T J Bailey, 42, from Midlothian, Texas, was killed when an RV he was riding in flipped multiple times. His wife and two sons, who were also in the RV, were also injured. The storm, with winds reaching 90 mph (145 kph), caused extensive destruction across Ellis County. The Days Inn along Interstate 45 lost its roof, numerous homes sustained damage, and seven lorries overturned on Interstate 35. The severe weather disrupted power supply to nearly 20,000 residents, though no tornadoes were reported. By Sunday afternoon, approximately 2,000 customers remained without electricity, with full restoration anticipated by day’s end. The neighbouring town of Waxahachie was forced to cancel its scheduled Tulipalooza festival due to storm damage. \”The safety of our residents is our top priority,\” Ennis Mayor Kameron Raburn issued a statement on Saturday announcing the commencement of debris clearance and recovery efforts. \”I can honestly say, I’ve known the wind to blow, but never like that for that long of a period of time,\” Ellis County Justice of the Peace Chris Macon remarked, emphasising the unprecedented nature of the storm.