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NWS Confirms EF-2 in Runaway Bay and EF-1 Near Springtown After Deadly North Texas Storms

Damage surveys continue as Wise County's disaster declaration opens state help for search, shelter, and debris cleanup.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service, which on Sunday confirmed an EF-2 in Runaway Bay and an EF-1 near Springtown, said the Saturday supercell produced peak winds of 135 mph and 105 mph.
  • Officials confirmed two deaths and later identified the victims as Juan Madrid in Runaway Bay and Kathleen Lietzke near Springtown.
  • Wise County reported at least 25 homes destroyed or heavily damaged, and dozens of families remain displaced with many homes unlivable.
  • Following Saturday's storms, officials activated a unified command with Texas Task Force 2 and the Red Cross to search damaged areas, clear roads, and restore power to thousands.
  • Preliminary surveys list seven tornadoes across North Texas, and NWS teams say totals and ratings can change as they complete more assessments.