Tornadoes in Northern Texas Leave at Least 2 Dead and Destroy Multiple Homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage.
Tornadoes in Northern Texas Leave at Least 2 Dead and Destroy Multiple Homes
A lineman works to repair a damaged power pole after severe weather hit the area, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Springtown, Texas. Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News via AP
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RUNAWAY BAY, Texas—A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged Saturday night in the town of Runaway Bay, said Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, who serves as the county’s chief executive. Emergency responders worked to clear debris to reach damaged homes and provide medical care where needed, Clark said.