PERRY, Mich. – A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Perry after a tornado struck the city Friday night.
A tornado struck the city of Perry, Michigan, in Shiawassee County at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS said reported damage includes extensive tree damage, trees on homes, and some damage to buildings in the downtown area. The Shiawassee Central Dispatch said on its Facebook page that there were no reports of injuries as of 9:32 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Shiawassee County. The tornado had maximum sustained winds of 95 mph along the damage path.
The city of Perry is expected to share updates to its Facebook page.