Authorities began receiving emergency calls shortly after the storm moved through, including reports from areas near Mills Road and Perry Road, where residents described sudden intense winds and debris being thrown across streets. Additional calls were made from the Chasewood and Vintage Preserve communities, where witnesses described seeing rotation in the clouds and hearing what they believed to be the telltale roar of a tornado. Damage was also reported southeast of Spring Cypress Road and Highway 249, an area that experienced downed power lines and outages affecting hundreds of residents living near Creekfield and Stuebner Airline Road.
In the 9000 block of Bayou Bluff Drive, a home suffered significant roof damage. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, everyone inside was able to escape unharmed despite the rapid onset of the storm. Nearby, in the 8000 block of Summer Grove Circle within the Memorial Northwest neighborhood, additional homes were struck by strong winds. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office reported structural damage to numerous properties, with some homes experiencing broken windows, torn siding, and fallen trees. Constable Mark Herman estimated that more than 100 homes across the broader area sustained some level of damage, and he released aerial drone footage showing splintered roofs and scattered debris.
Emergency crews also responded to damage at Harris County ESD 11’s administrative campus on Stuebner Airline Road. Although parts of the building were hit by the storm, all staff members were confirmed safe. In surrounding neighborhoods, residents began clearing branches and assessing property losses as early as Tuesday morning. Large fallen trees were seen along Village Hill Drive near Champion Forest Drive, where cleanup crews and homeowners worked through the morning to remove obstructions from roadways and yards.
Farther west, in the areas bordering Memorial Northwest, residents from several streets described the frightening speed at which the storm intensified. Many reported having only seconds to reach interior rooms or take shelter before debris started striking their homes. Those who ventured out after the storm passed found shattered fences, overturned patio structures, and extensive tree damage.
In addition to physical reports on the ground, multiple photos and videos shared by residents showed a wall cloud and what appeared to be a funnel touching down near Hooks Airport. Footage captured near Stuebner Airline Road and Spring Cypress Road indicated a rotating circulation reaching the ground, consistent with tornadic activity. Another video recorded from the Gleannloch Farms neighborhood showed a similar formation passing over the northern edge of the Storm’s path.
According to early information from the National Weather Service, at least one tornadic storm traveled across northwest Harris County on Monday. Meteorologists also noted that an additional, unconfirmed tornado may have developed over Austin and Waller counties during the same weather pattern. Survey teams will release official findings once their ground analysis is complete, providing confirmation on the tornado’s strength, path, and duration.
Residents across the affected region continue recovery efforts as crews work to clear debris and restore power. Emergency officials are urging the public to remain cautious around damaged structures, downed lines, and weakened trees while the community begins rebuilding after the destructive storm.
