According to city officials, the Tradewinds Apartments suffered the worst damage. Author: KHOU 11 Staff Updated: 12:12 PM CST January 7, 2021
TEXAS CITY, Texas An EF-1 tornado hit Texas City Wednesday night after severe storms rolled through the area, according to the National Weather Service.
After conducting a survey this morning, NWS meteorologists have determined that the storm damage observed in Texas City yesterday evening was due to a tornado. The storm has been given a preliminary rating of EF-1. More information will be provided later today. #houwx#txwx NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) January 7, 2021
According to city officials, the Tradewinds Apartments, which is located at 1919 13th Ave N, suffered the worst damage.
Possible Tornado Touches Down in Texas City
While heavy rains and strong winds did push through the Crossroads on Wednesday we lucked out and missed some of the severe storms that had been in the forecast, but not by much. Severe winds blew through Texas City Wednesday night. Officials are investigating whether a tornado blew through the city, causing damage to the area.
, the storm knocked out power for about 3,000 homes and businesses in Texas City. One store suffered severe damage. The Grab-N-Go in Texas City can be seen ripped right open. The business sustained structural damage; photos reveal a shaky looking frame. Reporters