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EF-2 and EF-1 Tornadoes Strike Klein and Cypress, Houston Area Faces Extensive Damage with No Fatalities

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Published on November 26, 2025
EF-2 and EF-1 Tornadoes Strike Klein and Cypress, Houston Area Faces Extensive Damage with No FatalitiesSource: Unsplash/Greg Johnson

The Houston area was struck by two tornadoes on Monday, with Klein and Cypress most affected. The stronger EF-2 tornado hit Klein with winds up to 115 mph, damaging homes, trees, and three high-tension towers near the Houston Ship Channel, while most damage ranged from EF-0 to EF-1 and several minor injuries were reported, according to CW39

A second EF-1 tornado struck Riata Ranch in Cypress with winds of 105 mph, impacting around 100 homes, as per CW39. No injuries were reported from this tornado, though varying levels of property damage occurred, and emergency crews worked to clear debris in affected areas.

Two tornadoes struck Texas on [date]. The first tornado touched down at 1:23 p.m., traveled 2.61 miles, and ended at 1:28 p.m. The second tornado hit Klein at 1:41 p.m., traveled 3.83 miles, and dissipated at 1:48 p.m. These findings are still considered preliminary. No fatalities were reported, and recovery efforts are underway, as mentioned by Click2Houston.