RUNAWAY BAY, TEXAS — A supercell thunderstorm spawned tornadoes that struck Runaway Bay and Springtown in northern Texas late Saturday, killing at least two people and damaging numerous homes. At least 20 families were displaced by the storm.

National Weather Service teams confirmed that an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 135 mph touched down in the Runaway Bay area, while an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph touched down in the Springtown area. Weather service radar picked up a "potentially large and extremely dangerous" tornado near Azle at 10:14 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The supercell moved through the area around 10 p.m. Saturday, traveling southeast from around Wichita Falls, near the Oklahoma border, and passing just west of Fort Worth. Runaway Bay is about 45 miles northwest of Fort Worth on Lake Bridgeport, and Springtown is about 30 miles northwest of Fort Worth.

At least one person was killed in Runaway Bay on Saturday night, and numerous homes were damaged, Wise County Judge J.D. Clark said. Emergency responders worked to clear debris to reach damaged homes and provide medical care where needed. "Access has been difficult due to blocked roadways and downed utilities, but crews have continued pushing forward to reach those in need," Clark said.

A second person died south of the Springtown city limits, Parker County Assistant Fire Chief David Pruitt said. "There was significant damage in the area," Pruitt said. He also wrote that "one of the most significant ongoing challenges is the widespread power outage affecting many residents."