Severe storms crossed North Texas Saturday night, bringing tornado threats and significant damage across several counties. The potent weather system prompted officials to issue warnings and watches across a wide area before moving east.
A Tornado Watch covered a large section of North Texas overnight, including Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties, among others. The National Weather Service maintained the watch into early Sunday morning as the storm front progressed.
Reports of damage emerged from areas hit hardest by the storm's path. Homes southwest of Tolar in Hood County sustained impact, with emergency personnel facing blocked roadways due to downed trees.
In Montague County, flooding presented challenges. High-water rescues took place near Nocona, where residents became stranded in their homes. Some people required rescue from trees.
Officials later confirmed multiple tornadoes touched down during the event. The National Weather Service reported nine tornadoes confirmed in Saturday's storms across the region as damage surveys continued Sunday.
Beyond tornado activity, other weather threats persisted. A flash flood warning affected Jack County for a period Saturday night. A flood watch also remained in effect for locations north and west of the metropolitan area through Sunday morning, raising concerns for potential heavy rain and subsequent flooding.
The storm system began to move out Sunday morning. The Tornado Watch that covered the area was canceled before dawn on Easter Sunday.
Forecasters expected conditions to improve significantly through the day. Sunshine was anticipated to return in the afternoon, allowing for warmer temperatures in the 70s. However, rain chances are forecast to continue next week, with precipitation possible from Tuesday through Friday.
