NWS confirms two Houston-area tornadoes with 105–115 mph winds; 100+ homes damaged
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes — near Cypress (up to 105 mph) and around Klein (up to 115 mph) — that damaged more than 100 homes across Memorial Northwest, Cypress and Spring, causing torn roofs, smashed windows, downed trees, multiple gas leaks and debris-blocked roads, with authorities reporting no injuries as of Tuesday. Power outages peaked above 20,000 customers, Houston and Klein fire departments responded with saw teams and other crews (an engine crew briefly sheltered in a resident’s garage), heavy fog hampered full damage assessments, and NWS had issued tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings for the region.
📌 Key Facts
- The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes near Houston: one in Cypress with winds up to 105 mph and another around Klein with winds up to 115 mph.
- More than 100 homes were damaged across the Houston area, including in Memorial Northwest, Cypress, Spring and Klein; reported damage included torn roofs, lost shingles, smashed windows and debris-blocked roads.
- Authorities reported no injuries from the storm as of Tuesday.
- Power outages peaked at more than 20,000 customers on Monday.
- Klein officials and the Klein Fire Department reported multiple gas leaks, downed trees blocking roads, and extensive debris removal operations.
- Houston Fire Department dispatched five saw-team members to remove toppled trees; an engine crew temporarily sheltered in a resident’s garage and residents described taking cover in closets during the high winds.
- The NWS had issued a tornado watch for southeastern Texas (including Houston) until 1 a.m. Tuesday and a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the region; heavy fog Tuesday morning hampered full damage assessment.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2025, 24.3 million consumers selected ACA Marketplace plans during the open enrollment period.
Health Insurance Exchanges 2025 Open Enrollment Report — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Among ACA Marketplace enrollees with known race/ethnicity in 2025, 22% are Hispanic/Latino, 52% are White Non-Hispanic, 10% are Black Non-Hispanic, and 11% are Asian Non-Hispanic.
Health Insurance Exchanges 2025 Open Enrollment Report — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
45% of ACA Marketplace enrollees in 2025 have household incomes between 100% and 150% of the federal poverty level.
Health Insurance Exchanges 2025 Open Enrollment Report — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
In 2024, the real median household income was $92,530 for non-Hispanic White households, $121,700 for Asian households, $70,950 for Hispanic households, and $56,020 for Black households.
Income in the United States: 2024 — U.S. Census Bureau
Higher enrollment rates among Black and Hispanic individuals in ACA Marketplaces may be correlated with lower median household incomes for these groups compared to White and Asian households.
Income in the United States: 2024 — U.S. Census Bureau
During the 2025 government shutdown, out of FEMA's 24,925-person workforce, 20,975 employees continued working, while about 3,950 were furloughed, potentially delaying administrative functions and new funding for disaster response.
The Impact of the Government Shutdown on Disaster Response — National Low Income Housing Coalition
In Cypress, TX, the racial composition is approximately 46.3% White, 25.7% Hispanic, 12.3% Black, and 12.7% Asian.
Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Cypress, TX — BestNeighborhood.org
📰 Sources (4)
- NWS confirmed at least two tornadoes: one in Cypress (up to 105 mph) and another around Klein (up to 115 mph).
- Authorities report no injuries from the storm as of Tuesday.
- NWS issued a tornado watch for southeastern Texas (including Houston) until 1 a.m. Tuesday and a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the region.
- Houston Fire Department dispatched five saw-team members to remove toppled trees.
- Klein Fire Department spokesperson Ja’Milla Lomas said officials were addressing multiple gas leaks, downed trees blocking roads, and debris cleanup in Klein.
- Additional on-the-ground detail: resident Miriam Harris described sheltering and home damage; Harris County Precinct 4 highlighted Memorial Northwest neighborhood impacts with roof shingle loss and debris-blocked roads.
- Power outages peaked at more than 20,000 customers on Monday.
- Klein officials reported multiple gas leaks and extensive debris removal operations.
- Damage extended to Cypress and Spring in addition to Memorial Northwest.
- An engine crew temporarily sheltered in a resident’s garage during high winds; residents described taking cover in closets.
- Heavy fog Tuesday morning hampered full damage assessment.