A severe tornado hit Brazoria County, Texas, on December 28, 2024, resulting in one fatality and at least four injuries. According to local authorities, the tornado struck multiple locations, damaging several homes and other structures.

The tornado hit in the afternoon, striking multiple times in the area. A police spokesperson reported that the incident occurred about 30 miles south of Houston, in a sparsely populated area. At least 10 buildings were damaged, including a school and several residential homes.

The injured individuals were not critically harmed, and were transported to hospitals in Houston for treatment. However, no immediate details were available about the identity of the deceased or whether any of the injured were living in the same household.

Local authorities stated that such intense tornadoes are rare in Brazoria County.

On the same day, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado warnings for parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In Montgomery County, Texas, significant damage was reported from a possible tornado, which also led to minor injuries in the fire department.

Additionally, a tornado was predicted to affect Cameron Parish, Louisiana, where flying debris raised concerns about potential fatalities. However, the warning was later lifted without any major incidents.