Damage, 2 injuries reported in Mineral Wells after possible tornado
Homes and businesses were damaged in Mineral Wells on Tuesday after a possible tornado touched down around 5 p.m.
No one was seriously injured, but two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a city spokesperson.
Houses were damaged along Van Story Road and County Club Parkway, and metal was wrapped around a tree near a manufacturing plant at 100 Washington Ave.
Officials said Tuesday evening they were still assessing the scope of the damage. About 2,000 customers were without gas, according to Fire Chief Ryan Dunn.
The Mineral Wells High School cafeteria is open anyone who was displaced by the storm. The American Red Cross is at the school to offer assistance, officials said.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said it appears that a tornado touched down in the city based on radar data and damage reports, but it will not be able to officially confirm until a survey is conducted Wednesday morning.
Brittany Brown, spokesperson for Mineral Wells, said the city received reports of a tornado on the northeast side of town about 5 p.m.
Storm chasers posted videos of the funnel clouds and subsequent damage.
This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM.
