DETROIT (WXYZ) — A tornado touched down in Fraser Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado, rated an EF-0, touched down at 1:02 p.m., NWS said. Peak winds reached 70 mph and it traveled 2.4 miles before lifting at 1:10 p.m.
Watch Brett Kast's report on storm damage below:
The tornado started north on Masonic and east of Utica Road and Garfield Road near General Street. About 15 to 20 homes were impacted.
Damage included shingles blown off roofs, tree damage and one house losing a section of its roof.
Two rounds of storms moved through Southeast Michigan. Heavy rain and flash flooding slowed drivers down across the area.
Watch Randy Wimbley's report on storm damage:
A tornado warning was issued in Macomb County but has since been lifted.
7 News Detroit was out in Fraser, where residents were dealing with downed trees.
Watch video from Devon Shelton in Fraser. Warning: Graphic language
Watch video taken by a viewer in Macomb County below:
Several counties in the area were now under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Photo taken near 16 Mile and Groesbeck. Courtesy Steve Mitchell.
