Storm Causes Down Trees, Power Outages (Updated 8:28pm)

April 26, 2023 - Severe weather struck Shelby County with reports of a possible tornado striking the north end of the county. Emergency responders are out trying to assist with clearing roadways and helping people get out of their homes due to entrapment by downed trees. Please watch for emergency responders.

  • Tree on fire on FM 699. Center FD responding.
  • Power outages and damage in Timpson area.
  • Sheriff Kevin Windham reports structure damage on CR 4240 and CR 4245.
  • Sheriff reports other damage on CR 4800, CR 4849, CR 4854, CR 4888, CR 4916.
  • Trees down on FM 2694.
  • CR 4323 - roadway cleared.
  • Structure damage on CR 4249.
  • Tree down across CR 3129.
  • In Center, tree down on Carroll Street and a car accident on Crockett Street both roads are block.
  • Center FD responded to fire in James Community.