"Tornado Ravages Perry in Shiawassee County, Spares Lives"

A tornado tore through Perry, Michigan, causing significant damage to the small community in Shiawassee County. No injuries were reported, but the fire department described the tornado's path as a "path of destruction." The storm was part of a larger system that brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the Flint area. Perry declared a state of emergency due to downed trees and powerlines, and some businesses temporarily closed. This is the fifth tornado to hit Michigan this year.