One person has died in Parker County following severe weather near Springtown, officials confirm. Assistant Chief David Pruitt confirmed the fatality, saying it occurred in an area south of Springtown. No additional details about the victim or the circumstances were immediately released. Earli er Sunday, the City of Springtown reported widespread damage from severe weather, including a significant number of downed trees and power lines across the city and surrounding areas. In a weather alert issued Saturday at 10:35 p.m., officials said crews were actively assessing damage but could not confirm whether it was caused by straight-line winds or a tornado. Crews with the National Weather Service are evaluating damage in Springtown to determine the storm’s intensity and confirm whether a tornado touched down Saturday night. A preliminary report is expected sometime Sunday afternoon. Travel remains discouraged as crews work to clear roadways and respond to damage. Residents are asked to report downed trees or power lines to the Springtown Police Department’s nonemergency number and to reserve 911 for life-and-death emergencies. Officials said damage assessments are ongoing, with some structures also reported to have been affected. No further information about the fatality has been released. Spring storms North Texas 14 hours ago 1 dead, 6 injured after EF-2 tornado hits Runaway Bay Tornadoes 2 hours ago EF-2 confirmed in Runaway Bay; 2 killed, families displaced in devastating storms Parker County 4 hours ago Storms sweep through Parker County, leaving 1 dead ...read more read less