Brazoria County storm: 1 death confirmed; tornado reported

Severe weather swept across Southeast Texas on Saturday, and officials are now confirming at least one death.

Search efforts are underway in areas that were hard hit.

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1 dead in Brazoria County

According to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, one person died due to the storm and four people were injured.

Their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.

The mayor of Manvel said the death occurred along CR 191.

Emergency response in Brazoria County

Tornado reported in Brazoria County

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says a tornado touched down in multiple areas between Liverpool and Hillcrest.

Deputies are at the scene and closures are in place at SH 35 and CR 191.

  • SH 35 from FM 2403 south to CR 192
  • CR 191 from CR 172 to SH 35

Brazoria County officials say there are downed power lines and damage to houses.

Alvin storm damage

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Photo from Brandon Howe shows storm damage in Alvin at Walt Disney Elementary.

Storm damage was reported at Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin.

The Source: The information in this article is from the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

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