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Texas tornado confirmed in Brazoria County causes severe damage near Alvin
BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — At least one tornado across Brazoria County has been confirmed on Saturday afternoon after severe damage impacted several homes.
According to Manvel Mayor Dan Davis, he has confirmed one death due to a tornado that touched down across Brazoria County. According to the victim’s family, they have confirmed that it was a woman who died.
SkyEye video also captured severe damage from the dangerous tornado, which hit Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin on Saturday.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says that a tornado made landfall in the vicinity of Hillcrest Village and Liverpool. To help with public safety, deputies are on the scene and actively responding.
Authorities say to avoid the following areas, including SH 35 from FM 2403 south to CR 192 and CR 191 from CR 172 to SH 35.
According to the Alvin Fire Department, officials say that many homes and schools near Mustang Road were severely damaged. Authorities say that Mustang Road will be shut down, as well as southbound lanes of Highway 35 will be closed.
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Breaking News: Texas tornado confirmed in Brazoria County causes severe damage near Alvin
Residents in Brazoria County were left reeling after a tornado touched down near Alvin, Texas, causing significant damage to homes and businesses in the area. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado had indeed passed through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Images and videos shared on social media showed buildings with roofs torn off, trees uprooted, and debris scattered across the landscape. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the affected areas to assess the damage and provide assistance to those in need.
Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries at this time, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid traveling through the affected areas until further notice.
Our thoughts are with the residents of Brazoria County as they begin the process of cleaning up and rebuilding in the aftermath of this devastating tornado. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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