A powerful storm system caused significant damage in Mineral Wells on Tuesday evening, leaving parts of the North Texas city dealing with damaged structures, downed trees and blocked access routes.

Mineral Wells, located about 83 miles west of Dallas, was hit as severe weather moved across the region. Officials said the storm caused confirmed structural damage, though the full extent of the destruction was still being assessed.

Possible Tornado Under Review

Initial reports suggested the damage may have been caused by a suspected tornado. However, officials had not confirmed a tornado by Tuesday evening.

The National Weather Service is expected to review storm data in the coming days to determine whether a tornado touched down. If confirmed, forecasters will assign a rating based on estimated wind speeds and damage patterns.

Images shared by local news outlets and on social media showed damaged homes and at least one uprooted tree in the area.

First Responders Working in Damaged Areas

Mineral Wells officials said emergency crews were on scene Tuesday evening to evaluate the damage and protect public safety.

“There is confirmed structural damage, and first responders are actively on scene working to assess the situation and ensure public safety,” city officials said in a statement. Authorities urged residents and drivers to stay away from the northeast side of Mineral Wells so emergency vehicles could safely reach affected neighborhoods. The restricted area included locations from Country Club Estates to Lake Mineral Wells State Park along Highway 180.

Officials had not immediately confirmed whether the storm caused any injuries or deaths.

Severe Weather Hits Other North Texas Communities

The Mineral Wells storm was part of a broader round of severe weather across North Texas. The National Weather Service reported damaging winds and large hail in other areas, including parts of Johnson County. Some hail was reported to be as large as softballs.

Tuesday’s storms came just days after deadly tornadoes struck Wise and Parker counties over the weekend. In Wise County, 51-year-old Juan Madrid died after an EF-2 tornado hit his home in Runaway Bay, according to his daughter Jackeline Madrid and Wise County Judge J.D. Clark.

Parker County officials also reported that a 69-year-old woman died in a mobile home south of Springtown. Her identity had not been confirmed by The Dallas Morning News.