Dallas Tornado Causes Significant Damage Sunday Night

news image
Top Stories
21 Oct 2019 11:15 AM
A large, damaging tornado caused significant damage in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on Sunday night, leading to reports of injuries. https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/422342235148443/ The tornado touched down around 7pm CDT near Dallas' Love Field, or roughly eight miles northwest of downtown Dallas. It then stayed on the ground for approximately 10 miles, cutting through the heart of Dallas' University Park neighborhood before crossing Interstate 635. The tornado then moved through the northern edge of Dallas County, including the suburbs of Richardson and Garland. A separate tornado warning was issued for the southern side of Dallas County as well, though that storm didn't produce any immediate reports of tornadoes. https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1186103047648186369 https://twitter.com/BianchiWeather/status/1186127267140780033?s=20 Widespread reports of damage began to circulate on social media, particularly on the north side of the city. Field Correspondent Brandon Clement surveyed the damage at first light. He describes the situation Monday morning: https://youtu.be/dXR-Fnc0Pxk On Sunday night, local authorities urged locals to stay off the roads in affected areas. Multiple Dallas ISD schools are closed Monday "due to safety concerns & power outages." The campus of Southern Methodist University, which was under the tornado warning in North Dallas, has resumed all operations as normal. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 16 counties on Monday due to the twisters. https://twitter.com/DFWscanner/status/1186119014369648640?s=20 Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on this developing story.
All Weather News
More
Artemis II Splashes Down After Journey Around the Moon

Artemis II Splashes Down After Journey Around the Moon

Click here to WATCH LIVE with WeatherNation!C

11 Apr 2026 11:30 PM
Severe Storm Threat Continues To Start the Week

Severe Storm Threat Continues To Start the Week

It is April after all. After a week straight

11 Apr 2026 11:30 PM
Stormy Pattern Continues for West Coast

Stormy Pattern Continues for West Coast

A series of storms is lining up to impact the

11 Apr 2026 10:00 PM
Severe Storms Target the Plains & Midwest This Weekend

Severe Storms Target the Plains & Midwest This Weekend

The peak of spring severe weather season is f

11 Apr 2026 9:55 PM
CSU Releases First Hurricane Forecast for 2026

CSU Releases First Hurricane Forecast for 2026

Spring is in full swing which means it's time

11 Apr 2026 9:30 PM
Masters Forecast: No Rain, No Delays, Just Golf

Masters Forecast: No Rain, No Delays, Just Golf

The Masters Tournament in Augusta is expected

11 Apr 2026 8:00 AM
Severe Weather Reloads Today

Severe Weather Reloads Today

Large hail for Kansas last night! Thursday wa

10 Apr 2026 8:40 PM