Severe storms hit parts of Texas on December 26, with reports of several tornadoes touching down near Lake Houston in Crosby and sightings of funnel clouds in El Campo.

Lichter said on Saturday afternoon that it appeared that at least six tornadoes had touched down in the Houston area, though he said they may discover there were more when crews go out to survey the damage. He said there was damage in the area from both tornadoes and straight-line winds.