City of Sanger Responds to Severe Weather Event

SANGER, TX – September 22, 2025, the City of Sanger and the Sanger Fire Department are actively responding to the aftermath of the severe weather event that impacted the community overnight from September 21 to September 22, 2025. 

Between 5:14 p.m. on September 21 and 9:15 a.m. on September 22, the Sanger Fire Department responded to 35 emergency calls related to the storm. These incidents included: 

• Building Collapses – 4 

• Entrapments – 4 

• Structure Fires – 2 

• Grass Fires – 2 

• Power Lines Down – 7 

• Carbon Monoxide Alarm – 1 

• Animal Bite – 1 

• Citizen Assists and Other Emergencies – 13 

Eleven outside agencies provided mutual aid to assist the City of Sanger during this critical period, including the following: 

• Aubrey Fire Department 

• Krum Fire Department 

• Justin Fire Department 

• Cooke County Fire Marshal 

• EDS 1 

• Denton County Emergency Management 

• Flower Mound Fire Department 

• Ponder Fire Department 

• Valley View Fire Department 

• Pilot Point Fire Department 

• Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) 

Their swift support was instrumental in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. 

During the severe weather event, one subject was removed from an overturned trailer. A mutual aid company transported the subject to Presbyterian Hospital. The patient was unresponsive upon removal, and CPR was initiated during transport. 

Damage assessments across the city are currently underway. City officials urge residents to remain cautious and to report any hazards, including downed power lines, damaged structures, or other safety concerns, to the appropriate authorities. 

“The safety of our community remains our top priority,” said City Manager John Noblitt. “We are grateful for the extraordinary efforts of our first responders, the mutual aid partners who stepped in to assist, and the resilience of our residents as we work together to recover.” 

Further updates will be provided as assessments continue. 

For official information and updates, please visit the City of Sanger’s website at www.sangertexas.org or follow the City’s social media channels. 

This camper rolled over three times at McClain's KOA RV Park. The man inside wasn't injured.

This camper flipped over in the storm. Unfortunately, the woman inside passed away from her injuries.

Part of the Walmart Logistics building collapsed.

The new Blue Star warehouse on I-35 sustained damage. The building was still under construction.

Some stored trailers blew over at Walmart Logistics.

Blue Star warehouse had major damage.

Two 18-wheelers were blown over near Ganzer road, south of Sanger.

Inside the Blue Star warehouse

Inside Walmart Logistics

Blue Star warehouse just north of Sanger on I-35

Blue Star warehouse

Blue Star warehouse

WHAT THE HAIL.....A hail drift formed on the front sidewalk of a Sanger home.

The other 18-wheeler that blew over near Ganzer road.

The trailer of this 18-wheeler blew over on another vehicle.

The hail covered a Sanger neighborhood, like snow.

The hail drift at a Sanger home.