TRINITY COUNTY, Texas – The National Weather Service confirms damage caused Sunday night in Trinity County was caused by a tornado.
The weather service findings are that a EF1 tornado touched down in the Rock Creek Subdivision. The subdivision is located off FM 356 west of the Sebastopol community.
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The National Weather Service says the tornado lasted approximately one minute, from 7:35 p.m. to 7:36 p.m. It had estimated max winds of 100 mph with a 200 yard path width. It was on the ground for 0.29 miles.
The storm left two people injured. The Conroe Police Department identified the two injured as Lt. James ‘Jimmy’ Waller and his wife. The department said Waller is a respected 22-year veteran of the department. They said Waller received critical injuries and remains in the hospital for treatment.
“His recovery will be lengthy and require multiple surgeries. Lieutenant Waller’s wife was also injured and has received treatment and remains by his side,” the department said.
A home along Rock Creek Road in Trinity was destroyed by the storm. At the home, at least one vehicle was overturned among the debris from downed trees.