Severe Weather Flips Mobile Homes and RVs in Gunter, Texas

Storm Damage in Gunter

• ⚡ A popup thunderstorm caused significant damage at the Good Shepherd RV park in Gunter, Texas.
• ⚠️ At least six RVs were overturned due to straight-line winds from downbursts.
• 📍 The storm formed over the area and lingered, creating intense conditions.

Cause of Damage

• 💨 The severe weather was attributed to downbursts created by cold air dropping during high temperatures (103°F).
• ⚖️ RVs, being top-heavy and often unanchored, were particularly vulnerable to the strong winds.

Response and Injuries

• 🤝 Multiple fire departments, including Gunter, Salina, Howe, and Van Alstyne, provided mutual aid in the response.
• ✅ Fortunately, no one was home in the most severely damaged RVs, and those with minor injuries did not require ambulance transport.
• 🩹 Residents with injuries opted for private transport for any additional treatment.

Weather Preparedness

• 📢 Code Red warnings and National Weather Service alerts were issued prior to the storm.
• 🗺️ The judge emphasized the need for residents to be weather aware and have an emergency plan due to the unpredictable nature of these pop-up storms.
• 🎯 This event highlights the isolated and localized impact that severe weather can have, even when warnings are issued.