Overview

• The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph touched down near Gordon on May 18.
• Damage assessments are ongoing in Palo Pinto, Eastland, Stephens, and Parker counties after the severe storms.
• Gordon and Santo Independent School Districts remain closed due to structural damage and safety concerns.
• Emergency crews and first responders are conducting door-to-door checks and assisting residents in affected areas.
• Power restoration efforts are underway, with over 1,200 customers still without electricity in parts of Palo Pinto County.