Severe Winds Cause Widespread Damage Across North Texas

North Texas was hit with hurricane-force winds early Tuesday morning, bringing gusts over 70 mph that caused significant damage, power outages, and multiple accidents across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

3/4/2025

Powerful Winds and Power Outages

FOX 4 meteorologist Evan Andrews reported official wind gusts of 74 mph at DFW Airport, 78 mph at Dallas Love Field, and an even stronger 81 mph reading in Mineral Wells. The severe winds knocked out power for nearly 300,000 customers, primarily in Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton counties.

Major Traffic Disruptions: Overturned 18-Wheelers

Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner estimated at least seven crashes involving overturned 18-wheelers, causing major delays:

A big rig flipped on I-35E in Glenn Heights near the Dallas-Ellis County line at 5:30 a.m.
Another Amazon-hauling semi overturned on I-35W in Denton County, causing a traffic backup stretching for miles.
Details on potential injuries in these crashes remain unclear.

RVs Toppled in Parker County, One Injured

In West Fort Worth, powerful winds flipped four RVs at the Crosswinds RV Park in Parker County.

One person was injured and taken to the hospital.
Resident Colton Hudson described the terrifying moment: "I heard screaming, grabbed my flashlight, and saw a woman trapped on top of her overturned camper."

The extent of her injuries is unknown.

Warehouse in Lewisville Partially Collapses

The Benjamin Moore paint warehouse on State Highway 121 in Lewisville suffered major structural damage:

Witnesses described the scene as if “someone scooped the whole thing out”, with debris and insulation scattered across the parking lot.
Business owner Joseph Kelly reported seeing debris flying and a possible tornado behind his truck.
It’s unclear if anyone was inside the warehouse at the time.

The National Weather Service is investigating whether a brief tornado or straight-line winds caused the destruction.

Irving: School Closure and Apartment Damage

In Irving, severe weather caused roof collapses and power line damage near N. O’Connor Road and W. Pioneer Drive:

de Zavala Middle School was closed Tuesday due to downed power lines and a gas leak.
An apartment complex across the street suffered a partial roof collapse, forcing residents to evacuate.

Storm Aftermath and Cleanup

Officials continue assessing the full extent of the damage, while crews work to restore power and clear debris. The National Weather Service will determine whether the widespread destruction was caused by tornadoes or extreme wind gusts.