways and downed utility lines, complicating rescue efforts. Texas Task Force 2 was deployed to assist local fire and EMS agencies, but access to affected areas remained limited. Clark emphasized the community’s resilience during a Sunday news conference, stating, “Our community is feeling the weight of this this morning. We stand together, and we will get through this together.#fort_worth #runaway_bay #springtown #wise_county #parker_county
