The EF-3 tornado three years ago tonight was on the ground for 32 minutes and carved out a 15-mile path of destruction in North Dallas.
The E-F3 tornado with winds of up to 140 miles an hour touched down near Dallas Love Field on Sunday night, Oct. 20, 2019.On the ground for 32 minutes, the twister carved out a 15-mile path of destruction in North Dallas. Hundreds of structures were damaged or destroyed, including schools, large retailers, homes and infrastructure. The storm caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage, making it the costliest tornado event in Texas history.
Meanwhile, Dallas Fire Rescue Assistant Chief of Emergency Operations Justin Ball raced to Harry Hines Boulevard from his house after receiving several calls for service.Ball oversaw rescue efforts that night, along with other DFR leaders. DFR has made improvements following the destructive tornado, including creating a new incident command team for such emergencies, according to Ball.
In the years since, some residents and business owners have struggled to rebuild, a task made more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising building costs.
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