Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
600 NOUS44 KFWD 270126 PNSFWD TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-271330- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 826 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for Saturday May 25 2024 Tornado Event... .Montague/Cooke/Denton Co. Tornado... Rating: EF-2 Estimated Peak Wind: 135 mph Path Length /statute/: unknown Path Width /maximum/: unknown Fatalities: 7 Injuries: >100 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 9:42 PM CDT Start Location: 5.5 SE Bowie / Montague County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 33.5220 / -97.7648 End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: unknown End Location: unknown End Lat/Lon: unknown Survey Summary: Montague Co: A supercell thunderstorm tracked eastward across southern Montague County during the late evening of May 25th. This severe thunderstorm formed a tornado which first impacted trees and isolated outbuildings approximately 5 miles southeast of Bowie, Texas. The tornado moved eastward, damaging multiple rural residences in south central Montague. Two residences, in particular, sustained damage consistent with EF-2 intensity tornadic winds of 120 to 125 mph. This tornado continued eastward, tracking south through southeast of the Forestburg community. Widespread tree and outbuilding damage was observed across southeast Montague County, consistent with high end EF-0 to mid range EF-1 damage (winds 75 to 110 mph). Minor structural damage was also sustained to several residences in the areas south through southeast of Forestburg. The tornado exited Montague County just west of Rosston and continued into Cooke County. The estimated track length for this portion of the tornado was 16.5 miles. Cooke/Denton Co: The same supercell which tracked across Montague County continued eastward across southern Cooke County. The associated tornado continued from the Rosston area, eastward to areas south of Era. Widespread tree damage, consistent with EF-0 tornado intensities, occurred between Rosston to southwest of Era. In the vicinity of FM 51 south of Era, the intensity of damage increased, with widespread tree and structural damage consistent with EF-1 winds of 90-110 mph. Some damage to at least 3 residences southeast of Era (and west of Valley View) was consistent with EF-2 tornadic winds of 115-125 mph. The tornado maintained intensity as it approached Valley View from the west. Along CR 200, the upper levels and roofs of several newly constructed homes were damaged or demolished. The tornado entered a neighborhood along W Lone Oak Rd which consisted of mainly manufactured and mobile homes. Widespread damage occurred in this neighborhood and a few demolished homes were rated EF-2. Unfortunately, a few fatalities occurred here, too. The tornado continued east, crossing I-35 damaging cars and tractor trailers on the interstate. The tornado hit a gas station, metal building shop, RV and boat storage units on the corner of Lone Oak Rd and I-35. This is where the most significant damage of the track occurred with estimated winds of 135 mph. The tornado tracked near and south of E Lone Oak Rd towards Ray Roberts Lake where more roof damage and notable tree damage was observed. The tornado crossed the lake, causing more tree damage and pushing over some campers on the peninsula that includes Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch. The end point of this tornado has not yet been determined and will be further assessed in the coming days. .Collin Co. north of Celina Tornado... Rating: EF-3 Estimated Peak Wind: 165 mph Path Length /statute/: unknown Path Width /maximum/: unknown Fatalities: 0 Injuries: unknown Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: unknown Start Location: unknown Start Lat/Lon: unknown End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: unknown End Location: unknown End Lat/Lon: unknown Survey Summary: One particular neighborhood along Prairie Meadow Lane, just north of Celina (in unincorporated Collin County), sustained significant damage. At least 2 residences along this street sustained moderate to high end EF-3 damage with estimated maximum winds of 165 mph, with roofs and walls destroyed. Several additional homes sustained EF-2 or EF-1 damage along this street. The ratings for the two EF-3 damage locations are preliminary, and subject to additional analysis in the next day or so. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ JLDunn/Bradshaw/Prater