Large branch downed after heavy thunderstorms hit northwest Harris County, video shows

Monday, July 13, 2026 12:18AM
Video: Branches downed after heavy thunderstorms hit NW Harris Co.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- Strong thunderstorms passed over the Houston area on Sunday afternoon and left behind some damage in northwest Harris County.

Video captured by ABC13 Storm Tracker Jaime Garcia showed a large branch downed in a residential neighborhood near Jersey Village, which was under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at around 3:30 p.m.

The warning, issued by the National Weather Service, reported that 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts and quarter-sized hail were possible in the area at the time.

13 Alert Radar showed the severe thunderstorm that passed over the area, with wind speeds estimated to be between 40 to 50 miles per hour.

At the time of publication of this article, there are no reports of injuries or widespread damage in any particular area.

An ABC13 Weather Watch was declared for Monday and Tuesday due to the potential for street flooding.