TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — It was a rough night for many in Southeast Texas, with numerous warnings of tornadoes, high winds and flash flooding. After surveying Trinity County, the National Weather Service confirmed Monday that an EF-1 tornado with winds of 100 miles per hour touched down in the county’s Rock Creek subdivision.
The Conroe Police Department told ABC13 that Lt. James Waller and his wife were at their home in Trinity County when the tornado hit their property. The 22-year-old veteran was seriously injured and, according to the police department, is still in the hospital receiving treatment.
Waller’s wife was also injured and received treatment, the department said.
“Please keep the Waller family in your prayers as they endure this traumatic event,” the department said.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for anyone who would like to contribute financially to Waller’s treatment.
Meanwhile, another man was rushed to hospital after the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services said a tree fell into his home.
Another incident involved a couple who were inside their trailer that was buffeted by the tornado’s strong winds.
Despite these incidents, no deaths have been reported.
STAFF COVERAGE: Tornado rips through Trinity Co. as flooding threatens Polk Co residents.
ABC13 is team-covering the aftermath of the storm in northern counties, where some residents saw their homes destroyed. The threat to many others, however, does not end.
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