1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

The sheriff’s office said multiple homes were also destroyed. LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village, Texas. Editor’s note: The image at the top of this story is not necessarily where the death occurred. The image was posted by Manvel Mayor Dan Davis when he confirmed the fatality….

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1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village, Texas. SH-35 was closed from FM 2403 south to CR 192. CR 191 was closed from CR 172 to SH 35. There were several reported tornadoes across the Houston area Saturday. Stay with KHOU 11 for complete weather coverage. Download the…

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NWS: 5 tornadoes touched down in Houston area on day after Christmas

NWS: 5 tornadoes touched down in Houston area on day after Christmas

A strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas on Thursday, sparking a slew of tornadoes throughout the afternoon. HOUSTON — The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in the Houston area a day after Christmas. On Thursday, a strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas, spawning a slew of tornadoes throughout the afternoon. A day after the storms moved through, the NWS confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched…

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Postal worker unharmed as tornado briefly touches down, flipping truck in Houston

Postal worker unharmed as tornado briefly touches down, flipping truck in Houston

Residents left with storm damage were grateful no one was hurt. HOUSTON — It’s said that “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” keep postal workers from completing their rounds. You can include a tornado in the saying after a twister’s brief touchdown flipped a USPS vehicle Thursday along Plumbrook Drive. Video also shows the driver moments later as neighbors came to his aid. “He was climbing out of his mail truck…

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Damage to homes, flipped USPS mail truck in SW Houston caused by tornado, National Weather Service says

Damage to homes, flipped USPS mail truck in SW Houston caused by tornado, National Weather Service says

Residents left with storm damage were grateful no one was hurt. HOUSTON — It’s said that “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” keep postal workers from completing their rounds. You can include a tornado in the saying after a twister’s brief touchdown flipped a USPS vehicle Thursday along Plumbrook Drive. Video also shows the driver moments later as neighbors came to his aid. “He was climbing out of his mail truck…

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NWS: EF-1 tornado touched down in southwest Houston area

NWS: EF-1 tornado touched down in southwest Houston area

A strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas on Thursday, setting off a slew of Tornado Warnings throughout the afternoon. HOUSTON — The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed that a tornado touched down in the southwest Houston area a day earlier. On Thursday, a strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas, setting off a slew of Tornado Warnings throughout the afternoon. A day after the storms moved through, the NWS confirmed that…

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Barn destroyed in Wharton County tornado

Barn destroyed in Wharton County tornado

Buildings were damaged but people and livestock were unharmed. EL CAMPO, Texas — Thursday’s storms brought several tornadoes to Wharton County, located southwest of Houston. Officials say three tornadoes touched down with multiple reports of damage near El Campo. No injuries have been reported. Luckily there were no cattle in the pen when the tornado passed through the property belonging to the Strnadel family. RELATED: Severe storms spawn tornadoes from Wharton County to Liberty County…

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Tornado near El Campo leaves trail of destruction on historic family farm

Tornado near El Campo leaves trail of destruction on historic family farm

Buildings were damaged but people and livestock were unharmed. EL CAMPO, Texas — Thursday’s storms brought several tornadoes to Wharton County, located southwest of Houston. Officials say three tornadoes touched down with multiple reports of damage near El Campo. No injuries have been reported. Luckily there were no cattle in the pen when the tornado passed through the property belonging to the Strnadel family. RELATED: Severe storms spawn tornadoes from Wharton County to Liberty County…

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Severe storms spawn tornadoes from Wharton County to Liberty County | Videos and photos

Severe storms spawn tornadoes from Wharton County to Liberty County | Videos and photos

Multiple Tornado Warnings were issued Thursday afternoon and several tornadoes were spotted. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, Maria Aguilera, Amanda Henderson, Matt Dougherty Published: 4:01 PM CST December 26, 2024 Updated: 9:10 PM CST December 26, 2024 HOUSTON — A strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas Thursday, bringing with it reports of tornadoes and plenty of video on social media showing them. Wharton County The first tornado was reported in Wharton County. The sheriff’s…

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources due to severe weather

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources due to severe weather

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get state resources ready as strong storms moved through the state on Thursday. HOUSTON — With severe weather hitting the Houston area and all across Texas on Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office activated its emergency response resources. “Texas is prepared to deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to severe weather threats,” Abbott said in a news release. “As Texans and out-of-state…

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Quiet weather for Christmas Day ahead of another severe weather risk on Thursday

Quiet weather for Christmas Day ahead of another severe weather risk on Thursday

Our weather is pleasant and a little cooler for Christmas Day, but we’re not done with active weather for this week. AUSTIN, Texas — It was a very active Christmas Eve for the eastern half of our KVUE area with a several severe storms, and even a couple of tornado warnings. We did have several reports of hail sent in, but fortunately no reports of tornado damage. In the wake of these storms, our weather…

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Here's how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm

Here's how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm

There are plenty of ways to protect vehicles with limited time before severe weather hits. AUSTIN, Texas — If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, chances are you’ve been burned by a nasty hailstorm at least once in your life. Storms in Texas can bring all kinds of storms and sometimes large-sized hail in just a matter of minutes. If you only have a small window to prepare and don’t have access to covered parking,…

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2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire

2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire

A fire spread from one home to a neighboring home, according to the Austin Fire Department. AUSTIN, Texas — A house fire spread from one home to another early Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, according to first responders.  The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to the 4600 block of Turnstone Drive, near East William Cannon Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.  Once on scene, responders said the fire was located…

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2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire: AFD

2 homes damaged in southeast Austin fire: AFD

A fire spread from one home to a neighboring residence, according to the Austin Fire Department. AUSTIN, Texas — A house fire spread from one home to another early Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, according to responders.  The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to the 4600 block of Turnstone Dr., by East William Cannon Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.  Once on scene, responders said the fire was located in…

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Houston's Rothko Chapel announces reopening date after it was damaged in Hurricane Beryl

Houston's Rothko Chapel announces reopening date after it was damaged in Hurricane Beryl

“Getting to this point has been a true community effort,” Rothko Chapel Executive Director David Leslie said. HOUSTON — After being forced to close due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, Houston’s Rothko Chapel has an official reopening date. From December 17 through December 22 and from December 24 through January 5, the chapel will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are a couple exceptions – on December 25 and January 1, the…

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