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Severe Storms Force School Closures in Gordon, Texas

Tornadoes and hail caused extensive damage to the town and its only school, leaving officials working to assess the impact as power and communications remain disrupted.

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Storm clouds gather above the Fort Worth Cultural District on March 16, 2023.
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Overview

  • Gordon ISD announced the cancellation of classes on Monday after severe storms caused significant damage Sunday night.
  • A tornado warning was issued at 7:21 p.m. Sunday for Palo Pinto County, with storms later striking the Gordon area.
  • The district reported substantial damage to the community and its sole school, located over 60 miles west of Fort Worth.
  • Emergency crews are assessing the extent of the damage, but full details remain unclear as of early Monday morning.
  • Power outages and disrupted communication services are complicating recovery efforts in the affected area.