Tornado warning in Texas with at least 23 people hurt and homes destroyed as twister rips through Austin & Salado

AT least 23 people have been hurt and homes destroyed after a tornado ripped through parts of Texas Tuesday.

Tornado warnings were issued throughout parts of Austin and Salado as first responders assisted crews in rescue operations.

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Sheriff Eddy Lange from Bell County stated that at least 15 to 20 homes were either damaged or destroyed.

Despite the extensive damage, Lange said there were no deaths reported.

“We dodged a bullet,” said Lange.

Among those injured, 12 were hospitalized, including one in critical condition after the tornado ripped through central Texas, near Salado.

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Officials said several tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service had caused widespread damage north of Austin.

A dispatcher in Bell County, Texas, told that people were calling 911 after tornado warnings were issued in the area.

Hail as big as 5.5 inches was also reported in Salado.

One user on social media shared an image comparing the massive hail to her hand.

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Other hailstones were reported in Arkansas and South Dakota, according to the National Weather Service.

Tornado damage was also reported in Humboldt County, Iowa, where a storm spotter said a vehicle crashed into a tree that was knocked down by the storms. The driver wasn't injured.

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There are also reports of tornadoes in Nebraska.

“Williamson County is still under a tornado watch until 11pm tonight, so we encourage our residents to stay tuned to local weather forecasts and know where to go if the tornado watch turns into a warning,” said Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell.