My cousin shared these tornado damage pics with me taken by her sister in law, Jamie Gober. The pics are from Franklin, TX. #txwx #franklin #Tornado #damage pic.twitter.com/sl77TchjPI — Colby Pope (@weathercolby) April 13, 2019 A tornado struck the small town of Franklin, Texas on April 13, 2019, leaving behind damage and unconfirmed reports of injuries. Some people posted photos and videos to social media showing damaged homes and felled trees. You can see some of those pictures and videos throughout this article. However, there were no deaths and authorities later said those injured totaled nine. Robertson County Judge Charles L. Ellison said at a press conference: “We’ve got about half of Texas come to help us, and we’ve lost about half of the South Side of Franklin. It’s totally destroyed. People from Austin and San Antonio have come to help.” The local sheriff said the damage was the worst he’d seen in more than 20 years. However, there were no deaths in Franklin, he told CNN. (There were also reports of dozens injured at the Caddo Mounds Historic Site in Texas. You can read about that here.) The sheriff said more than a dozen people were hurt with many damaged homes: More than a dozen people hurt after a possible tornado rips through Franklin, TX the county sheriff tells me. "Lots" of homes destroyed. #khou11 pic.twitter.com/SrscQy3QCF — Brett Buffington (@BrettKHOU) April 13, 2019 KWTX-TV reported that the town took a “direct hit” from the tornado. CNN reported that there were “multiple people injured,” and emergency vehicles were having a difficult time getting through the debris in the area. #BREAKING: First glimpse of damage in Franklin, Texas after a tornado moved through the area. #TXwx pic.twitter.com/L65CJwxbQc — Nick Merianos (@NickMerianos) April 13, 2019 There was also a tornado reported in Alto, Texas, according to CNN, which added that the danger from tornadoes and severe weather in Texas and Louisiana was ongoing on the afternoon of April 13. There have not been any reports of deaths so far, however. More Snapchat videos from #Franklin Texas of #tornado damage. (I do not own these videos) pic.twitter.com/WLL10gogGL — Mikey ?? (@MambaMike13) April 13, 2019 “The town of Franklin, TX, which is between Waco and College Station, took a direct hit from a tornado around 11:30-11:45am. Listening to scanner traffic, a search and rescue operation is underway. 10 injuries so far, one serious,” wrote Steve Kersh, chief meteorologist for ABC7 Amarillo. For everyone wondering where Franklin & Buffalo Texas are, here’s a map. #txwx Possible tornado re damaging weather ☔️⛈? Central Texas 2019 pic.twitter.com/KIC5Cm0gNi — Cheaptarts ?? (@Cheaptarts) April 13, 2019 This photo circulated on Facebook: One Snapchat video showed a massive fallen tree in the road. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Department said there were injuries but the severity of them was not yet clear. Snapchat video of a large fallen tree on the side of the road in #Franklin Texas, probably caused by the #tornado that tore through there not too long ago. (I do not own this video) pic.twitter.com/tF6yvM4zdR — Mikey ?? (@MambaMike13) April 13, 2019 Here’s what you need to know: Photos Showed Building Damage From the Franklin Tornado, Which Was Described as Violent & Having Multiple Touchdowns Robert and Jamie Gober captured these images from the tornado damage in Franklin, TX. Please keep our friends and families here in Robertson County in your thoughts today. Information to follow on how you can help those in need. pic.twitter.com/UvfGWsy45f — Texas Premier (@texpremier) April 13, 2019 People took to Twitter to share damage reports. “man the tornado hit my aunts church out there in franklin ☹️ easter is next weekend man that sucks,” wrote one woman. Heavy damage in Franklin after a tornado touched down in the area earlier this morning ?courtesy: Dennis Phillips pic.twitter.com/uYKUwz4T9y — Mike Lucas (@KAGS_Lucas) April 13, 2019 Weather.com reported that the twister “began south of Calvert, in Robertson County, before hitting the town of Franklin, home to more than 1,000 residents.” According to Weather.com, trees were ‘snapped’ and cars were “blown off the road.” James Sinko, Weather Channel meteorologist, wrote, “Per Robertson County #Texas Comm Center. Triage is being set up & injury “tagging” in progress. This is due to Severe Tornado Damage in Franklin.” Sinko wrote later, “The Community Center in Franklin has 30 Residents seeking shelter. City Officials bringing Food, Water & Supplies. If you are NOT injured head to the Community Center for Shelter if needed!” ?️? ?Siguen saliendo imágenes de los daños que a dejado el paso de un tornado en Franklin Texas EE.UU?? pic.twitter.com/pMKSpCK15A — Mundo Noticias FCRTV (@eduardocr04) April 13, 2019 Burton Fitzsimmons, meteorologist for Spectrum News Texas, wrote, “What’s being called a large & violent tornado reportedly touched down this morning in the small town of #Franklin, TX, about 85 miles NE of #Austin up hwy 79. Numerous injuries have been reported according to scanner traffic. Multiple touchdowns.” You can follow the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth page on Twitter for updated weather alerts in that region of Texas. “11:27 AM: Those on US-79 northeast of Franklin (Robertson Co) need to find shelter immediately. A damaging tornado is likely ongoing just northeast of town. There are reports of damage just outside of Franklin. #ctxwx” the page wrote right before the tornado hit. Photos and videos also circulated of damage in Alto, Texas: One woman said the scene in Alto resembled a movie: @TravisABC13 My sister just drove though Alto, Texas where she said the damage was much worse than her pictures could capture. Tornado? Everyone was standing in the streets…feels like a movie ? pic.twitter.com/1JfKY6Wgdy — Mrs. Lipschutz (@TeachLipschutz) April 13, 2019 This post is being updated as more information is learned about injuries.<doc-sep>Stars Use 4-Goal Second Period To Dominate Blue Jackets 5-1Joe Pavelski scored his team-high 18th goal of the season as one of five Dallas players with a goal and an assist, and the Stars scored four times in 6½ minutes in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday night.<doc-sep>
Weather Town Of Franklin, Texas, 'Like War Zone' After Tornado (UPDATED) More than a dozen injured in small town near College Station as powerful storm collapses homes and damages cars, but no deaths reported. Reply Reports of multiple injuries, overturned mobile homes and collapsed homes have emerged as tornado rips through Franklin. (Image via Shutterstock ) AUSTIN, TEXAS — More than a dozen people were injured after a tornado ripped through the Texas town of Franklin near College Station, Texas, Saturday morning. The small city in Robertson County with a population of around 2,000 residents was hit hard by a tornado-forming line of thunderstorms that pounded much of the region late morning. Accuweather described a "large and devastating tornado" that struck the town at around 11:30 a.m., causing significant damage that included the destruction of some 20 homes. "The south side of Franklin looks like a war zone," Robertson County Sheriff Gerald Yezak told Patch in a telephone interview once the powerful storm had passed. He said two people were transported to the local emergency room, and another dozen "walking wounded" were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff added that toll of injuries could be higher, as he heard reports of several people being transported to hospital by private means. Still, Yezak expressed relief no fatalities resulted from the damaging tornado. He added he's a lifelong resident of Robertson County and has never seen such devastation there. WeatherNation recorded the tornado's ominous approach from a distance before it tore through the town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake: Scary skies near Franklin, Texas where a tornado went through earlier today. pic.twitter.com/BfHFRjeEYg — WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 13, 2019 Residents unable to access their home were directed to temporary lodging at the First Baptist Church. Resident attempting to reach their homes who see downed power lines are urged to call the sheriff's office at 979-828-3299, and provide officials details on their location. Weather officials said one mobile home with an occupant inside war ripped from the ground while multiple homes collapsed and cars were damaged as the tornado swept across the landscape.