Texas Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction,but No Casualties​ reported

A powerful tornado ripped through Wharton County,Texas,on December 26th,2024,leaving a path of ⁤destruction in it’s wake. The National Weather Service confirmed the twister, estimating winds reached⁣ speeds of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h). While the storm​ caused notable property damage, miraculously, no fatalities or​ serious​ injuries have been reported.

Dramatic footage emerged from El Campo, a small town southwest of Houston, showing the tornado’s ⁤terrifying approach. Dashcam videos captured by startled drivers vividly illustrate the intensity of the storm as ​it ⁣passed near Sam Bishkin Road. one resident described the ‌scene‌ as “surreal,” adding, “It was like somthing out of a movie.”

The impact was immediate adn devastating. In the southwest houston area, at least one home suffered⁤ extensive ‌damage, losing its exterior‌ walls and doors, rendering it uninhabitable. The Wharton County‌ Office of Emergency Management‌ reported that several barns ‌were also destroyed near Highway 59.⁤ the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office noted the possibility⁣ of up to three‌ separate vortexes forming during the event.

Despite the ​widespread damage, local authorities reported​ no fatalities or ⁣significant injuries. Though, several vehicle ‌accidents were ‍reported in the affected areas. The American Red Cross is actively⁣ providing aid to residents whose‍ homes were‍ damaged,focusing on those with the most severe structural issues.

The tornado was part‌ of a larger severe weather system ‍that impacted southeast texas. the region was under a Level 2 risk for severe weather, according to the National Weather ⁤Service.Further ⁤north, ⁢heavy‍ rains ‍and ‍storms caused flash flooding.NBCDFW reported​ that some storms intensified, bringing the ⁤risk of lightning strikes, torrential downpours, wind gusts up to 60 ‌mph, and ⁢hail the‍ size ⁤of a quarter. While the likelihood of ⁣additional ‌tornadoes in East Texas was low, the possibility wasn’t⁤ entirely dismissed.

Witness Accounts ⁤and Social⁢ Media

Social media quickly became ​a‍ hub for sharing eyewitness accounts and videos of the tornado. One tweet from @LiveStormChaser read: “🌪️new video⁢ of the Tornado Southwest ⁢of Houston, Texas near El Campo, Texas⁤ earlier! 📷 Cindy Cerny Willrich [link to video].” Another ⁢tweet, this one in Spanish from @Sepamass, stated: “🌪️ Gigantic 145 km/h tornado devastates texas, leaving destruction [link to video].”

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🌪️New video of⁤ the Tornado Southwest of Houston,Texas near El Campo,Texas earlier!
📷 Cindy Cerny Willrich pic.twitter.com/UlMCo4aw4H

— Live Storm chasers ​(@LiveStormChaser)