Tornadoes wreaked havoc in the Houston area on Saturday, claiming at least one life and injuring four others.
Authorities confirmed that one person died in Liverpool, south of Houston, and four individuals sustained non-critical injuries, according to Madison Polston, spokesperson for the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service reported tornado touchdowns in the northern areas of Katy, Cypress, Porter Heights, and Splendora.
In the southern zone between Alvin and Liverpool, multiple homes were destroyed as tornadoes struck. Polston discussed the situation, describing “multiple touchdown points” in the region stretching from Liverpool to Hillcrest Village and Alvin. Approximately ten homes suffered damage, although assessment efforts to determine the full extent are ongoing.
Mobile homes in Katy and Porter Heights were also severely impacted, with reports detailing the destruction of a fire station’s doors, as noted by the weather service.
The severe weather conditions also caused disruptions at Houston’s major airports. Flights at both Houston Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby faced delays exceeding an hour, creating significant travel disruptions for passengers, according to FlightAware.
The tornadoes’ destructive path through the Houston area has left communities dealing with loss and damage, highlighting the severe impact of natural disasters.
Source: Wsvn
