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Public Information Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
359 PM CDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...NWS Damage Survey For 10/20/2019 North Texas Severe Weather
Event Update #3... 

.Update...Updated survey information for the Ellis County 
Tornadoes including summary and path length and width. All events
were placed in chronological order.

.Overview...Severe thunderstorms erupted on the evening of 
10/20/2019 across North Texas ahead of a powerful storm system. A 
couple of supercells produced tornadoes across parts of the 
North Texas, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The 
highest rated tornado...an EF-3...struck portions of Dallas 
County, but a high-end EF-2 tornado occurred in Garland. A total 
of 9 tornadoes have been surveyed. Additional surveys may be
needed this week.

.Las Colinas to Richardson Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  15.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             8:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         1.8 E of Las Colinas /Dallas County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.87/-96.91

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:30 PM CDT
End Location:           3 E of Richardson /Dallas County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.96/-96.68

The tornado formed in northwest Dallas, near State Highway 348 and
Luna Road, where large tree damage and minor roof damage was 
initially observed. This tornado tracked toward the east-northeast,
crossing I-35E and impacted numerous commercial structures 
between this freeway and Harry Hines Blvd. Extensive damage to 
many businesses and residences, consistent with EF-1 and EF-2 
intensity wind speeds, occurred near the intersection of Harry 
Hines Blvd and Walnut Hill Lane. As the tornado moved eastward, 
roughly coincident with Walnut Hill Lane, several gas stations, 
large commercial buildings, and churches, and at least one multi-
story apartment complex sustained significant roof and exterior 
wall damage. This path of strong EF-1 and EF-2 damage continued 
east-northeast along Walnut Hill Lane through the Marsh Lane and 
Midway Road corridors. East of Marsh Lane, the tornado
impacted more single-family residences, though commercial 
structures were still adversely affected at times. Severe damage 
to large hardwood trees, consistent with EF-1 intensity winds, was
observed throughout the damage path from Marsh Lane to US HWY 75. 

Intermittent EF-1 and EF-2 damage also occurred to a number of 
residences in this area. Many of these damaged homes were large 
and/or well-established structures that sustained either partial 
or total roof loss, accompanied by minor exterior wall damage. 
This damage was consistent with 110-125 mph tornado winds. Within 
one concentrated region of EF-2 damage along Northaven Road west 
of US HWY 75, a particular single-family home was surveyed with total 
roof loss, and multiple collapsed exterior walls. The survey team 
determined that this damage was consistent with low-end EF-3 
intensity winds of approximately 140 mph. This was the only 
structure that was assigned an EF-3 rating for this tornado. 

The tornado continued eastward, toward US HWY 75 and produced 
significant roof damage to several businesses near US HWY 75 
including office low-rise buildings, a car dealership, and a Home
Depot. Damage here was assigned an EF-2 intensity. The tornado 
crossed over the southern part of the Texas Instruments campus 
and then began to turn more northeastward and parallel
Greenville Avenue. Tree and roof damage consistent with EF-1 
occurred as it crossed I-635. Several glass windows were blown
out at a mid-rise office building. The tornado crossed 
an apartment complex near Walnut Street and Greenville Avenue where 
dozens of units had sections of missing roof consistent with EF-1 
damage of 95 to 110 mph. The tornado moved across the Cutters 
Point apartment complex where numerous units experienced 
significant roof loss consistent with 115 mph or EF-2 damage.
Another low-rise office building saw numerous windows blown out on
all sides. The tornado continued into the Richland Park, Lakes of
Buckingham, Richland Meadows, and College Park residential 
subdivisions where widespread tree and roof damage consistent 
with 80 to 95 mph winds occurred. A few homes in this area saw 
complete or total roof loss where winds were estimated at 110 mph 
or EF-1. The tornado began to weaken and took a sharp turn to the 
north near Richardson Square where it tracked to the Huffhines 
Park areas. Mostly tree damage occurred here with winds estimated 
near 70 mph or EF-0. The track then turned to the west and became 
very narrow near Duck Creek with the tornado dissipating as it 
crossed Jupiter Rd. The tornado had a continuous track for 32 
minutes, tracked for just over 15 miles, produced maximum winds of
140 mph, with a maximum width of three-quarters of a mile. 


.Midlothian Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.83 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   350 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         N Midlothian /Ellis County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.50/-96.99

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:15 PM CDT
End Location:           NNE Midlothian /Ellis County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.49/-96.95

Survey Summary: The tornado began near Highway 67 and 9th Street
on the north side of Midlothian and traveled east for
approximately 2.8 miles. Several church and retail buildings
experienced blown out windows and roof damage. One of
the buildings connected to the Lighthouse Church was heavily
damaged with the collapse of the southward facing wall and much of
the roof removed. Just to the east of Highway 67, sheet metal was
peeled on two buildings and metal roof purlins were bent on one.
This damage was consistent with winds of 100 to 110 mph, and EF-1
intensity. The tornado weakened some as it headed east and crossed
into a residential area south of Mockingbird Lane. Damage
indicates the tornado intensified in the area of Morning Dove Lane
and Pheasant Drive. Several homes experienced significant roof
damage, uplift of the roof deck of at least one home, some windows
blown out, a garage door collapsed, and several trees were
uprooted. This type of damage was consistent with wind speeds of
100 to 110 mph, or EF-1 intensity. The tornado weakened before
ending near Walnut Grove Road, but the end point of this tornado
is still being investigated.


.Garland Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:    135 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   265 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019 
Start Time:             9:24 PM CDT 
Start Location:         3 WSW Garland /Dallas County/ 
Start Lat/Lon:          32.90/-96.68

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:30 PM CDT
End Location:           Near Garland /Dallas County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.91/-96.64

Survey Summary: The tornado started on Kenmore Street just north 
of West Miller Road where part of a Sears Facility warehouse was 
heavily damaged. A wide section of the metal roof was peeled off 
and subsequently the adjacent metal walls were also torn away. 
Some of the interior support columns and beams were bent, causing 
another part of the roof to collapse. In addition, an empty 18 
wheeler was tipped over and a van was also on its side. The 
tornado then struck a newly built warehouse to the east of this 
facility where nearly the entire building collapsed. The interior 
support columns were bent to the ground in this facility as the 
pre-case concrete tilt-up walls collapsed to the east. The damage 
to these two facilities indicated high end EF-2 damage with winds 
of 135 mph. Damage from the second warehouse was blown into the 
adjacent neighborhood to the east across Shiloh Road and damaged 
some homes. The tornado also snapped and uprooted many trees and 
damaged many roofs and homes along its path through the 
residential area from Shiloh Road to Garland Avenue. Roof damage 
consisted of a combination of loss of decking and shingles. Some 
roofs were also damaged by fallen trees and other debris. One 
house in particular on the corner of Westway Avenue and Patricia 
Lane sustained damage to the garage which partially collapsed. 
Damage in this neighborhood was consistent of EF-0 and EF-1 
damage. The tornado then moved across Garland Ave towards Central 
Park damaging more roofs and trees near Degge Circle, and then 
damaging baseball fields and fences at the park. The tornado 
continued northeast from the park causing minor damage as it 
weakened, dissipating near Avenue D and Santa Fe Street.


.Rowlett/Sachse Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.0 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:36 PM CDT
Start Location:         Near Rowlett /Dallas County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.92/-96.57

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:45 PM CDT
End Location:           Lake Ray Hubbard /Dallas County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.98/-96.50

The onset of damage with this path began along Larkin Lane in
Rowlett with a few trees and roofs damaged. The track continued 
east northeast with the greatest intensity of damage observed in 
the 4600 block of Hilcox Road just before President George
Bush Turnpike (PGBT) where one home lost most of the roof and saw
severe window damage and the garage exterior walls collapsed. 
Several metal outbuildings and barns on this and adjacent 
properties were also severely damaged or destroyed. Multiple trees
were snapped or uprooted along with power poles collapsed.

The tornado moved over the east side of the PGBT where several
houses and barns sustained significant roof damage or shingles
removed. The damage track continued north/northeast near the
Pleasant Valley neighborhood. A video shows this tornado as it was
over Lake Ray Hubbard where it likely lifted before reaching the
far shore.


.Ferris Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.18 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   170 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         W Ferris /Ellis County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.53/-96.67

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:44 PM CDT
End Location:           W Ferris /Ellis County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.53/-96.66

Survey Summary: A tornado touched down briefly near Main Street
and Highway 45/Central Street in Ferris. A silo near 7th and Main
Streets sustained damage and partially collapsed. There was roof
damage to multiple business buildings south of 5th Street and
along Main and Central Streets. A downed power pole and an
uprooted tree were also noted in the same area. The damage was
consistent with winds speeds between 75 and 85 mph, or EF-0
intensity. Sporadic wind damage was found across other potions of
Ferris with damage mainly to trees and roofing.


.Rockwall Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Peak Wind /Estimated/:  90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   < 100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         West City of Rockwall /Rockwall County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.93/-96.48

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:54 PM CDT
End Location:           East City of Rockwall /Rockwall County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.94/-96.45

Wind damage was observed in Rockwall generally parallel with and
north of US 66, from the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard into 
northeastern Rockwall. The most intense damage was observed close 
to the lake, along Sunset Hill Drive where several homes sustained
significant roof damage. As the damage path continued further east
across SH 205 damage consisted of downed trees and fences and missing
shingles on roofs. Based on eyewitness accounts and video footage, a
tornado, with maximum rated wind speeds of 90 mph, or EF-1 has been 
confirmed. The tornado is believed to have developed over Lake Ray 
Hubbard with a path length of almost 2 miles. 


.Kaufman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.04 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             10:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 N of Kaufman /Kaufman County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.67/-96.32

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               10:11 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N of Kaufman /Kaufman County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.67/-96.32

Survey Summary: A tornado briefly formed approximately 5 miles 
north of Kaufman, partially removing a portion of metal roofing 
from a single-family residence. A large section of this roofing 
was blown back toward the southwest, into a powerline. A nearby 
power pole was also partially snapped. The tornado dissipated 
shortly after impacting this single residence. 


.Elmo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.50 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             10:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3.5 miles SE of Elmo /Kaufman County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.67/-96.14

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               10:41 PM CDT
End Location:           3.7 miles SE of Elmo /Kaufman County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.68/-96.14

Survey Summary: A tornado formed in open country approximately 
3.5 miles SE of Elmo. Moving northeastward, this tornado removed 
sheet metal from an outbuilding on ranch property. Immediately 
after crossing Kaufman County Road 314, the tornado intensified, 
snapping two power poles along CR 314 and impacting a single 
family residence and adjacent outbuildings. An adjacent metal barn
was severely damaged, with the sheet metal roof almost completely
removed and steel trusses severely bent. Several large trees on 
the property were snapped or sustained major trunk damage. A 
personal weather station on the roof of the home measured a wind 
gust of 100 mph during the tornado, and damage elsewhere on the 
property was consistent with 95-105 mph EF-1 intensity wind 
speeds. The tornado continued northeastward beyond the damaged 
residence for approximately 200 yards before dissipating. This 
tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the EF-0 
tornado 5N of Kaufman, as well as damage observed farther SW near 
Midlothian, and NE toward Wills Point. 


.Wills Point Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    78 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             10:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         1.9 N of Wills Point /Van Zandt County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.73/-96.00

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               11:04 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE of Wills Point /Van Zandt County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.73/-95.99

A brief tornado touched down in Van Zandt County around 2300 CDT
10/20/19. The tornado formed 1/4 mile east of Van Zandt County 
Road 3801, tracking east through a neighborhood of manufactured 
homes along Van Zandt County Road 3849. The tornado was 
approximately 200 yards wide and was on the ground for a little 
more than 1/2 mile in its 5 minute lifespan. The tornado 
dissipated just east of Lake Dr. (Highway 47). Multiple roofs 
sustained damaged, mainly on the south side of Van Zandt County 
Road 3849. Multiple sheds and carports were overturned and 
damaged. A few small trees were uprooted and tree branches were 
broken on numerous trees, all consistent with EF-0 damage between 
70 and 78 mph.


.Stephenville Downburst Straight-line Wind Event...

Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.50 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1.0 miles
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/21/2019
Start Time:             12:15 AM CDT
Start Location:         1.25 W of Stephenville /Erath County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.21/-98.23

End Date:               10/21/2019
End Time:               12:20 AM CDT
End Location:           1.25 SE of Stephenville /Erath County/ 
End Lat/Lon:            32.21/-98.18

Survey Summary: A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Erath
County, producing a pattern of downburst straight-line wind 
damage within the City of Stephenville. Minor tree damage, 
consistent with 50 mph winds, was first observed approximately 3 
blocks west of the Tarleton State University campus. Wind damage 
increased on the Tarleton campus proper, highlighted by widespread
tree branch and trunk damage, and the partial removal of roofing 
material from a multi-story dormitory building. Maximum wind 
speeds at this dorm were estimated at 75 mph, based on the 
severity of the damage. Several other buildings on the Tarleton 
campus also sustained minor damage. East of campus, numerous trees
were damaged toward the downtown areas of Stephenville, and at 
least one porch roof was detached from a single-family home. The 
roof of the main fire station in downtown Stephenville sustained 
major damage, as large sections of metal roofing material were 
removed from the structure and deposited in the street. Straight 
line wind speeds at this fire station were estimated to be 80 mph.
Adjacent businesses in the downtown area also received minor wind
damage - mainly to window glass and roof fascia. Additional 
scattered tree damage was observed just east through south of 
downtown Stephenville. The downburst appeared to dissipate near 
the intersection of US Highway 281 and US Highway 377 on the east 
side of the city. 


EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Public Information Statement...Corrected
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
359 PM CDT Wed Oct 23 2019

Corrected west to east at end of first tornado summary. 

...NWS Damage Survey For 10/20/2019 North Texas Severe Weather
Event Update #3... 

.Update...Updated survey information for the Ellis County 
Tornadoes including summary and path length and width. All events
were placed in chronological order.

.Overview...Severe thunderstorms erupted on the evening of 
10/20/2019 across North Texas ahead of a powerful storm system. A 
couple of supercells produced tornadoes across parts of the 
North Texas, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The 
highest rated tornado...an EF-3...struck portions of Dallas 
County, but a high-end EF-2 tornado occurred in Garland. A total 
of 9 tornadoes have been surveyed. Additional surveys may be
needed this week.

.Las Colinas to Richardson Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  15.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             8:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         1.8 E of Las Colinas /Dallas County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.87/-96.91

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:30 PM CDT
End Location:           3 E of Richardson /Dallas County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.96/-96.68

The tornado formed in northwest Dallas, near State Highway 348 and
Luna Road, where large tree damage and minor roof damage was 
initially observed. This tornado tracked toward the east-northeast,
crossing I-35E and impacted numerous commercial structures 
between this freeway and Harry Hines Blvd. Extensive damage to 
many businesses and residences, consistent with EF-1 and EF-2 
intensity wind speeds, occurred near the intersection of Harry 
Hines Blvd and Walnut Hill Lane. As the tornado moved eastward, 
roughly coincident with Walnut Hill Lane, several gas stations, 
large commercial buildings, and churches, and at least one multi-
story apartment complex sustained significant roof and exterior 
wall damage. This path of strong EF-1 and EF-2 damage continued 
east-northeast along Walnut Hill Lane through the Marsh Lane and 
Midway Road corridors. East of Marsh Lane, the tornado
impacted more single-family residences, though commercial 
structures were still adversely affected at times. Severe damage 
to large hardwood trees, consistent with EF-1 intensity winds, was
observed throughout the damage path from Marsh Lane to US HWY 75. 

Intermittent EF-1 and EF-2 damage also occurred to a number of 
residences in this area. Many of these damaged homes were large 
and/or well-established structures that sustained either partial 
or total roof loss, accompanied by minor exterior wall damage. 
This damage was consistent with 110-125 mph tornado winds. Within 
one concentrated region of EF-2 damage along Northaven Road west 
of US HWY 75, a particular single-family home was surveyed with total 
roof loss, and multiple collapsed exterior walls. The survey team 
determined that this damage was consistent with low-end EF-3 
intensity winds of approximately 140 mph. This was the only 
structure that was assigned an EF-3 rating for this tornado. 

The tornado continued eastward, toward US HWY 75 and produced 
significant roof damage to several businesses near US HWY 75 
including office low-rise buildings, a car dealership, and a Home
Depot. Damage here was assigned an EF-2 intensity. The tornado 
crossed over the southern part of the Texas Instruments campus 
and then began to turn more northeastward and parallel
Greenville Avenue. Tree and roof damage consistent with EF-1 
occurred as it crossed I-635. Several glass windows were blown
out at a mid-rise office building. The tornado crossed 
an apartment complex near Walnut Street and Greenville Avenue where 
dozens of units had sections of missing roof consistent with EF-1 
damage of 95 to 110 mph. The tornado moved across the Cutters 
Point apartment complex where numerous units experienced 
significant roof loss consistent with 115 mph or EF-2 damage.
Another low-rise office building saw numerous windows blown out on
all sides. The tornado continued into the Richland Park, Lakes of
Buckingham, Richland Meadows, and College Park residential 
subdivisions where widespread tree and roof damage consistent 
with 80 to 95 mph winds occurred. A few homes in this area saw 
complete or total roof loss where winds were estimated at 110 mph 
or EF-1. The tornado began to weaken and took a sharp turn to the 
north near Richardson Square where it tracked to the Huffhines 
Park areas. Mostly tree damage occurred here with winds estimated 
near 70 mph or EF-0. The track then turned to the east and became 
very narrow near Duck Creek with the tornado dissipating as it 
crossed Jupiter Rd. The tornado had a continuous track for 32 
minutes, tracked for just over 15 miles, produced maximum winds of 
140 mph, with a maximum width of three-quarters of a mile. 


.Midlothian Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.83 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   350 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         N Midlothian /Ellis County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.50/-96.99

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:15 PM CDT
End Location:           NNE Midlothian /Ellis County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.49/-96.95

Survey Summary: The tornado began near Highway 67 and 9th Street
on the north side of Midlothian and traveled east for
approximately 2.8 miles. Several church and retail buildings
experienced blown out windows and roof damage. One of
the buildings connected to the Lighthouse Church was heavily
damaged with the collapse of the southward facing wall and much of
the roof removed. Just to the east of Highway 67, sheet metal was
peeled on two buildings and metal roof purlins were bent on one.
This damage was consistent with winds of 100 to 110 mph, and EF-1
intensity. The tornado weakened some as it headed east and crossed
into a residential area south of Mockingbird Lane. Damage
indicates the tornado intensified in the area of Morning Dove Lane
and Pheasant Drive. Several homes experienced significant roof
damage, uplift of the roof deck of at least one home, some windows
blown out, a garage door collapsed, and several trees were
uprooted. This type of damage was consistent with wind speeds of
100 to 110 mph, or EF-1 intensity. The tornado weakened before
ending near Walnut Grove Road, but the end point of this tornado
is still being investigated.


.Garland Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:    135 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   265 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019 
Start Time:             9:24 PM CDT 
Start Location:         3 WSW Garland /Dallas County/ 
Start Lat/Lon:          32.90/-96.68

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:30 PM CDT
End Location:           Near Garland /Dallas County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.91/-96.64

Survey Summary: The tornado started on Kenmore Street just north 
of West Miller Road where part of a Sears Facility warehouse was 
heavily damaged. A wide section of the metal roof was peeled off 
and subsequently the adjacent metal walls were also torn away. 
Some of the interior support columns and beams were bent, causing 
another part of the roof to collapse. In addition, an empty 18 
wheeler was tipped over and a van was also on its side. The 
tornado then struck a newly built warehouse to the east of this 
facility where nearly the entire building collapsed. The interior 
support columns were bent to the ground in this facility as the 
pre-case concrete tilt-up walls collapsed to the east. The damage 
to these two facilities indicated high end EF-2 damage with winds 
of 135 mph. Damage from the second warehouse was blown into the 
adjacent neighborhood to the east across Shiloh Road and damaged 
some homes. The tornado also snapped and uprooted many trees and 
damaged many roofs and homes along its path through the 
residential area from Shiloh Road to Garland Avenue. Roof damage 
consisted of a combination of loss of decking and shingles. Some 
roofs were also damaged by fallen trees and other debris. One 
house in particular on the corner of Westway Avenue and Patricia 
Lane sustained damage to the garage which partially collapsed. 
Damage in this neighborhood was consistent of EF-0 and EF-1 
damage. The tornado then moved across Garland Ave towards Central 
Park damaging more roofs and trees near Degge Circle, and then 
damaging baseball fields and fences at the park. The tornado 
continued northeast from the park causing minor damage as it 
weakened, dissipating near Avenue D and Santa Fe Street.


.Rowlett/Sachse Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.0 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   500 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:36 PM CDT
Start Location:         Near Rowlett /Dallas County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.92/-96.57

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:45 PM CDT
End Location:           Lake Ray Hubbard /Dallas County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.98/-96.50

The onset of damage with this path began along Larkin Lane in
Rowlett with a few trees and roofs damaged. The track continued 
east northeast with the greatest intensity of damage observed in 
the 4600 block of Hilcox Road just before President George
Bush Turnpike (PGBT) where one home lost most of the roof and saw
severe window damage and the garage exterior walls collapsed. 
Several metal outbuildings and barns on this and adjacent 
properties were also severely damaged or destroyed. Multiple trees
were snapped or uprooted along with power poles collapsed.

The tornado moved over the east side of the PGBT where several
houses and barns sustained significant roof damage or shingles
removed. The damage track continued north/northeast near the
Pleasant Valley neighborhood. A video shows this tornado as it was
over Lake Ray Hubbard where it likely lifted before reaching the
far shore.


.Ferris Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.18 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   170 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         W Ferris /Ellis County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.53/-96.67

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:44 PM CDT
End Location:           W Ferris /Ellis County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.53/-96.66

Survey Summary: A tornado touched down briefly near Main Street
and Highway 45/Central Street in Ferris. A silo near 7th and Main
Streets sustained damage and partially collapsed. There was roof
damage to multiple business buildings south of 5th Street and
along Main and Central Streets. A downed power pole and an
uprooted tree were also noted in the same area. The damage was
consistent with winds speeds between 75 and 85 mph, or EF-0
intensity. Sporadic wind damage was found across other potions of
Ferris with damage mainly to trees and roofing.


.Rockwall Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Peak Wind /Estimated/:  90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.96 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   < 100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             9:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         West City of Rockwall /Rockwall County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.93/-96.48

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               9:54 PM CDT
End Location:           East City of Rockwall /Rockwall County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.94/-96.45

Wind damage was observed in Rockwall generally parallel with and
north of US 66, from the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard into 
northeastern Rockwall. The most intense damage was observed close 
to the lake, along Sunset Hill Drive where several homes sustained
significant roof damage. As the damage path continued further east
across SH 205 damage consisted of downed trees and fences and missing
shingles on roofs. Based on eyewitness accounts and video footage, a
tornado, with maximum rated wind speeds of 90 mph, or EF-1 has been 
confirmed. The tornado is believed to have developed over Lake Ray 
Hubbard with a path length of almost 2 miles. 


.Kaufman Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.04 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             10:10 PM CDT
Start Location:         5 N of Kaufman /Kaufman County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.67/-96.32

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               10:11 PM CDT
End Location:           5 N of Kaufman /Kaufman County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.67/-96.32

Survey Summary: A tornado briefly formed approximately 5 miles 
north of Kaufman, partially removing a portion of metal roofing 
from a single-family residence. A large section of this roofing 
was blown back toward the southwest, into a powerline. A nearby 
power pole was also partially snapped. The tornado dissipated 
shortly after impacting this single residence. 


.Elmo Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.50 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             10:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3.5 miles SE of Elmo /Kaufman County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.67/-96.14

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               10:41 PM CDT
End Location:           3.7 miles SE of Elmo /Kaufman County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.68/-96.14

Survey Summary: A tornado formed in open country approximately 
3.5 miles SE of Elmo. Moving northeastward, this tornado removed 
sheet metal from an outbuilding on ranch property. Immediately 
after crossing Kaufman County Road 314, the tornado intensified, 
snapping two power poles along CR 314 and impacting a single 
family residence and adjacent outbuildings. An adjacent metal barn
was severely damaged, with the sheet metal roof almost completely
removed and steel trusses severely bent. Several large trees on 
the property were snapped or sustained major trunk damage. A 
personal weather station on the roof of the home measured a wind 
gust of 100 mph during the tornado, and damage elsewhere on the 
property was consistent with 95-105 mph EF-1 intensity wind 
speeds. The tornado continued northeastward beyond the damaged 
residence for approximately 200 yards before dissipating. This 
tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the EF-0 
tornado 5N of Kaufman, as well as damage observed farther SW near 
Midlothian, and NE toward Wills Point. 


.Wills Point Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    78 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               UNKNOWN

Start Date:             10/20/2019
Start Time:             10:59 PM CDT
Start Location:         1.9 N of Wills Point /Van Zandt County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.73/-96.00

End Date:               10/20/2019
End Time:               11:04 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NE of Wills Point /Van Zandt County/
End Lat/Lon:            32.73/-95.99

A brief tornado touched down in Van Zandt County around 2300 CDT
10/20/19. The tornado formed 1/4 mile east of Van Zandt County 
Road 3801, tracking east through a neighborhood of manufactured 
homes along Van Zandt County Road 3849. The tornado was 
approximately 200 yards wide and was on the ground for a little 
more than 1/2 mile in its 5 minute lifespan. The tornado 
dissipated just east of Lake Dr. (Highway 47). Multiple roofs 
sustained damaged, mainly on the south side of Van Zandt County 
Road 3849. Multiple sheds and carports were overturned and 
damaged. A few small trees were uprooted and tree branches were 
broken on numerous trees, all consistent with EF-0 damage between 
70 and 78 mph.


.Stephenville Downburst Straight-line Wind Event...

Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.50 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1.0 miles
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             10/21/2019
Start Time:             12:15 AM CDT
Start Location:         1.25 W of Stephenville /Erath County/
Start Lat/Lon:          32.21/-98.23

End Date:               10/21/2019
End Time:               12:20 AM CDT
End Location:           1.25 SE of Stephenville /Erath County/ 
End Lat/Lon:            32.21/-98.18

Survey Summary: A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Erath
County, producing a pattern of downburst straight-line wind 
damage within the City of Stephenville. Minor tree damage, 
consistent with 50 mph winds, was first observed approximately 3 
blocks west of the Tarleton State University campus. Wind damage 
increased on the Tarleton campus proper, highlighted by widespread
tree branch and trunk damage, and the partial removal of roofing 
material from a multi-story dormitory building. Maximum wind 
speeds at this dorm were estimated at 75 mph, based on the 
severity of the damage. Several other buildings on the Tarleton 
campus also sustained minor damage. East of campus, numerous trees
were damaged toward the downtown areas of Stephenville, and at 
least one porch roof was detached from a single-family home. The 
roof of the main fire station in downtown Stephenville sustained 
major damage, as large sections of metal roofing material were 
removed from the structure and deposited in the street. Straight 
line wind speeds at this fire station were estimated to be 80 mph.
Adjacent businesses in the downtown area also received minor wind
damage - mainly to window glass and roof fascia. Additional 
scattered tree damage was observed just east through south of 
downtown Stephenville. The downburst appeared to dissipate near 
the intersection of US Highway 281 and US Highway 377 on the east 
side of the city. 


EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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