Several morning tornadoes developed as a storm system moved eastward across the state.

Tornado in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 07:40:00 to 14-FEB-17 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHARTON JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched just west of the intersection of North Richmond Street and Highway 59 Business along the north side of town and continued east for about a mile. A broad swath of uprooted and damaged trees and downed power lines around 200 yards in width continued to near County Road 135. Tree fall damage was mostly towards the west-northwest with a few along the left portion of the track falling towards the southeast in a convergent pattern. Nearly all the damage was along the right side of the track which is consistent with a fast moving, weak tornado. Separate swath of damage to homes and trees about 1 to 2 miles away near the Junior High School seemed more consistent with a microburst to the right of the tornado track. Estimated peak winds were 75 mph.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:21:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRABB
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-2 tornado's damage path began in the southern portion of Brazos Village on the north side of FM 762 where roofs suffered minor damage and fences were blown down. The path continued east southeastward across FM 762 with more significant damage in the northern portion of Bridlewood Estates. A large abandoned grain dryer was severely damaged and several large metal silos were completely destroyed. One house on the southeast side of the silos had sections of the roof completely removed on both the north and south facing sides. The tornado continued on an east southeast track across the subdivision. The most severe damage was to a large anchored garage which was completely destroyed with debris pushed off to the south southeast. A pickup truck in the driveway was moved and a car inside the garage was lifted and ended up on top of the debris pile. The house directly across the street suffered damage as the front porch and associated supports shifted with the anchored porch columns pushed inward toward the house. Windows were blown out and a wrought iron metal fence concreted into the ground was heavily damaged. Several other roofs in this stretch were damaged along with many fences and trees downed. Aerial drone footage showed well defined path but nonuniform damage. Eyewitnesses from just north of the grain dryer saw strong west to east winds ripping apart the structure but noted winds from north to south when looking west suggesting a large circulation. All features were rain wrapped. Estimated peak winds were 115 mph.

Tornado in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:15:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN VLECK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 900.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This EF-1 tornado touched down on the west side of Van Vleck and moved east- northeast through a residential area. It crossed Highway 35 and then dissipated soon after. There was significant damage to two houses, and there were also trunks of hardwood trees snapped. Estimated peak winds were 100 mph.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:27:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRABB
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down on the west side of Crabb River Road about a mile north of FM 762 and then crossed Crabb River Road into the Tara subdivision where several homes suffered roof, fence and tree damage. Spotty roof and tree damage continued generally eastward across the entire subdivision and into the western section of Greatwood in a well defined path. Security footage from nearby Valasquez Elementary showed very strong shifting winds near the tornado. A police officer experienced very strong winds from the west, then the passage of the small tornado south of the school suggesting perhaps a satellite tornado on the southern flank of the larger circulation may have been responsible for the more significant damage. Estimated peak winds were 80 mph.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:34:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado tracked southeastward through the northern part of Stafford and shattered windows in a business area just west of the intersection of FM 1092 and Mula Rd. A 400 pound AC unit was shifted on the roof. Numerous greenhouses were damaged at a nursery along FM 1092. Southeast of the nursery, metal storage buildings were damaged or destroyed. There was more spotty wind damage beyond the end of the more continuous track. An eyewitness observed swirling debris as the storm moved through. The shifting winds were also observed from a gas station security video. Estimated peak winds were 80 mph.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:38:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMADA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down near Dulles Ave north of Lexington Park Elementary but did little damage to the surrounding subdivision. A better defined damage path was found to the northeast in Brightwood Estates with several homes suffering minor damage to roofs and fences along the southwest to northeast track. Two chimneys were ripped off houses. Numerous witnesses observed swirling debris. Estimated peak winds were 80 mph.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:40:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEENY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down along CR 321 and then dissipated near the intersection of FM 524 and CR 321. Damage was mainly to trees and power lines. Estimated peak winds were 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 09:50:00 to 14-FEB-17 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six power poles were blown down near the intersection of Highway 87 and Helen Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 08:55:00 to 14-FEB-17 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed fences around the 3700 Bellaire Blvd. area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 09:57:00 to 14-FEB-17 09:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA LOMA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were downed (one on a house) along Avenue I between 21st Street and 24th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 07:35:00 to 14-FEB-17 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL CAMPO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were downed near the intersection of West Norris Street and West Loop Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 14-FEB-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAKE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were snapped at Crenshaw Elementary School.