During the afternoon hours of April 3, 1964, a violent tornado struck the city of Wichita Falls, located in northern Texas.

The tornado heavily damaged downtown Wichita Falls and destroyed much of Sheppard Air Force Base.

[4][5][6] The tornado caused heavy damage to the area near or adjacent to Lincoln Park, before tracking through Duncan Street and River Road.

After causing damage in the Lincoln Park area, the tornado curved slightly to the left, aligning with Horton Lane.

[2] Sheppard Air Force Base was heavily damaged, with debris strewn on all four runways, rendering them unusable.