Storms Ravage Houston Area Again, Leaving Damage and One Fatality
HOUSTON – Severe storms struck the outskirts of the Houston metro area on Saturday, just days after tornadoes had already caused widespread damage. The latest storms resulted in significant destruction and at least one confirmed fatality, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS).
The NWS documented at least six tornadoes in the region, starting with one in Katy, a western suburb of Houston. Videos captured debris being hurled into the air as the tornado moved through. Damage was reported at a mobile home park, where several cars were overturned.
About an hour later, the towns of Porter Heights and Splendora, north of Houston, faced similar devastation. Drone footage revealed extensive damage to buildings in Porter Heights, including the East Montgomery Fire Department, which was directly hit by the tornado.
Despite the destruction, fire station officials confirmed there were no injuries among their team and announced that all emergency calls had been cleared. Crews are continuing to assess affected areas to ensure the safety of residents, particularly those unable to call for help.
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough provided an update stating that at least 15 individuals had been trapped in their homes due to the storms but were successfully rescued.
To the south, in the town of Alvin, a tornado destroyed multiple homes and left debris scattered across State Highway 35. Brazoria County, where Alvin is located, was the site of the storm’s only reported fatality. Manvel Mayor Dan Davis confirmed the death on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Farther south in Smith Point, a tornado reportedly hurled a vehicle, possibly resulting in injuries, according to the NWS.
This marks the second major tornado event to hit the Houston area within the same week. On Thursday, several twisters wreaked havoc, including one near El Campo, southwest of Houston, that was captured on video.
Emergency crews continue to survey the impacted areas, providing assistance and ensuring the safety of residents as the region recovers from these consecutive storms.
