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Tornado (EF3)Palo Pinto, Texas

April 28, 2026 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
5
Property damage
$300K
Tornado scale
EF3
Area
Palo Pinto

Event narrative (NOAA)

The tornado touched down north of Mineral Wells near Sundown Road and FM 1821, producing minor tree and fence damage. The tornado then continued southeast crossing Ellis White Road before moving into the Country Club Estates neighborhood. Multiple trees were uprooted, multiple carports collapsed, and multiple homes were damaged in this neighborhood. The most notable was a home that had its entire roof and truss structure removed and displaced approximately 200 feet, consistent with 120 mph winds. The tornado continued southeast from here into Parker County where it did considerable damage in the same area.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

Tornado — Palo Pinto, Texas, April 28, 2026 | DisasterAtlasUSA