Haunting photos, videos reveal devastating tornado damage across Houston area
Holly Galvan Posey, Digital Content Producer
Jyesha Johnson
Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Brazoria County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
A series of tornadoes tore across Southeast Texas on Saturday, with the worst destruction seen in Brazoria County, where an EF-2 tornado claimed one life and injured several others.
Here’s a look at the storm’s aftermath captured in photos and videos.
Brazoria County : A devastating EF-2 tornado touched down near County Road 172, cutting an 8.8-mile path through the Hillcrest area. The most significant damage occurred at Walt Disney Elementary School. Tragically, the tornado claimed one life and left several others injured.
Dec 29, 2024: Weekend tornadoes and severe storm damage in Brazoria County, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Brazoria County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec 29, 2024: Weekend tornadoes and severe storm damage in Brazoria County, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)In total, eight tornadoes were confirmed across the region, with Brazoria County witnessing an EF-2 tornado that resulted in one fatality and several injuries. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Walt Disney Elementary School of Alvin ISD in Brazoria County (Copyright 2024 by Alvin ISD Education Foundation - All rights reserved.)Dec 29, 2024: Weekend tornadoes and severe storm damage in Brazoria County, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Galveston County: An EF-1 tornado briefly touched down east of Dickinson High School, with a path only 250 yards long. While short-lived, the storm caused significant roof damage to several homes.
Montgomery County: The Conroe area saw multiple tornadoes, including an EF-3 storm that hit Porter Heights, leaving a swath of severe damage. Additional reports of EF-2 tornadoes across the county revealed destroyed homes and widespread tree damage.
Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Montgomery County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Montgomery County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Montgomery County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Tornado wreaks havoc in Montgomery County, leaving extensive damage but miraculously only minor injuries reported. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Montgomery County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Montgomery County, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Katy: A powerful tornado ripped through the Windward community in North Katy on December 28, 2024, tearing roofs off homes and flipping vehicles.
Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Katy, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage from weekend tornadoes and severe storms in Katy, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage from weekend tornadoes and severe storms in Katy, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Katy, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Tornado and severe storm damage in Katy, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Damage in Katy, Tx. from tornadoes and severe storms over the weekend. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)Dec. 29, 2024: Tornado and severe storm damage in Katy, Tx. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)The roof of a home in the Windward community in North Katy was torn off by an apparent tornado that also flipped over vehicles on December 28, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)The roof of a home in the Windward community in North Katy was torn off by an apparent tornado that also flipped over vehicles on December 28, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Chambers County: An EF-3 tornado struck along Highway 124, with EF-2 damage also recorded near Smith Point and along the Chambers-Jefferson County line.