By Chad T. Wilson Law Firm Staff — based on reporting by Justin Ballard and Caroline Wilburn, Houston Chronicle, November 24, 2025. Read the original reporting here.
For many Houston residents, their Thanksgiving week started with chaos when tornadoes in Northwest Houston ripped through neighborhoods in Cypress and Klein, tearing roofs off homes, uprooting trees, and knocking out power for more than 21,000 customers.
Firefighters from Klein, Spring, and Cy-Fair spent hours responding to gas leaks and debris blocking roads, while CenterPoint Energy crews worked through the night to restore service. Thankfully, no major injuries were reported — but many families are now facing what comes next: cleaning up, assessing damage, and figuring out how to deal with their insurance companies.
Storms like this one remind Texans that tornado season doesn’t always end in spring. In recent years, late-season cold fronts have collided with Gulf humidity, producing violent storms well into winter.
The Houston Chronicle reported that multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued throughout the day, bringing wind gusts up to 50 mph, small hail, and flooding in several communities. For homeowners, that means potential roof damage, water intrusion, or even structural shifting — and that’s where the problems often begin.
We’ve seen it time and again: after a storm, insurers send adjusters who downplay or deny legitimate claims. They might say damage was “pre-existing” or caused by poor maintenance, not the storm. But if your home was hit by a tornado or windstorm, that’s exactly what your policy is supposed to cover.
Even if your house looks okay from the street, don’t assume everything’s fine. Tornadoes can twist structures in ways that aren’t immediately visible. We’ve heard from homeowners in Memorial Northwest and Riata Ranch who discovered:
The worst thing you can do is wait. File your claim, but document everything first — photos, videos, even receipts for temporary repairs. And don’t rely solely on the insurance company’s adjuster. Independent inspections often uncover issues they conveniently “miss.”
If your property was damaged in the recent Houston storms, here are a few steps to protect yourself:
At The Chad T. Wilson Law Firm, we’ve helped thousands of Texans rebuild after storms — from tornadoes and hurricanes to hail and wind damage. When insurers don’t hold up their end of the deal, we step in to make things right.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Your recovery is our mission.
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