North Texas storm update: NWS confirms at least 10 tornadoes touched down

The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office has confirmed at least 10 tornadoes touched down in North Texas on April 19.

In a Tuesday afternoon update, the NWS said its damage assessment teams tracked tornado tracks in five counties: Erath, Hood, Jack, Montague and Parker. These tornadoes range from ratings of EF-0 to EF-2.

Here’s a look at all nine confirmed tornadoes thus far:

• Erath County- EF-1 in southwest Johnsonville, with estimated peak winds of 110 mph.
• Hood County- EF-2 near Tolar, with estimated peak winds of 115 mph.
• Jack County- EF-0 southeast of Jacksboro, with estimated peak winds of 80 mph.
• Jack County- EF-0 northeast of Jacksboro, with estimated peak winds of 80 mph.
• Jack County- EF-1 west of Cundiff, with estimated peak winds of 90 mph.
• Montague County- EF-0 south of Bowie, with estimated peak winds of 80 mph.
• Parker County- EF-0 southwest of Weatherford, with estimated peak winds of 65 mph.
• Parker County- EF-1 northwest of Weatherford, with estimated peak winds of 110 mph.
• Parker County- EF-1 southeast of Millsap, with estimated peak winds of 110 mph.
• Parker County- EF-1 near Adell, with estimated peak winds of 100 mph.

Will more tornadoes be confirmed in North Texas?

Possibly. The NWS said the total number of tornadoes from the weekend storms may increase over the next few days.

How are tornadoes rated?

The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) is used to rate tornadoes based on related damage and estimated wind speeds.

When meteorologists survey tornado-related damage, it’s compared to a list of damage indicators and degree of damage to estimate wind speeds. The NWS has a full list of damage indicators on its website.

Once the related damage and wind speeds estimates are completed, a rating is assigned:

• EF-0: 65-85 mph winds
• EF1: 86-110 mph winds
• EF-2: 111-135 mph winds
• EF-3: 136-165 mph winds
• EF-4: 166-200 mph winds
• EF-5: Over 200 mph winds

This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

Brayden Garcia

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Brayden Garcia is a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Brayden mainly writes about weather and all things Taylor Sheridan-related.