National Weather Service Investigates Five Reported Tornadoes Across Houston Area

Survey teams are assessing damage and verifying sightings after severe storms struck Southeast Texas on Thursday.

Five tornado sightings were reported on Thursday in the Houston metro area, including Wharton and Harris counties, with one confirmed near El Campo.
Survey teams from the National Weather Service are analyzing storm damage, radar data, and video footage to confirm the tornadoes' strength and paths.
No injuries were reported, but three farms in Wharton County sustained damage, and trees were downed in Liberty County, including one that struck a trailer home.
Videos of the tornadoes, including one over Lake Houston, have circulated widely on social media, capturing the storms' impact and prompting safety warnings.
Texas averages the highest number of tornadoes annually in the U.S., and while less common in December, severe weather in the Gulf Coast region can still produce tornadoes during winter.