2019 Tornado Salvage Projects

Davy Crockett N. F.

On April 13, 2019, the Davy Crockett National Forest was hit by three deadly tornados. They ranged in strength from EF3 (135-160 mph winds), EF2 (110-135 mph winds) and an EF1 (up to 110 mph winds). It is estimated more than 8,000 acres of the Forest were impacted by the storms.

• National Forests in Texas Wind Event Environmental Assessment
   
• Maps
  • Alto Tornado Path Map
  • Davy Crockett N.F. Tornado Damage Map
     
• Aerial view of tornado path
   
• Drone video of tornado damage
  • Burrantown area near FM 227
  • Burrantown area near FSR 518
  • Ratcliff area near FSR 521
     
• News

  • KTRE: Caddo Mounds Historic Site volunteers vow to rebuild grass house destroyed by tornado

  • KTRE: Salvage operation underway at Davy Crockett National Forest; local mills to benefit from tornado damage

  • KTRE: U.S. Forest Service developing new nesting sites in Davy Crockett National Forest for endangered woodpeckers

  • KTRE: Tornado salvage bidding process begins

  • KTRE: Thousands of acres of damaged Davy Crockett Forest to become timber after Alto tornadoes

  • Forest Service closes section of 4C Trail

USFS workers inspect storm-damaged timber on the Davy Crockett N.F.