PICKTON, Texas — The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in the Pickton area in Hopkins County Thursday night.
According to a NWS team member on site, the damage survey shows that a tornado came through Pickton. NWS also said the EF-1 tornado reached max wind speeds of 110 mph.
An EF-1 tornado can reach wind speeds between 86 to 110 mph, according to the NWS website.
Thursday night, the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office said five homes were damaged and debris is scattered along FM 269. No injuries have been reported.
Como-Pickton CISD canceled classes for Friday due to major storm damage.
PHOTOS: Tornado damage in Pickton area of Hopkins County
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