{"generated_at":"2026-08-24T04:27:15.847Z","disaster":{"id":"69f208136d86fe1dc0409ed8","slug":"mineral-wells-tx-tornado","name":"Mineral Wells Texas Tornado April 2026","status":"long_term_recovery","type":"tornado","date_reported":"2026-04-29","affected_regions":"Mineral Wells, TX","coordinates":"32.80591460678691, -98.10059541759921","overview":"<h3>Mineral Wells, Texas Storm | April 28, 2026</h3><p><strong>Initial Assessment Report</strong></p><p>An impactful severe storm, including a possible tornado, moved through the Mineral Wells area on the evening of April 28, causing significant damage across both residential and commercial areas.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Current Assessment (Partner Reports)</h3><p>Initial reports from partners on the ground indicate:</p><ul><li><strong style=\"color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Injuries:</strong><span style=\"color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"> At least 2 transported to hospitals; additional minor injuries treated on-site </span></li><li><strong>Approximately 25-40 homes</strong> have sustained <strong>significant damage</strong>, with some structures heavily impacted and families potentially displaced.</li><li><strong>The majority of visible damage is to commercial structures</strong>, consistent with current news footage showing widespread impact to businesses, warehouses, and retail properties.</li><li>Damage is concentrated along key corridors, including areas near <strong>Highway 180 and the Fort Wolters region</strong>, where strong winds or a possible tornado caused structural failures, debris fields, and utility disruptions.</li><li><strong>Downed power lines, damaged roofs, broken windows, and debris</strong> are creating hazardous conditions in impacted zones.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Note</strong>: At this time, damage assessments are still ongoing, and numbers are expected to evolve as additional areas are surveyed.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Operational Observations</h3><ul><li><strong>Commercial impact is high</strong>, which may affect local employment, supply chains, and community recovery timelines.</li><li><strong>Residential impact is moderate but significant</strong>, with focused pockets of severe damage requiring immediate attention. Potentially 2 neigborhoods and a mobile home park</li><li><strong>Access and safety challenges</strong> remain due to debris, unstable structures, and utility hazards.</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Immediate Needs (Preliminary)</h3><p>Based on early partner input, anticipated needs include:</p><ul><li>Damage assessment teams (partners on the ground now)</li><li>Debris cleanup and chainsaw teams (some support needed)</li><li>Temporary tarping and property stabilization (some suppport needed)</li><li>Support for displaced families through local church with Texas response partners</li><li>Coordination with local officials and response agencies through Texas response partners</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Serve Source Response Status</h3><p><strong>Monitoring | </strong><strong style=\"color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Active Assessment | </strong><strong>Relationship Coordination | Resource Awareness </strong></p><p>Serve Source is actively connected with partners, churches, and organizations responding in the DFW Metroplex region. Additional updates will be provided as more verified information becomes available.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Prayer Focus</h3><ul><li>Protection and peace for affected families</li><li>Strength for first responders and assessment teams</li><li>Wisdom for local leadership, churches, and partners</li><li>Rapid stabilization and restoration of impacted homes and businesses</li></ul>","url":"https://app.servesource.org/DisasterDetail?disaster=mineral-wells-tx-tornado","last_updated":"2026-06-13T02:05:40.282Z"},"response_count":4,"truncated":false,"responses":[{"id":"69fa4e8005a5ae9c2f617d69","organization":{"id":"697f0545268366ca55cbabfe","name":"Operation Blessing","url":"https://app.servesource.org/OrganizationDetail?id=697f0545268366ca55cbabfe","org_type":"faith_based_nonprofit","primary_category":null,"services":[],"website":"https://www.ob.org/disaster-relief/","logo":"https://base44.app/api/apps/695c704f24f26045c4d0f1c0/files/public/695c704f24f26045c4d0f1c0/3ceb690b7_OperationBlessing-2025.jpg","description":"The mission of Operation Blessing (OB) is to bring help and hope to a hurting world, empowering people in need through compassionate, Christ-centered relief and development programs.","region":null,"faith_based":true,"verified_tier":"verified_faith_based_partner","drrn_member":true},"scope":"disaster","services":["Resource Provider"],"start_date":"2026-04-30","end_date":"2026-05-13","narrative":"Operation Blessing is working with local churches to support relief efforts by delivering critical relief supplies.","website_link":"https://x.com/operationbless/status/2050215926948139099","location":{"name":null,"address":"Mineral Wells, Texas","city":"Mineral Wells","county":"Palo Pinto County","state":"Texas","coordinates":"32.81614218922125, -98.05499962613445"},"has_volunteer_opportunity":false,"volunteer_tags":[],"last_updated":"2026-08-20T16:13:55.696000"},{"id":"69f8e1c181b17c6ed592c85e","organization":{"id":"699dc27f191f3f86e66f4b4f","name":"On Mission Network","url":"https://app.servesource.org/OrganizationDetail?id=699dc27f191f3f86e66f4b4f","org_type":"faith_based_nonprofit","primary_category":"Disaster Recovery Services","services":["Roof Tarping","Disaster Recovery Services","Rebuild","Community/Mobile Laundry","Mold Remediation","Clean Water Systems","Food Distribution/Feeding","Mental Health/Crisis Counseling","Muck Out/Ash Out","Community/Mobile Showers","Cooling/Warming Center","Water Distribution Center","Tree Work/Chainsaw Crews","Community/Mobile Kitchen","Assessment Teams","Damage Assessment/Reporting","Heating/Cooling Support"],"website":"https://onmissionnetwork.org","logo":"https://base44.app/api/apps/695c704f24f26045c4d0f1c0/files/mp/public/695c704f24f26045c4d0f1c0/6efb11894_OnMissionNetwork.png","description":"Christian disaster response providing chainsaw, feeding, shower laundry, chaplain,  rebuild and other services through the local churches.  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