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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 2.11 Miles |
| -- Width | 995 Yards |
| State | TEXAS |
| County/Area | PALO PINTO |
| WFO | FWD |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2025-05-18 18:48 CST-6 |
| Begin Location | 1N GORDON |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 32.5706/-98.3718 |
| End Date | 2025-05-18 18:54 CST-6 |
| End Location | 1SE GORDON |
| End Lat/Lon | 32.542/-98.3602 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 4/0 |
| Property Damage | 750.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | On the afternoon of May 18, scattered thunderstorms ignited over the Big Country, initiated by an upper trough digging southeast over the Intermountain West. These storms formed along a dryline and rapidly intensified, spreading east into western North Texas. Several of these storms produced large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A total of 6 tornadoes were surveyed were Eastland to Parker counties: one EF-Unknown, three EF-0s, and two EF-1s. |
| Event Narrative | An EF-1 tornado formed north of Gordon and moved south-southeast into Gordon. One property near FM 919 and Harlin Road sustained damage to a small building on the property and 2 barns. In the town of Gordon, notable tree damage and power pole damage was observed along with damage to roofs. Most of the roof damage was partial removal of metal panels, leaving some homes with holes in their roofs. The school stadium and nearby athletic fields also suffered significant damage to the locker rooms, weight room, bleachers, scoreboards, and more. One tall stadium light pole was bent in half. In the southeast part of Gordon, a manufactured home was destroyed. In Gordon is where the tornado received its strongest rating of EF-1 with 105 mph winds. The tornado was tracked through tree damage just outside of Gordon to the southeast where it dissipated. Several minor injuries were reported with 4 hospital transports, but all 4 were already released the next morning. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 4 | 856.00K | 10.00K | |||||||
| BARTONVILLE | DENTON CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 12:37 | CST-6 | Lightning | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| MORTON VLY | EASTLAND CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 17:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GUNSIGHT | STEPHENS CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 17:52 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LA CASA | STEPHENS CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 18:16 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.50 in. | 0 | 0 | 12.00K | 0.00K |
| MINGUS | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 18:33 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| MINGUS | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 18:36 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 10.00K |
| GORDON | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 18:48 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 4 | 750.00K | 0.00K |
| DECATUR MUNI ARPT | WISE CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 18:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTO | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTO | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:01 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTO | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:07 | CST-6 | Tornado | EFU | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BENNETT | PARKER CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:24 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 11.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTO | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:24 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTO | PALO PINTO CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:27 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 7.00K | 0.00K |
| BROCK | PARKER CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:29 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DENNIS | PARKER CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:35 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| DENNIS | PARKER CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 19:36 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| CORINTH | DENTON CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 20:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 4.00K | 0.00K |
| DENTON MUNI ARPT | DENTON CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 20:40 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DENTON | DENTON CO. | TX | 05/18/2025 | 20:49 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 4 | 856.00K | 10.00K |
