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Bonham Residents Clean Up After 90 mph Storm as Power Outages Persist

Residents alongside utility crews continue clearing storm debris under a pending tornado assessment by the National Weather Service

Storm damage in Bonham, Texas. Credit: Sean Giggy/@sgiggyTV
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Overview

  • Winds reaching 90 mph in Bonham ripped roofs from buildings, uprooted trees and downed power lines across North Texas.
  • Oncor reports more than 58,000 customers remain without electricity, with full restoration expected within two days.
  • City Manager Sean Pate says fallen trees and debris are blocking repair crews from accessing damaged infrastructure.
  • The National Weather Service has launched a damage survey to determine whether a tornado touched down during the storm.
  • Floodwaters forced closures on major roads like Lemmon Avenue and US Highway 75, and DFW Airport recorded dozens of flight cancellations and delays.