Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, March 21, 2022

Using radar imagery in combination with eyewitness accounts (videos and pictures), a confirmed EF1 tornado formed over Possum Kingdom Lake around 3:12 PM CDT. The tornado then tracked onshore near Upper Burma Rd, where trees sustained such damage as snapped trunks and large broken branches. As it crossed the peninsula, roof damage to single family homes and nearby small metal buildings was observed, consistent with 95 mph winds. The tornado then tracked back over the lake before causing more sporadic damage on the northeast shore of Possum Kingdom Lake. The tornado lifted at 3:26 PM CDT just northwest of Stoney End Ln. The maximum estimated winds were 95 mph.

A long track tornado tracked from far southwestern Jack County, through the west side of Jacksboro, and into far southwestern Montague County. The tornado is believed to have begun near Halsell Ranch Rd and Barton Chapel Road where tree damage was observed. The first significant damage noted was on Kinder Mountain Road where the blades of 4 wind turbines were shredded, significant tree damage was observed, and damage to a home and storage barns was observed. The winds were likely EF2 strength in this location. The tornado continued to be tracked to the northeast by observing mostly minor house/roof damage and notable tree damage. As the tornado approached Jacksboro from the southwest it appeared to strengthen and widen. EF2 damage was observed to a secured manufactured home on ONeal Lane and also through the Synterra Estates neighborhood, just south of Highway 380 and west of FM 4. From here, the tornado moved into the western portions of Jacksboro where many homes sustained EF2 damage from Burwick Road all the way to the High School north of Highway 380. The tornado was approximately half a mile wide as it moved through this part of the city. Considerable roof damage and tree damage was observed in this area. Some walls on homes were impacted, and some structures that were not well secured collapsed. The tornado reached EF3 strength as it approached Wichita Avenue and the Jacksboro Elementary School. One well built home on Wichita Avenue suffered very significant roof damage along with other noted damage that indicated winds over 135 mph. From there, the tornado directly struck the elementary school where it ripped the roof off the gymnasium, causing one wall to collapse, bent flag poles to the ground, overturned cars, and more. Continuing to the northeast, the tornado moved through the high school campus, also ripping part of the roof off the high school, damaging the press box at the stadium, bending the field goal posts, bending a light pole to the ground, and more. This damage was determined to be EF2 in strength. Continuing on, the tornado was tracked all the way into far southwestern Montague County by mostly tree damage, damage to metal sheds and outhouses, minor to moderate damage to roofs, and collapsed high tension wire towers. Maximum estimated winds were in the 140-150 mph range. The total length of the tornado was 34.5 miles, accounting for the 0.53 miles the tornado tracked into Montague County (see separate entry).

Emergency management reported minor roof and siding damage to a single family residence in the city of Santo.

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail about 5 miles south of Bryson, TX.

The fire chief in Santo, TX reported several 8 to 10 inch tree limbs down by the high school gym on Bowie Street.

This tornado is a continuation from the EF3 tornado in Jack County. As the tornado crossed the county line into Montague County, it was already entering its dissipation stage. Only minor tree damage was observed.

The tornado began on the north side of Lake Amon G. Carter along Hanging Tree Rd. where damage was found to multiple small barns and farm outbuildings, roof damage to several single family homes in the area, and tree damage resulting in snapped tree trunks and large broken limbs. A partially full water tank was transported from Hanging Tree Rd to Farm to Market Road 2583 as the storm continued east-northeast. As the tornado moved northeast of the lake to Timber Oaks Ct. it caused heavy damage to a farm outbuilding where the roof was lifted and multiple walls collapsed. The tornado is believed to have lifted after crossing Elgin Road. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph.

The tornado began on the south side of Bowie along State Highway 101 where damage was found to multiple single family residences including one home that shifted off the foundation causing the walls and roof to collapse caused by wind speeds estimated between 105 to 110 mph. There were 3 injuries reported with damage in this area. As the tornado moved north-northeast along the eastern side of Bowie, many structures spanning from FM 3043 to just south of State Highway 59 and Haney Rd were damaged including several single family and manufactured homes where the roofs and walls were lifted and destroyed in places. Just before the tornado lifted, a manufactured home was destroyed with damage spanning 1/4 mile by this point in the path. Maximum estimated winds were 110 mph.

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 3 miles west-northwest of Stephenville, TX.

The Millsap Fire Department reported damage to one structure just north of town.

The tornado formed southeast of Paradise, near Wise County Road 4393. Damage to an outhouse and carport was noted along with a visual report of the tornado. As the tornado tracked northeast to Wise County Road 4287, it produced structural damage to multiple homes. The tornado tracked northeast approximately 5 miles, producing damage to several homes and outbuildings. The tornado ultimately moved over US 287 southeast of Decatur, damaging a large advertising sign along the highway and impacting a storage building near US 287 and FM 2264. The tornado apparently dissipated shortly after crossing US 287. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

The tornado began northeast of the city of Montague near Nobile Rd and Fenoglio Rd. Tree damage was observed in this area. The tornado moved northeast, damaging the roof of a home and more trees on Aurelia School Road, and then caused significant damage to a home on Dixie School Road, rendering the house a total loss. The tornado wandered down Dixie School Road where substantial tree damage was observed. The tornado crossed Highway 82 to the east of Nocona. On Old Bonita Rd, a few sheds and small barns sustained damage along with damage to a number of large pecan trees across the area. As the tornado moved northeast it passed through a heavily wooded area with additional tree damage throughout before crossing Redbud Creek. As the tornado crossed FM 1956 a manufactured home in the path was separated from its undercarriage while a nearby single-family home sustained damage to its roof, several windows, and a small barn on the property. Tree damage extended through Saunders Rd to Cottonwood Creek Rd. The tornado tracked all the way to the Red River Bridge on FM 667, but no tree damage was observed on the Oklahoma side of the river. Maximum estimated winds were 110 mph.

Several homes in Slidell sustained wind damage. Roof damage, blown in garage doors, and shed damage were reported. This damage is believed to be RFD-related from the tornadic parent supercell.

A property along Waide Rd sustained damage. A large building (mostly wood and sheet metal construction) was damaged. Tree and roof damage was observed on the property. The back half of the residence also completely collapsed onto itself.

The tornado developed shortly after crossing into Cooke County, first touching down near FM 51 and CR 377 where a tree was uprooted, several large tree branches were snapped, and it knocked down half a concrete silo. Sporadic tree damage was noted along FM 51 leading into Era where damage occurred to a gas station awning. It continued northeast, strengthened and produced major damage to several roofs of homes, snapped trees, and flipped a horse trailer. It continued to move northeast along FM 51 where it destroyed a metal implement shed. As it moved toward Gainesville, it blew out 2 roll up doors and lifted the roof of a commercial building. The tornado then crossed I-35 near US-82 and ripped the aluminum roof off a cattle yard before lifting shortly after. Maximum estimated winds were 105 mph.

A public report indicated dime sized hail 7 miles west-southwest of Annetta South, TX.

Damage survey, surveillance video, and CASA radar data confirm that a brief EF0 tornado passed across the Dutch Branch arm of Lake Benbrook at approximately 5:31 p.m. CDT on March 21, 2022. The tornado appeared to develop within the eastward surging outflow of an approaching line of thunderstorms. The tornado moved across a marina where a floating marina cover was lifted and thrown about 50 yards, being destroyed in the process. Several boats at the marina were also damaged. One tree on the shoreline was also damaged. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail in White Settlement, TX.

The tornado began along Inspiration Lane in River Oaks. It then moved northeast and produced widespread tree damage through a neighborhood just southwest of Jacksboro Highway. Some EF1 tornado damage was found on Hillside Drive and Circle Ridge Drive where multiple tree trunks were snapped and/or uprooted. As the tornado crossed Jacksboro Highway, additional EF0 damage was found between 18th Street and 22nd Street between Menefee Avenue and Long Avenue. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

A 58 MPH wind gust was measured at the Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. Just south of JRB NAS, roof damage was reported at the American Freight and Big Lots businesses.

Roof and tree damage was observed along East Long Ave near Decatur Ave in Fort Worth.

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about a mile south of Roanoke Road in Roanoke, TX.

A public report indicated dime sized hail about 3 miles southwest of Roanoke, TX.

A public report indicated dime sized hail in Roanoke, TX.

This tornado was a continuation of the EF-1 tornado that passed through Jarrell previously. The tornado crossed the Williamson and Bell County line near CR 304. Through Bell County, EF-0 damage to trees was observed, with max winds of 75 mph and a max width of 100 yards. The tornado dissipated near Prairie Dell Church Road, just west of Interstate 35.

Shingle damage and small tree branch damage was reported near the 121 and 360 exchange in Grapevine.

A public report indicated quarter sized hail about a mile southwest of Roanoke, TX.

A public report indicated dime sized hail in Keller, TX off of Shiver Rd.

The tornado first touched down in a field near Thousand Oak Trails. It then moved through the Sherwood Oaks community, producing extensive and widespread damage to trees and homes. Multiple manufactured homes were flipped, many trees were snapped in half, and one home was moved off its foundation. The tornado then crossed Lake Texoma and moved into Marshall County Oklahoma. A total of 105 structures were damaged, 53 destroyed, and 27 sustained major damage. Maximum estimated winds in Grayson County were 130 mph. One fatality occurred in a mobile home.

Damage survey and Doppler radar data confirm that an EF0 tornado with peak winds of 85 MPH struck the City of Euless. The damage path was somewhat sporadic, but in a corridor that lined up well with a strong velocity couplet seen in Doppler radar data. Furthermore, eyewitnesses from the Euless Fire Department on Harwood Rd reported observing a funnel cloud to the south of their location and above the eventual damage path. The damage path began along Ector Dr and tracked generally towards the northeast with the most significant damage noted along Milam Dr and Harris Dr. Damage mostly consisted of trees limbs down, though a few larger trees were blown over as well. Structural damage was minimal and generally only occurred when trees fell on top of homes. The damage path ended near the intersection of Harwood Dr and N Euless Main. Radar data suggests that the tornado was on the ground no longer than about two minutes.

Amateur radio reported dime sized hail in Bartonville, TX.

Minor roof damage to an apartment building at 2807 Royal Lane in Irving.

A trained spotter reported minor tree and powerline damage approximately 1 mile west of Rosebud, TX.

Emergency management reported damage to multiple buildings near the intersection of Interstate 35E and Belt Line Road. Minor damage occurred to the Woody building. Damage also occurred to railroad crossing gates nearby.

A public report indicated quarter sized hail near Corinth, TX.

A brief tornado touched down in northern Carrollton around 6:31pm. The tornado initially caused damage to a building at the Hillside Community Apartments just east of Old Denton Road and south of Rosemeade Parkway. It uplifted a small section of a rooftop exposing the interior of the building, while also removing a large section of shingling nearby. The tornado then tracked northeastward towards Rosemeade Elementary School where it snapped two large trees near the ground which fell in a convergent pattern. Additional damage primarily to trees was observed northwestward towards N Josey Lane and Rosemeade Parkway which mostly consisted of broken tree branches. The tornado was likely in progress for only a minute or two, with estimated peak winds near 85 mph.

This tornado crossed the Williamson/Bell County line moving towards the north-northeast, crossing Alligator Rd where some power poles and trees were damaged. The tornado continued northeast, damaging more trees and power poles near FM-487 and along Donahoe Rd. It is believed to have lifted just as it was crossing FM-2268 east of the town of Vilas. Maximum estimated winds in Bell County were 90 mph.

A National Weather Service storm survey indicated straight line wind damage near Sherman High School consisting of blown sheet metal and a removed HVAC unit from a rooftop.

A public report indicated 1.25 sized hail near Anthem Dr and W Stonebrook Parkway in west Frisco.

A public report indicated quarter sized hail near Hackberry, TX.

Large tree limbs were down near E Hebron Pkwy and Providence Dr. The top of a street sign was also broken off.

A public report indicated quarter sized hail near Little Elm, TX.

Public reports indicated dime to quarter sized hail near Lincoln Park, TX.

Wind damage occurred in Bristol Point Estates. Shingles were damaged and many fences were leaning or fallen down.

A public report indicated dime sized hail in Little Elm, TX.

A public report indicated penny sized hail near Prosper, TX.

New damage reports received from Milam County Emergency Management confirmed a tornado occurred near the city of South Elm in northwest Milam County. The tornado likely developed in an open field between CR 116 and FM 1915. It then snapped two wooden electrical transmission line poles near FM 1915. As the tornado continued northeast, it snapped a tree in half and severely damaged the roof of a barn, ripping most of the aluminum roof structure off the walls. It crossed FM 1915 one more time, blew out the walls of a barn and tore off a significant amount of shingles from the roof of a home. The damage is consistent with an EF1 tornado with max winds of 110 mph.

A brief EF-0 tornado occurred just west of Rosebud around 7:25pm. Spotters reported a funnel and brief rope tornado, and damage to trees and powerlines was observed along FM-1963 one mile west of Rosebud. The tornado was likely in progress for around one minute or less and lifted prior to reaching the town. Maximum winds were likely around 70 mph.

A public report indicated dime sized hail near Oak Leaf, TX.

A public report indicated dime sized hail just south of Lavon, TX.

A public report indicated dime sized hail near Nolanville, TX.

The tornado began on the southwest side of Groesbeck along the west side of S State Highway 114 where damage to a small barn resulted in the removal of the roof. As the tornado moved northeast it caused a narrow path of damage along Private Road 5401 with a few structures damaged including the lift and removal of a metal roof from a manufactured home and damage to a few metal shelters and a carport. The tornado then crossed Highway 14 N just north of Groesbeck causing damage to several trees as the tornado tracked toward Shiloh. As the tornado reached County Road 431 and FM 39 it lifted/wrapped a large anchored farm outbuilding against a tree. After crossing FM 39 the tornado partially removed the roof of a manufactured home before it is believed to have lifted. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

Emergency management reported a wind gust of 61 MPH immediately west of Groesbeck, TX.

A public report indicated ping pong ball sized hail at the Groesbeck, TX substation.

Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail in Teague, TX.

A public report indicated a mobile home missing part of its roof on County Road 1497 along with minor tree. The single family home next door sustained shingle and decking damage.