Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, December 13, 2022

The tornado began near CR 575 with tree and fence damage observed. It moved northeast and severely damaged a large forested area, uprooting and debarking large trees. A 2-story single family home near CR 2214 and CR 571 was severely damaged. Portions of the roof were peeled away, and a partial exterior wall collapse was sustained on the north side of the structure. Additionally, substantial interior damage was observed, along with blown out windows and missing exterior brick sections. A large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell onto the southeast side of the 2-story house as well. A covered brick outdoor kitchen was completely destroyed and farming equipment was lofted and damaged. Significant tree damage continued near CR 433. The tornado then moved onto another private property off of CR 488 and severely damaged a manufactured home, collapsing all exterior walls. A large metal frame shed used to house large farm equipment was also destroyed on the property. As the tornado tracked across farm land, tree damage continued near CR 488 and hay bale coverings were plastered on the fence line where it crossed the road. The tornado continued across ranch land, and as it crossed Highway 16, it continued to cause tree damage. The tornado began weakening as it continued its northeast track beyond Highway 16, but some tree damage was observed on CR 495 before the tornado finally lifted. Maximum estimated winds were 135 mph.

Reports of barns damaged along Hwy 281 to the southeast of Jacksboro. A tornado warning was in effect but the storm never produced a tornado in Jack County.

A brief EF-0 tornado affected western Parker County where tree damage was noted through the wooded terrain and open fields near Lamkin Road. Maximum estimated winds were 80 mph.

Large metal panels were peeled back on a large metal barn near Poolville.

An EF-1 tornado affected southeastern Palo Pinto County near Santo. The tornado touched down near the intersection of South Bosley Road and Single Oak Lane where tree damage and minor roof damage was noted. The tornado then moved northeast, crossing Highway 281 towards Live Oak Road where it produced damage to numerous outbuildings, including the complete destruction of a small home gym. The tornado lifted east of Live Oak Road. Maximum estimated winds were 110 MPH.

An EF-2 tornado affected Wise County from southeast of Paradise to southeast of Decatur. The tornado started along Thompson Road where tree damage was noted along with minor structure damage. Moving northeast the tornado impacted structures and trees along CRs 4380 & 4396. The tornado appeared to strengthen and widen as it approached CR 4280 near CR 4191. The tornado struck two homes along CR 4191 causing EF-2 damage. Continuing northeast, the tornado caused EF-2 roof damage to two more homes along FM 730. The next notable damage was to an industrial park near Highway 287 and FM 2264. This area was rated EF-1. By this time, the tornado had narrowed in width. It continued to do minor damage until it lifted north of CR 4010. Maximum estimated winds were 125 mph.

An EF-0 tornado briefly affected Parker County on the southwest side of Greenwood, southwest of Weatherford. The tornado touched down just south of I-20 on Quanah Hill Road near Dennis Road where tree damage was noted along with damage to a nearby parked trailer. Moving northeast the tornado crossed Interstate 20 where multiple 18 wheelers were flipped over. Just north of Interstate 20, the tornado impacted a commercial warehouse/garage on Dennis Road where the overhead doors and a portion of the south wall collapsed outward while the overhead doors on the north side of the building collapsed inward. The tornado continued northeastward into a neighborhood north of Quanah Hill Road where additional tree damage was noted with additional minor damage along the street before the tornado lifted. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

Damage to awnings at an apartment complex in Hudson Oaks. Some tree damage was also noted in this area.

A brief EF-1 tornado affected Erath County near Bluff Dale. The tornado briefly touched down near Peninsula Drive where multiple, large oak trees were uprooted. The tornado lifted northeast across Lakeside Drive, uprooting numerous trees at three homes along Lanyard Drive. One home suffered significant loss of roofing materials. The tornado continued northeast towards County Road 172 before lifting. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph.

Large trees were uprooted by straight-line or RFD winds along Tolar Cemetery Road to the south of the town of Tolar. A sizeable wood barn was also destroyed.

The tornado formed just northwest of the intersection of FM 371 and Cooke County Road 122, about 2 miles northwest of Callisburg. One residence just west of FM 371 sustained minor roof damage, a window broken due to a snapped tree limb, and a storage door buckled in. Substantial tree damage also occurred on the property surrounding this residence. The tornado crossed FM 371 and moved northeast through a grove of trees for approximately 400 yards. Substantial tree damage was observed within this part of the track. The tornado dissipated after transiting this grove of trees. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

A supercell embedded within the line of storms moved into the White Settlement/far northwestern Fort Worth area shortly after 8:00 AM. As the storm moved over the NAS JRB, video evidence shows a tornado developed near the control tower. Damage was observed to a metal warehouse building where the metal roof was peeled off and scattered across the taxiway. The tornado continued to track northeast damaging a fitness facility before dissipating just south of the commissary near the food court. The heaviest of the damage occurred to the fitness facility, where most of the sunshades were ripped off. Additional damage was observed to trees along the path of the tornado. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.

The parent mesocyclone that impacted the NAS JRB continued moving off to the northeast, developing another tornado that mainly impacted the Marion Sansom Park. Damage was confined to trees, with a few trees snapped near the top of the trunk. The tornado crossed Roberts Cut Off Rd, causing more tree damage and minor fence damage before dissipating as it entered the city of Sansom Park. Maximum estimated winds were 105 mph.

Video evidence was received of a brief, EF0 tornado that crossed over the train tracks at the railyard east of Blue Mound Road and north of Meacham Blvd. The tornado knocked over a few rail cars. A few broken branches were noted east of the railyard. Maximum estimated winds were around 70 mph.

A trained spotter measured 2-inch diameter hail just northwest of Godley, TX.

The wall of a hangar was minimally damaged at Fort Worth Meacham Airport.

An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 90 mph developed just west of Davis Blvd on Sayer Ln in North Richland Hills, causing damage to residential properties. Roof damage was observed, along with damage to trees, as the tornado moved to the northeast. Notable roof damage occurred to several businesses along Davis Blvd before moving over the NRH Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park. The tornado crossed Northfield Park then moved into another residential neighborhood where additional tree and shingle damage was observed. The tornado crossed Precinct Line just north of Lavaca Trl and dissipated as it reached W. McDonwell School Rd.

A public report indicated trees uprooted near the intersection of Renfro Street and Highway 174 in Burleson, TX.

An EF-1 tornado moved through Grapevine beginning near the Mustang Elite Car Wash on Ira E Woods Ave south of Hwy 114. The tornado crossed Ira E Woods Ave causing significant roof damage to the Sam's Club. Large sections of the roof were peeled off leaving large holes. The tornado then damaged a storage unit facility and a Discount Tire store. Many of the windows of the Discount Tire lobby where blown out, and a few power poles next to the store were also damaged. The tornado continued moving northeast damaging trees and shingles in a residential area. Near the intersection of Northwest Highway & North Dove Road the tornado damaged another car wash and a restaurant. The tornado next caused damage to two HVACs at Grapevine Middle School. The next notable damage was to the Grapevine Service Center where significant roof damage was observed, and several garage doors where blown out. One small truck was also overturned. The tornado continued through a residential area where it caused minor damage to several trees and roofs, but it damaged several large trees at the Grapevine Cemetery. The tornado continued to weaken from here until it dissipated near the Glass Cactus on the Gaylord Texan Resort property. Maximum estimated winds were 110 mph.

A trained spotter shared a video of a large metal outbuilding being blown onto Highway 174 south of Cleburne, TX.

A brief EF-1 tornado damaged parts of Grapevine Mills Mall including portions of the roof near the food court, paneling and HVACs on the roof of the mall, and the walls around the Burlington store. The tornado tracked north where it damaged some roofs in the Terrawood Apartment complex. There was also some minor tree damage in between the mall and the apartment complex. The tornado dissipated shortly after that. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

A public report of quarter-sized hail was received just south of Burleson, TX.

A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail about 3 miles north-northeast of Mansfield, TX.

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail about 1 mile south of Duncanville, TX.

A 62 MPH wind gust was measured by the Automated Surface Observation System at Dallas Executive Airport.

An EF-2 tornado affected Collin and Fannin Counties from west of Blue Ridge to northwest of Bailey with damage noted around the northwestern side of Leonard. The tornado touched down on the west side of Blue Ridge along FM 545 where tree damage and structure damage was noted. Moving northeast the tornado impacted the athletic fields near the junior high and high school with several free standing light poles bent near the ground, the complete collapse of the brick dug outs near the baseball field, and damage to trees, fences, and other equipment around the property. The tornado appeared to strengthen as it struck 3 manufactured homes just east of the schools where two of the single wide trailers rolled, and the walls and roof of the homes became separated from the undercarriage. The next notable damage occurred in northeast Collin County where a double wide manufactured home rolled and collapsed leading to 1 injury from occupant entrapment. The narrow path of tree and structural damage continued across the county line into Fannin County to the west and north of Leonard. The tornado continued to do damage to several structures including a water plant and several single family homes until it lifted near State Highway 11 west of Bailey. Maximum estimated winds were 125 mph.

This is a continuation of the tornado that began in Collin County near Blue Ridge. An EF-2 tornado affected Collin and Fannin Counties from west of Blue Ridge to northwest of Bailey with damage noted around the northwestern side of Leonard. The tornado touched down on the west side of Blue Ridge along FM 545 where tree damage and structure damage was noted. Moving northeast the tornado impacted the athletic fields near the junior high and high school with several free standing light poles bent near the ground, the complete collapse of the brick dug outs near the baseball field, and damage to trees, fences, and other equipment around the property. The tornado appeared to strengthen as it struck 3 manufactured homes just east of the schools where two of the single wide trailers rolled, and the walls and roof of the homes became separated from the undercarriage. The next notable damage occurred in northeast Collin County where a double wide manufactured home rolled and collapsed leading to 1 injury from occupant entrapment. The narrow path of tree and structural damage continued across the county line into Fannin County to the west and north of Leonard. The tornado continued to do damage to several structures including a water plant and several single family homes until it lifted near State Highway 11 west of Bailey. Maximum estimated winds were 125 mph.

A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail near Heath, TX.

An EF-1 tornado affected Hunt and Fannin Counties near Wolfe City. The tornado touched down near FM 816 near Loring Creek in Hunt County where tree and structural damage was noted. Moving northeast the tornado crossed the county line into Fannin County where additional tree and structural damage was noted near State Highway 11. The tornado continued northeast through southern Fannin County where it moved through a solar farm destroying a path of panels. By this time, the tornado had weakened with the last notable damage found near Speaker Jimmy Turman Road where it continued to do minor damage before lifting. Maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.

Emergency management reported tennis ball sized hail near McLendon-Chisolm, TX in Rockwall County.

This is a continuation of the tornado that started in northern Hunt County. An EF-1 tornado affected Hunt and Fannin Counties near Wolfe City. The tornado touched down near FM 816 near Loring Creek in Hunt County where tree and structural damage was noted. Moving northeast the tornado crossed the county line into Fannin County where additional tree and structural damage was noted near State Highway 11. The tornado continued northeast through southern Fannin County where it moved through a solar farm destroying a path of panels. By this time, the tornado had weakened with the last notable damage found near Speaker Jimmy Turman Road where it continued to do minor damage before lifting. Maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.

A trained spotter reported ping-pong ball sized hail about 5 miles southeast of Fate, TX.

The tornado formed in open pastureland west of FM 38, approximately 1.5 miles west of Petty, TX. The tornado moved northeast, crossing FM 38 and significantly damaging a metal roofing system at a commercial establishment. Approximately half of the metal roof and siding panels were removed, and metal support beams were ripped from their anchors. Damage at this location was consistent with high end EF-1 tornado wind speeds. The tornado also impacted 2 metal buildings immediately northeast of this main commercial establishment. The tornado continued toward the northeast, crossing County Road 35020 and causing minor EF-0 tree and shingle damage to two residences along CR 35020. The tornado continued to travel northeast, eventually impacting 3 residences near FM 38 and CR 34020. The most significant damage occurred to a large combination metal system barn/residence. Most of this structure was destroyed, with large portions of the metal roofing and siding removed. Large metal beams were dislodged from their anchors and several were severely twisted. Damage here was consistent with low end EF-2 wind speeds of approximately 115 mph. Adjacent structures suffered less significant roof damage consistent with EF-0/EF-1 winds. The tornado traveled northeast for an additional three quarters of a mile, impacting some outbuildings and trees with EF-0 winds. Dissipation occurred shortly after crossing CR 33040 approximately 3.5 miles west of Hopewell. Maximum estimated winds were 115 mph.