The Brief
- Dallas-Fort Worth marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating Dec. 26, 2015, tornado outbreak that killed 13 people and produced a rare EF-4 storm.
- Rowlett will host a remembrance ceremony tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 6:56 p.m. at Bluebonnet Park, timing the event to the exact time the tornado was on the ground.
- The 2015 disaster remains the deadliest December tornado in North Texas history, though most of the affected communities have since been rebuilt.
ROWLETT, Texas – It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since a devastating tornado outbreak hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area on the day after Christmas.
A local community will hold a remembrance ceremony on Friday to honor the 13 victims.
Dec. 26, 2015 Tornadoes
The backstory:
On Dec. 26, 2015, 12 confirmed tornadoes touched down across eight counties. …