Tornado Causes Significant Damage In Jacksboro

JACKSBORO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A tornado damaged dozens of homes and two schools in Jacksboro on Monday, March 21.

As a result, Jacksboro ISD is closed the rest of the week.

Debris from homes, trees and power lines was scattered across a path at least a third of a mile wide.

Four people were injured.

Some people told CBS 11 the storm hit so fast, that had just minutes to find a place to shelter.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth reported mobile homes and trees near 380 and Wesley Chapel Road, about five miles southwest of Jacksboro.

The Twin Lakes Community Center in Jacksboro was open for those who needed shelter.

TxDOT's office in Fort Worth said all lanes on US 281 near Jacksboro were closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Police said schools released all students to parents Monday afternoon, but were holding all bus riders until the storm passes.

Lee Anderson shared an image of damage to Jacksboro Elementary School.

Jacksboro store owner Felix Salazar told CBS 11 his sister's house was destroyed, but she and her family are okay.