Lindale Mayor declares state of disaster

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LINDALE, TX (KLTV) - The mayor of Lindale has declared a state of disaster after storms ripped through the town on Saturday afternoon.

At around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, a suspected tornado touched down near the Woodlands area of the City of Lindale damaging several homes as it made its way northeast towards Farm-to-Market 16 and Farm-to-Market 2710. At this time, no major injuries have been reported but several homes have sustained significant damage. Lindale Mayor, Robert Nelson has issued a Declaration of Disaster for the city because of the extent of damage. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as emergency crews continue to work.

Statement by Lindale mayor: "Preliminary estimates indicate six to eight homes with major damage, with another 30 to 35 with lesser damage. We have received a number of calls and walk-in volunteers who wish to help. While we appreciate the support for our community, right now we ask for thoughts and prayers for those affected We ask that the general public to stay away from the area until a plan is developed." Mayor Robert Nelson