Bryan Police officer Jason James explaining where the tornado hit and which areas suffered the most damage.
A local disaster declaration has been sent to state officials for assistance following Thursday’s tornado and flooding in Bryan.
Late Thursday evening, the Brazos Community Emergency Operations Center announced residents of Wheeler Ridge subdivision, which had the most damage, were being allowed to enter the area with proof of residency.
Also late Thursday evening, Bryan school district superintendent Tommy Wallis announced classes were cancelled on Friday. Memorial Day Monday will remain a holiday in Bryan ISD.
Earlier in the evening, Dr. Wallis says students who stayed after classes in every building around the district were taken home or to a location of the parent’s choosing by district employees.
Dr. Wallis was also thankful the tornado did not hit Bowen elementary, located across the street from the touchdown.
Interview below with Tommy Wallis was recorded before the decision was made to cancel Friday classes.
As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, BTU says 665 customers have been restored and 1800 customers are still without power.
BTU group manager David Werley says crews will work throughout the night, both from BTU and other utilities.
Werley says part of the delay is getting to a transmission line that has been not accessible due to flooding.
Bryan deputy fire marshal William Bouse says preliminary damage reports are three homes destroyed and another 50 to 60 damaged.
Sgt. Jason James of the Bryan police department added the biggest problem was sightseers and others driving into high water.
Water rescue teams from Austin and Fort Worth assisted local crews who responded to more than 20 calls of vehicles sinking from high water
10 a.m. road closing report for Burleson County
State Highway 36 at the Washington County line, South
CR 116 to CR 117
CR 125
CR 126
FM 976 off St Hwy 36
FM 2155 at CR 269
FM 2155 at FM 1361
Beaver Lake Dam
CR 316 at FM 908
FM 50 in Clay
CR 127
FM 1362 north of CR 287
FM 166 at St Hwy 36
CR 423 at CR 424
FM 60E at CR 449
CR 119
CR 122
CR 120 at FM 3058
CR 134
CR 138 at the creek
CR 132 at the creek
CR144
CR 329
CR 328
CR 377 at the creek
CR 315 at the creek
Park Road 57
Park Road 4
8 a.m. road closing report from CEOC
Road closures as of 8 a.m.
BRAZOS COUNTY
FM 1179 at Grassbur is closed. For additional updates visit: http://j.mp/brazosroads.
City of Bryan – Intersections around Wheeler Ridge which are closed:
Boonville Rd / Cedar Hill Dr
Woodcrest Dr / Willow Oaks St
Woodcrest Dr / Green Valley Dr
Ravenwood Dr / Meadowbrook Dr
Meadowbrook Dr / Woodcrest Dr
Green Valley Dr / Willow Oaks St
7 a.m. road closing report from the TxDOT district office in Bryan
FLOODING UPDATE IN THE BRYAN DISTRICT
7am-5/27/2016
BRAZOS COUNTY
FM 1179 at Grassbur is closed
MADISON COUNTY
FM 1372 is closed from US 190 to FM 39 and FM 39 to dead end
FM 3060 is closed
FM 2289 is closed from FM 978 to OSR
FM 1119 is closed at the County Line
FM 2346 is closed
FM 1428 is closed
FM 2158 is closed
FM 978 is closed
FM 39 between FM 1451 and OSR
GRIMES COUNTY
FM 362 is closed at Beason Creek
FM 1774 is closed at Buffalo Lake
FM 1774 is closed at CR 302
FM 1774 @ Cox Lane
FM 3090 Colemans Bottom closed
FM 3090 Rocky Creek water over the road
FM 244 Gibbons Creek closed .
FM 1486 @ Garrett’s Creek closed
FM 2819 @ Garretts Creek closed
FM 1227 @ Sandy Creek water over the road
WASHINGTON
FM 2935 is closed from Tommleson Creek to Newman Lane
FM 1155 is closed from Hughes Lake to Old Plantation
FM 390 is closed near FM 1935
FM 389 is closed between Sandy Creek Lane and S Berlin Road
FM 2780 is closed between Flag Pond Rd and Faist Rd
FM 1948 is closed from Yegua Creek to Rock Creek Park
FM 1948 is closed from Robert Road to FM 594
FM 912 is closed
BURLESON
PR 57 is closed
FM 60 is closed east of Mabert’s Old store
FM 976 is closed FM 60 to SH 36
FM 2155 is closed.
FM 166 is closed
FM 2000 is closed.
FM 1361 is closed.
WALKER
FM 247 is closed at Bedias Creek
FM 2989 is closed
FM 3478 is closed
Robertson, Freestone, Leon, and Milam Counties highways are clear
10 p.m. road closing report from the TxDOT district office in Bryan:
BRAZOS COUNTY
FM 1179 at Grassbur is closed
FM 158 is closed at Allen Academy
SH 21 at Wixon Valley is closed
OSR is closed between Dick Elliot and Navasota River
FM 2038 is closed
FM 974 is closed near Edge
We are currently repairing:
FM 2776
FM 2038
MADISON COUNTY
SH 90 is closed from Madisonville City Limits to County Line
FM 1372 is closed from US 190 to FM 39
FM 3060 is closed from SH 21 to dead end
SH 21 is closed from FM 3060 to County Line
FM 2289 is closed from FM 978 to OSR
FM 1119 is closed at the County Line
SH 21 is closed at Youngs Creek, south of the Trinity River
FM 2346 is closed
FM 1428 is closed
FM 2158 is closed
FM 2548 is closed
GRIMES COUNTY
FM 1696 is closed 3 miles west of Iola
FM 1774 is closed 3 miles outside of Anderson
FM 362 is closed at Beason Creek
FM 1774 is closed at Buffalo Lake
FM 1774 is closed at CR 302
FM 1486 is closed
SH 6 southbound lanes are closed at Beason Creek
SH 6 southbound lanes are closed at Grassy Creek
ROBERTSON COUNTY
FM 2096 is closed from FM 979 to US 79
FM 2293 is closed from Bremond to FM 979
WASHINGTON
FM 2935 is closed from Tommleson Creek to Newman Lane
FM 1155 is closed from Hughes Lake to Old Plantation
SH 105 is closed from FM 577 to Allen Road
FM 50 has water over the roadway in several locations
FM 2193 has water over the roadway in several locations
FM 390 has water over the roadway in several locations
FM 2502 is closed from FM 389 to FM 2502
FM 1948 is closed from Yegua Creek to Rock Creek Park
FM 1948 is closed from Hughes Lake to Old Plantation
BURLESON
SH 36 is closed at Mayers Crek
FM 976 is closed east of Mabert’s Old store
FM 2155 is closed.
FM 2000 is closed.
FM 1361 is closed.
Freestone, Leon, Milam, and Walker Counties do not have any flooding at this time.
Storm damage reports collected by the National Weather Service office in Houston through 8 p.m.:
1237 PM TORNADO 2 ESE BRYAN 30.66N 96.33W
05/26/2016 BRAZOS TX LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCANNER REPORTS TORNADO TOUCHDOWN AT BRIARCREST NEAR LOWES.
1241 PM TSTM WND DMG BRYAN 30.67N 96.37W
05/26/2016 BRAZOS TX PUBLIC
MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 6.
1245 PM TORNADO 3 E BRYAN 30.68N 96.31W
05/26/2016 BRAZOS TX PUBLIC
ROOF TORN OFF OF HOME NEAR THE MIRAMONT COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS COURTS.
1258 PM TORNADO BRYAN 30.67N 96.37W
05/26/2016 BRAZOS TX PUBLIC
TREES AND METAL CARPORT DOWN ON OAK HILL.
1258 PM TSTM WND DMG 4 NNE COLLEGE STATION 30.66N 96.29W
05/26/2016 BRAZOS TX LAW ENFORCEMENT
DAMAGE REPORTED ON SH 30 AND FM 60 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST …AND ON FM 1179 BY SHERIFFS OFFICE.
05/26/2016 WASHINGTON TX BROADCAST MEDIA
CARS AND TRUCKS TRAVELING ON FM 50 BETWEEN BRENHAM AND INDEPENDENCE WERE HIT BY VERY STRONG WIND THAT TOPPLED TRAILERS BEHIND THE CARS. DESTROYED A ROOF ON A SHED NEAR THE ROAD.
05/26/2016 MONTGOMERY TX BROADCAST MEDIA
LARGE TALL YARD TREE FELL AND SLICED THROUGH THE HOUSE NEXT TO IT.
0603 PM TSTM WND DMG 4 SE CONROE 30.29N 95.42W
05/26/2016 MONTGOMERY TX TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE LIMBS STRIPPED OFF TREES.
05/26/2016 WASHINGTON TX LAW ENFORCEMENT
NUMEROUS REPORTS OF DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
TxDOT road condition report as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26:
BRAZOS COUNTY
SH 47 Northbound lanes closed at Silver Hill
SH 6 Northbound lanes closed between Woodville and FM 2818 exit
FM 1179 at Grassbur is closed
FM 158 is closed at Allen Academy
SH 6 southbound is closed at FM 2818
FM 2818 at FM 1687 is closed
SH 21 at Wixon Valley is closed
OSR to the east is closed
SH 21 west of FM 2818 is closed
FM 974 at FM 2038 is closed
FM 2038 at FM 974 is closed
MADISON COUNTY
OSR is closed from Normangee to IH-45
SH 90 is closed from Madisonville City Limits to County Line
SH 75 is closed south of City Limits to Spur 67
FM 1372 is closed from US 190 to FM 39
SH 21 is closed City Limits to FM 2548
FM 3060 is closed
FM 2289 is closed from FM 978 to OSR
FM 1119 is closed at the County Line
SH 21 is closed at North Zulch under FM 39
SH 21 is closed at Young Creek, south of the Trinity River
GRIMES COUNTY
SH 90 is closed at the Madison County Line
SH 90 is closed at CR 117
FM 1696 is closed 3 miles west of Iola
FM 244 is closed at Bull Creek
SH 105 is closed at CR 309
FM 3090 is closed at Coleman Bottom
SH 6 southbound is closed at Grassy Creek
SH 105 west is closed by River Bridge
FM 1774 is closed 3 miles outside of Anderson
FM 362 is closed at Beason Creek
SH 6 southbound is closed at Beason Creek
ROBERTSON COUNTY
FM 46 from Franklin to OSR is closed
FM 46 is closed between Franklin and Bremond
SH 6 northbound one lane open at Campbell Creek
WASHINGTON
FM 2935 is closed from Tommleson Creek to Newman Lane
FM 1155 is closed from Hughes Lake to Old Plantation
SH 36 North is closed from Pledger to Business SH 36
FM 50 has water over the roadway in several locations
FM 2193 has water over the roadway in several locations
FM 390 has water over the roadway in several locations
BURLESON
Has flooding all across county.
Freestone, Leon, Milam, and Walker Counties do not have any flooding at this time.
From the Brazos Community Emergency Operations Center:
At approximately 12:45pm, a tornado was reported in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood. The tornado traveled in a northeastern direction into the Miramont subdivision and then into East Brazos County. Initial reports on-scene indicate that this is a low grade tornado. Structures sustained heavy roof damage, trees were uprooted, and heavy damage to outbuildings. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities. First responders have been going door-to-door checking for residents. Utility services have been disconnected to the affected areas. BTU and Atmos are on-scene. Residents of the affected area can seek shelter at Central Baptist Church located at 1991 FM 158, College Station, Texas 77845. To get to Central Baptist, residents should take University Drive to FM 158. Citizen with animals evacuating to the shelter can contact 2-1-1 to coordinate temporary care for their animal with the local animal shelters.
Severe weather continues to threaten the area. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until 6pm this evening, a thunderstorm warning until 5:45pm. Roads are closed throughout the community. We are asking citizens to stay off the roads if possible. Remember to turn around, don’t drown. A list of current road closures is being maintained on the Brazos CEOC Website: http://brazosceoc.org/.
The Independent School Districts should be contacted directly for information concerning students.
An Incident Command Post has been established where first responders are coordinating emergency response. The Community Emergency Operations Center has been activated to support the Incident Command Post and sheltering operation.
BTU is reporting that approximately 2,500 customers are currently without power. Majority of the outages were caused by lightning strikes. Crews will be working around the clock to restore power; however, due to road closures there is limited access to affected areas.
College Station Utilities is reporting no outages at this time.
Citizens can contact 2-1-1 for information concerning shelter locations and local resources.
The following emergency response agencies are currently involved: City of Bryan Police and Fire, City of College Station Police and Fire, Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Bryan Utilities, Atmos Energy, City of Bryan Emergency Management, City of College Station Emergency Management, Brazos County Emergency Management, Texas A&M University Emergency Management, the Brazos Incident Management Team, and the American Red Cross.
Video sent in from a listener at Brazos Valley Imports on Briarcrest.
Video sent in from listener taken at Bryan High School.
Video sent in from listener.
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado touched down at Briarcrest near Lowes.
Reports said multiple trees were down on University Drive and Highway 6.
Damage is reported on SH 30, FM 60 University Drive East, and FM 1179 by the Sherriff’s Office.
Multiple homes were damaged in the Wheeler Ridge Subdivision.
Damage was also reported in Copperfield and Miramont in Bryan.
A shelter is set up at Central Baptist Church in Bryan for anyone in need.
Click here for CURRENT road closures.
Courtesy of Bryan Police:
Due to the continuing rain, FM 1179 is now flooded and closed. Sam Houston Elementary and Allen Academy are “sheltering-in-place” and students will be staying at the school for now.
Many roads across Bryan and College Station are flooded and impassable. We are asking citizens to stay off the roads.
Bryan ISD is currently operating under normal post-school procedures of getting students home. Students may be arriving a little bit later due to the weather. Any students who are unable to return home will be taken back to the school. All after school activities have been cancelled. Please contact your students’ home campus for more information. An informational call was placed to all parents.
College Station ISD is operating as normal.
Road closures as of 3:55pm:
17th/ Boulevard
Mumford between Saunders/FM2818
Old Reliance/ Austin’s Colony
SH 6/US 190 is closed at FM 2818 in North Bryan Carson/Orman
300 Blk E. Villa Maria
3000 Blk S. College Ave
Dumas/MLK
E 25th between Dillard/Coulter
2700 Blk Broadmoor
700 Blk Waco
700 Blk E. 18th
WJB/ Haswell – both sides
Texas/Woodville
Entrance to Wheeler Ridge subdivision
1100 Blk S. Main Street
Villa Maria between Cavitt/Texas
Courtesy of College Station Police:
The College Station Police Department is receiving reports of water rising quickly on roads. Citizens should avoid any type of travel until the current storm passes.
Current list of flooded roads:
All of Southwest Parkway between Wellborn Road and State HWY 6
Holleman Drive at Glade
Krenek Tap at King Cole
Several areas along Harvey Road
Longmire at Deacon
Spruce/Boyett
George Bush at Anderson
George Bush at Texas Ave down to one lane
Krenek Tap at Dartmouth
Deacon at Arroyo Court
Northbound HWY6 @ Woodville Road is approaching shutdown level