Powerful Storms in the Western U.S. and Northern Plains; Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat Across the Central Gulf Coast

A powerful storm system will continue to bring heavy mountain snow, rain, high winds, and hazardous marine conditions to the Pacific Northwest and northern California through midweek. Gusty winds and locally heavy snow are possible over portions of the Northern and Central Plains. Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding risks continue across the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

North Dallas and Richardson

Rowlett/Sachse/Wylie

Van Zandt County

Ellis County

The initial tornado damage in Dallas was observed near I-35E and Walnut Hill. The damage path continued east between Walnut Hill and Royal Lane, through Preston Hollow to near North Central Expressway (US 75) and Forest Lane. Additional tornado damage was observed near the intersection of Audelia Road and Buckingham Road in Richardson. The strongest damage was rated EF3 with winds near 140 mph.

Coppedge Lane - Uprooted Tree

Hillcrest Road - Home Roof Damage

North Haven Home - Wall Collapse

North Haven Home - Roof Damage

Royal Lane Fire Station

Royal Lane Home - Roof Damage

Royal Lane Home - Roof Damage

Walnut Hill/Shady Trail Strip Mall

Walnut Hill - Large Retail Building

Walnut Hill - Small Retail Building

Walnut Hill - Apartments

Walnut Hill - Small Professional Building

The National Weather Service found EF1 tornado damage on Hickox Road (Rowlett) near the President George Bush Turnpike and on Eastview Drive (Sachse). Wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

Additional tornado damage was observed on Larkin Lane in Rowlett, elsehwere in the Pleasant Valley area of Sachse, and on Elm Grove Lane in Wylie.

Straight-line wind damage was found in Rockwall.

A National Weather Service survey found EF0 tornado damage along CR 3849 north of Wills Point (Van Zandt County). Wind speeds were estimated to be 80 mph.

Damage was reported in Midlothian, Oak Leaf, and Ferris. Details will be added as they become available.

Wind Damage Near Baxter Elementary

Westmoreland and Lariat Circle in Oak Leaf