Thunderstorms tear through Texas, leaving 2 hospitalized as winds rip roofs off homes
Thunderstorms swept through parts of Texas on April 29, 2026, causing significant damage in Mineral Wells, where roofs were torn off homes and two people were hospitalized. The storms, which included possible tornadoes, left debris scattered, prompted a local disaster declaration, and led to a temporary curfew. Damage extended to infrastructure and businesses, with no reported fatalities but several injuries and displaced families.
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US News Thunderstorms tear through Texas, leaving 2 hospitalized as winds rip roofs off homes By Associated Press Published April 29, 2026, 1:24 p.m. ET MINERAL WELLS, Texas — Thunderstorms tore through parts of Texas on Tuesday, sending at least two people to the hospital as powerful winds ripped roofs off homes, flattened buildings and tossed debris through the air. Multiple homes and businesses were damaged and families were displaced in Mineral Wells, a small city about 45 miles west of Fort Worth. Two people were taken to the hospital and others with minor injuries were treated at the scene, according to Ryan Dunn, the city’s fire chief. There were no immediate reports of fatalities or people missing.
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