GORDON, Texas -- Major storms caused significant damage overnight in areas west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto and Collin County, officials said. Several people were injured due to the storms, safety officials said.
Strong winds and an unconfirmed tornado likely caused major damage to buildings and structures in Gordon, officials said. Particularly hard-hit was Gordon Independent School District's only school. WFAA crews observed downed lights, a mangled fence and a destroyed roof on the high school's weight training room.
The damage prompted Gordon ISD to cancel school Monday. The town's newly remodeled school also sustained damage from flooding, officials said.
"No school tomorrow," the district said in a statement. "Our first concern is safety. We are here if you need anything. There is lots of damage in Gordon. We are trying to asses as fast as we can."
Officials identified other damage in Gordon on Sunday, including downed power lines and damaged downtown buildings. Nearby Santo also saw downed power lines and an overturned trailer on the Interstate.
Four people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries due to the storm, Palo Pinto emergency services said in a social media post. Most victims were treated for minor injuries on the scene, officials said.
The damage is widespread across the impacted area, officials said.
"The Texas Department of Emergency Management will be on scene in the morning to assess the damage," the post reads. "Everyone should avoid Gordon at the moment and allow emergency officials to manage the scene."
As the sun rose on Monday morning, more damage became visible in Gordon and other parts of the Metroplex.
Frisco police confirmed there were no weather-related injuries reported overnight. The extent of the damage in Frisco has not been assessed as of early Monday morning, police said.
We'll be tracking the latest damage and reports throughout the day Monday. Check back here for more updates.