Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
634 NOUS44 KFWD 272335 PNSFWD TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-280700- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 635 PM CDT Mon May 27 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for May 25th Tornado Event - Update # 1... .Update...Surveys of the path of the long-track tornado from Forestburg to near Pilot Point was finished today. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 48 miles. The rating was also increased to low-end EF-3 due to updated information on damaged homes on CR 200 west of Valley View. An EF-1 tornado was also added on the southwest side of Ray Roberts Lake in Denton County. An interesting analysis has unfolded in the northern Collin County tornadic damage. It appears there were 2 tornadoes: an EF-1 that tracked from NW of Celina to south of Weston, and a smaller satellite EF-3 tornado that impacted the hardest hit area along Prairie Meadow Drive and Myrtle Dr. Both tornadoes are described below. The total count of tornadoes with this event is now up to 4. The damage in Pilot Point was determined to be RFD related with 80-85 mph winds Additional analysis of all the data will continue over the next few days and some adjustments may be made. In addition, another location or two may need to be surveyed. .Montague/Cooke/Denton Tornado... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 140 mph Path Length /statute/: 47.99 miles Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards Fatalities: 7 Injuries: 100 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 9:42 PM CDT Start Location: 5 ESE Bowie / Montague County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 33.5223 / -97.7654 End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: 11:15 PM CDT End Location: 2 N Pilot Point / Cooke County / TX End Lat/Lon: 33.434 / -96.9608 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. The highest damage rating in Montague County was EF-2 with winds of maximum estimated winds of 120- 125 mph 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. In addition, a few walls were pushed in on the backside of the homes (west side) In this area, the tornado was rated EF-3. 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 area was rated EF-2 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. Additional tree damage was found near the end of Anderson Road in Pilot Point. The tornado was moving into its occlusion phase at this point and likely dissipated over the lake north of this point. .Ray Roberts Marina Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.42 miles Path Width /maximum/: 800 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 10:46 PM CDT Start Location: 3 ENE Sanger / Denton County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 33.376 / -97.1193 End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: 10:47 PM CDT End Location: 5 ENE Sanger / Denton County / TX End Lat/Lon: 33.3851 / -97.0973 Survey Summary: A short-lived EF-1 tornado occurred on the southwestern portions of Ray Roberts Lake impacting areas around and in the Ray Roberts Marina. Notable tree damage was observed along FM 1190 near FM 2164. A few homes sustained damage on Jones Street, with one home losing most of its roof as the back patio was pulled over the house. In the marina, 24 RV and motor homes were damaged, tree damage was observed, and damage occurred to the floating docks and boats. The tornado moved onto the lake and dissipated. Maximum estimated winds were 110 mph. .Northern Collin County Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.31 miles Path Width /maximum/: 800 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 11:20 PM CDT Start Location: 4 NNW Celina / Collin County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 33.383 / -96.8029 End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: 11:31 PM CDT End Location: 2 W Weston / Collin County / TX End Lat/Lon: 33.3307 / -96.6742 Survey Summary: An interesting analysis has unfolded in the northern Collin County tornadic damage. It appears there were 2 tornadoes: one that tracked from NW of Celina to south of Weston, and a smaller satellite tornado that impacted the hardest hit area along Prairie Meadow Drive and Myrtle Dr near the Celina area. The rating of the smaller satellite tornado will remain a high-end EF-3 after further analysis and discussion (see below). The longer track tornado is rated an EF-1 with maximum estimated winds of 95 mph. Damage along the path of this tornado was scattered, but consistent enough along the track of the radar circulation. Most of the damage was to trees, but some metal buildings and telephone poles were also damaged. The tornado dissipated between FM 171 and FM 543 south of Weston. .North of Celina Tornado... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 165 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.71 miles Path Width /maximum/: 175 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 11:23 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NE Celina / Collin County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 33.3542 / -96.7565 End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: 11:24 PM CDT End Location: 3 NE Celina / Collin County / TX End Lat/Lon: 33.3484 / -96.7463 Survey Summary: An intense satellite tornado hit a few homes along Prairie Meadow Lane, just north of Celina (in unincorporated Collin County), causing destructive 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. && 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