October 25, 2025

Severe Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Houston

News Summary

Over 250,000 customers lost power as severe thunderstorms hit Houston and southeastern Texas. High wind gusts and record rainfall led to emergency responses, including fire incidents caused by lightning strikes. Flood Watches were issued and residents are advised to remain vigilant as the storms continue to impact the region.

Houston

Severe thunderstorms struck Houston and southeastern Texas on Saturday morning, leaving over 250,000 customers without power. The National Weather Service reported approximately 260,000 power outages across the region, with more than 150,000 outages specifically in the Houston area.

Impact of Severe Weather

The thunderstorms produced powerful wind gusts, with speeds ranging between 45-60 mph in the Houston metro area. A maximum gust of 59 mph was recorded in Downtown Houston, while a gust of 64 mph occurred in Hempstead. Earlier, the storms impacted the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where gusts reached up to 67 mph.

Emergency Response and Damage Reports

The severe weather prompted emergency reports, including fire departments responding to six houses that caught fire due to lightning strikes in Dallas and Denton County. Radar indications also detected a possible tornado south of Fort Worth, leading the National Weather Service’s Dallas office to initiate a storm survey investigation.

Record Rainfall and Flood Risks

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport recorded 3.10 inches of rain, shattering a daily rainfall record and becoming the third-wettest October day in the last 25 years. In light of the heavy rains, Flood Watches were issued for much of eastern Texas, including Houston, predicting rainfall totals of 2-4 inches, with isolated amounts reaching up to 4-6 inches.

Weather Warnings and Forecasts

The National Weather Service warned that rainfall rates could exceed 2-3 inches per hour, increasing flash flood risks. A severe weather risk of level 2 out of 5 was assigned for southeastern Texas, which includes cities such as Houston, Austin, and extends into southern Louisiana, covering New Orleans as well. Potential threats from this severe weather included damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail.

The severe weather was expected to diminish in Texas by late Saturday evening but anticipated to continue impacting Louisiana through the night. Forecasts indicated that heavy storms and rainfall could move eastward into Gulf Coast states by Sunday.

Timing of Severe Weather Events

The initial wave of storms was predicted to arrive in Houston between 4-7 a.m., with another round expected later in the evening. Flooding and severe weather posed additional risks to late-night activities, as storms were projected to move through the area between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m..

Conclusion

Residents in Houston and southeastern Texas are advised to remain vigilant as the severe weather unfolds and to stay tuned for further updates on the storm’s progression and power restoration efforts.

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