A destructive tornado tore through residential areas north of Houston, Texas, on Monday, leaving a significant path of damage in its wake. Authorities confirmed that the severe storm damaged more than 100 homes, with reports of roofs torn off, garages shifted from their foundations, and windows shattered.
Path of Destruction and Community Impact
The storm, which struck on November 24, 2025, uprooted trees, brought down power lines, and littered neighborhoods with debris. No injuries were reported despite the extensive property damage. In the Memorial Northwest subdivision in Spring, residents like Jose Rosas were already surveying the damage and helping with cleanup efforts.
Miriam Harris described the terrifying force of the tornado to KTRK-TV, recounting how she tried to hold a door shut to prevent debris from entering her home. Her property suffered roof and tree damage, and her holiday light display was destroyed.
At the peak of the storm, more than 20,000 customers lost power. The Cy-Fair Fire Department reported that one of its engine crews was forced to take temporary shelter in a resident's garage as the high winds moved through the area.
Emergency Response and Ongoing Cleanup
On Tuesday morning, heavy fog complicated damage assessment efforts. Meanwhile, emergency crews were actively addressing the aftermath. In Klein, located approximately 25 miles north of Houston, officials worked to repair multiple gas leaks, remove trees blocking roads, and clear debris from around homes and businesses, according to Ja’Milla Lomas, a spokesperson for the Klein Fire Department.
Damage was also reported in the communities of Cypress and Spring. The Harris County Precinct 4 constable's office shared photos and drone video on Facebook showing homes with shingles ripped from their roofs and debris blocking roadways.
The Houston Fire Department deployed a specialized five-member saw team to cut up and remove fallen trees, said spokesperson Rustin Rawlings. The office of Constable Mark Herman identified the Memorial Northwest neighborhood as one of the areas significantly affected, noting several weather-related vehicle crashes had also occurred.
Broader Weather Patterns and Warnings
The National Weather Service had issued a tornado watch for southeastern Texas, including Houston, which remained in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday. A severe thunderstorm warning was also in place for parts of the region.
This severe weather event coincided with one of the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday period. While calmer conditions were expected in the Houston area, the forecast predicted heavy rain and severe thunderstorms farther south, with rain and snow expected in other parts of the country closer to the holiday.
