A Conroe Police Department lieutenant was critically injured when a tornado tore through his home in Trinity County, Texas, according to the department.
James Waller, a 22-year veteran of the force, suffered critical injuries and remained hospitalized as of Monday, law enforcement officials said. His recovery is expected to be lengthy and will require multiple surgeries, the department stated in a media advisory.
Waller's wife was also injured but remained by his side, officials confirmed.
A short-lived tornado swept through the Rock Creek Subdivision in Trinity on Sunday evening, as reported by the National Weather Service branch in Houston, Texas, on social media.
The EF-1 tornado, with peak winds estimated at about 100 mph, touched down around 7:35 p.m. and was on the ground for only a minute or two, NWS officials said.
"The tornado destroyed a home in the subdivision, and two of its occupants sustained injuries," NWS reported. "Widespread tree damage and damage to vehicles were also observed along an approximate 500-yard-long and 200-yard-wide path."
At least 83 tornadoes were reported across five states last week and weekend, officials said. Among the five people killed by the tornadoes, a baby was included, according to Oklahoma emergency officials.