On Wednesday, Oakland County, Michigan was hit by severe storms that caused significant damage to some residents and business owners. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rains that left a trail of destruction in their wake. Cleanup efforts were quickly underway after the storms passed through Southeast Michigan.
In Ferndale, some of the worst damage occurred, surprising residents with the force of the storm. Several buildings in Ferndale were damaged by the strong storms, including an apartment complex on 9 Mile Road and Paxton Street. Part of the roof at the apartment complex blew off, and a resident on the fifth floor was reportedly injured by falling debris and taken to the hospital. The extent of her injuries was not immediately clear, but the executive director of the Ferndale Housing Commission mentioned that some residents might need to be relocated to a hotel due to the damage.
Businesses along 9 Mile Road in Ferndale also experienced damage from the storm, including a restaurant, auto repair shop, and vintage store. The owner of Vogue Vintage, Steve Humphreys, arrived to find water seeping in from holes in the ceiling and was surprised to discover that the roof had blown off. Cleanup efforts were intensified in Oakland County after the storm brought high winds, lightning, and heavy rains, leaving a mess for residents and business owners to deal with.
