A severe storm swept through North Texas on March 4, 2025, causing widespread damage and power outages. The storm impacted over 400,000 customers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, leading to school closures and evacuations as authorities assessed the destruction.
- Severe storm hit North Texas on Tuesday.
- Over 400,000 customers lost power.
- Storm system expected to strengthen eastward.
- Damage concentrated in southern Irving area.
- Roofs torn off buildings, evacuations required.
- Two schools closed; others restored power.
The storm system that affected North Texas was part of a larger weather pattern extending from Iowa to Texas. As it moved eastward, it brought warnings for blizzards in the Great Plains and severe storms across southern states. These conditions included damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes from eastern Oklahoma to Alabama and western Florida.
In Irving, a city with approximately 250,000 residents located just northwest of Dallas, extensive damage occurred within a two-square-mile area. A roof was torn off an apartment building during the storm’s peak winds, resulting in about 340 residents being evacuated for safety reasons. Another apartment building also sustained significant roof damage.
- Over 400,000 customers lost power across North Texas.
- Two schools were closed due to storm-related issues.
- Meteorologists are investigating if a tornado caused the destruction in Irving.
As recovery efforts begin and assessments continue throughout the region, authorities remain vigilant about further potential impacts as the system progresses toward the East Coast. Residents are urged to stay informed about local weather updates and safety instructions from officials.
This severe storm has highlighted vulnerabilities in infrastructure as thousands cope with ongoing power outages and property damage while emergency services respond to immediate needs across affected areas.
