Yes. Wharton has had several tornadoes, the most recent of which was in 2004.
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The tornado that hit Pampa, Texas on June 8, 1995 was rated as an F4 on the Fujita scale. It caused significant damage to the area, with estimated wind speeds between 207-260 mph.
The worst tornado in the US in 2000 was the "Fort Worth Tornado" that struck Fort Worth, Texas on March 28, 2000, causing significant damage and a few fatalities.
The last tornado to hit the United States as of May 2014 was on April 28th. The tornado hit residents living in the state of Kansas.
No. There are not pictures of the Branson tornado as it struck at night, however, there is security camera footage of the tornado striking an apartment complex.
Yes. Severe thunderstorms are not uncommon in Texas, especially the northeastern portion of the state, which is in Tornado Alley.