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EF-4 Sunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett Tornado
Path Length: 13 mi. Max Winds: 170-180 mph
This tornado produced EF-4 damage in Garland as well as EF-3 damage in Rowlett. It caused 8 fatalities, most of which occurred near the intersection of I-30 and President George Bush Turnpike.
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EF-3 Midlothian-Ovilla-Glenn Heights Tornado
Path Length: 8.5 mi. Max Winds: 145-55 mph
This tornado produced a long and narrow damage path. Several homes, two churches and an elementary school suffered extensive damage.
EF-2 Copeville Tornado
Path Length: 5.5 mi. Max Winds: 115-125 mph
Two fatalities were reported in Copeville.
EF-1 Farmersville Tornado
Path Length: 4 mi. Max Winds: 95-105 mph
There were several homes that suffered extensive damage.
EF-1 Blue Ridge Tornado
Path Length: 5 mi. Max Winds: 90-100 mph
EF-1 Damage was observed west of the city of Blue Ridge. One fatality was reported with this tornado.
EF-0 Tornadoes:
These brief tornadoes were confirmed by either local law enforcement, county officials, or storm spotters.
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