2 confirmed tornadoes touched down Monday in Klein and Cypress The first tornado, which has been rated an EF-1, touched down at 1:23 p.m. and was on the ground for 2.61 miles before lifting at 1:28 p.m.
Tornado in Klein (Click2Pins)
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – The National Weather Service has given preliminary ratings for two confirmed tornadoes that impacted Harris County Monday.
Riata Ranch tornado path (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) The first tornado, which has been rated an EF-1, touched down at 1:23 p.m. and was on the ground for 2.61 miles before lifting at 1:28 p.m. This tornado impacted the Riata Ranch subdivision in Cypress and had estimated peak winds of 105 mph. The max winds have been revised since the information was first released, so that part of the graphic below has now changed.
NWS Tornado info (National Weather Service) The second tornado, which impacted areas in Klein, touched down at 1:41 p.m. It remained on the ground for 3.83 miles before lifting at 1:48 p.m. This tornado has been rated an EF-2. On Monday, the preliminary information had the peak winds of 115 mph. This has been revised up to 125 mph.
Klein tornado path (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) The ratings and information are preliminary and more information will be forthcoming.
No injuries have been reported from either tornado.
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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