Scattered thunderstorms associated with the approach of an offshore low pressure system produced several tornadoes on the evening of January 8 and the early morning of January 9. These tornadoes resulted in several instances of property and tree damage across the Greater Houston Area. Some non-tornadic storms also produced strong, damaging wind gusts. Later, heavy rainfall associated with continuing thunderstorm activity resulted in flash flooding across the Houston Metro.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 02:16:00 to 09-JAN-22 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE OAK ACRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread flooding was reported along Brickhouse Gully in the Oak Forest neighborhood. Roadways were made impassable by floodwaters.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 08-JAN-22 15:55:00 to 08-JAN-22 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENDER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

This brief EF0 tornado occurred near IAH. It tracked across JFK Blvd and did some minor damage to a few structures including a hotel and knocked over a few trees. Video showed the tornado crossing San Houston Parkway.

Tornado in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 08-JAN-22 16:22:00 to 08-JAN-22 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAYTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This EF0 tornado was spotted by a broadcast meteorologist just west of Dayton with lofted debris briefly underneath a cone shaped cloud aloft. There was no significant damage.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 08-JAN-22 21:40:00 to 08-JAN-22 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down and damaged buildings that were under construction. Also damage to a restaurant.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 08-JAN-22 23:55:00 to 08-JAN-22 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado caused mostly intermittent EF0 damage along a one mile path. There was a small area of EF1 rated damage at the start of the path with a brick facade on a multi-story office building failing and nearby tree trunks snapped.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 08-JAN-22 18:59:00 to 08-JAN-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYE STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Floodwaters at the intersection of Highway 146 and FM 787 made the surrounding roadways impassable.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 08-JAN-22 19:09:00 to 08-JAN-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYE STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding along FM 787 around Cherry Creek resulted in impassable roads, overfull drainage ditches, and water approaching structure door thresholds.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 00:39:00 to 09-JAN-22 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMOSSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicles were flooded along impassable roadways in the vicinity of Gessner Rd and Interstate 10. Multiple high water rescues were needed in the area.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 00:39:00 to 09-JAN-22 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple cars were stranded along Kempwood Rd, which was impassable due to floodwaters. Active water rescues were required as a result.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 00:40:00 to 09-JAN-22 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Approximately 6-8 homes were flooded with 4-6 inches of water along Brickhouse Gully near Bingle Rd.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 09-JAN-22 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Homes along Halls Bayou near Interstate 45 were inundated with floodwaters.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 01:17:00 to 09-JAN-22 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOONSHINE HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado tracked from a wooded area, through North Hollow Estates then across the City of Humble with damage to trees and a couple of structures. Vans were flipped in a church parking lot. One retail building was destroyed with the loss of its roof and three walls. The post office also sustained minor damage.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-22 01:25:00 to 09-JAN-22 01:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado snapped the trunks or uprooted several large trees with a few of them on structures. The most significant damage was along Palmetto Lane and Hamblen Road near its intersection with Red Bud Lane.