Take a Look at Storm Damage After Tornado Touches Down in Grand Blanc

* * UPDATE * *  We've updated this article to include additional video from TikTok user mariahmarieoffici, who posted footage that documents the destruction that was done to the Indian Hills subdivision early this morning. That video is embedded below.

The cleanup begins for hundreds of residents in Grand Blanc and surrounding areas after a tornado touched down early Wednesday morning.

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According to the Grand Blanc Police Department, the tornado touched down at approximately 1:20 am near the area of Dort Hwy. and Reid Rd. in Grand Blanc Township. From there, the tornado moved east.

The path of the tornado continued east through the city of Grand Blanc, leaving a trail of destruction in the Indian Hills subdivision, the Commons, Kings Pointe Subdivision, and on toward Atlas Township.

Grand Blanc Business Sustains Substantial Damage

In the video below, you'll see the damage caused to a warehouse located near the intersection of Dort Hwy. and Grand Blanc Rd.

The full extent of the damage to the business has not yet been assessed, but Dort Highway remains closed in that area and is expected to remain closed between Grand Blanc Rd. and the Point in Grand Blanc through a good portion of the day Wednesday.

National Weather Service Will Assess Damage

This rare February tornado is one of two reported tornados that touched down in Michigan overnight.

Authorities in Calhoun County say a tornado was on the ground near Marshall, Michigan, touching down at approximately 12:37 am.

Crews from the National Weather Service are expected to arrive in Michigan to assess the damage to these areas and to issue conclusive proof or tornadic activity.

No Injuries or Deaths Reported

As of Wednesday morning, no serious injuries or deaths have been reported from either tornado.

First responders from the Grand Blanc City Police and the Grand Blanc Fire Department evacuated several residents overnight while crews from Consumers Energy made repairs to gas lines that were damaged in the storm. Residents were allowed to return home after repairs were made.

Gail Fox is a Grand Blanc resident who was evacuated during the storm. She is one of many residents who expressed her gratitude to first responders who were on the scene.

"As one of the residents who had to be evacuated, I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Grand Blanc Police Department and the Grand Blanc Fire Department for their fast and efficient response in getting us to safety."

The video from WDIV-TV shows the extensive damage sustained by Alro Steel overnight.

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