WHITEHALL, Mich. — The Spring Valley Estates neighborhood in Whitehall was one of the hardest hit areas in Tuesday morning's storms.
Trees fell through roofs into homes, cars crushed by fallen trees and some yards where most if not all of their trees were uprooted.
Residents of the area said they haven't seen storm damage like this in over 20 years.
Whitehall residents were left navigating the damage as some roads were blocked by fallen trees and others were unsafe due to downed power lines.
One fallen tree in the Spring Valley Estates neighborhood landed in a home and left a gaping hole in their roof over one bedroom. The home was also left with extensive water damage throughout the home down into the basement.
The home's owners are trying to save whatever possessions they can as they wait for their next steps. Homeowner Larry Delis said the tree barely missed him.
"I walked out of the bedroom, I came close to being a victim," said Delis.
Delis said he was sleeping when his wife called for him to get to safety. He left the bedroom but then was about to go back in to grab some clothes when he watched insulation rain down from the ceiling as the tree crashed through their roof.
Delis said his first concern was making sure everyone in the family was okay.
The Delis family and others in the neighborhood said they are just glad that no one was hurt.
Neighbors in the area have all come together to help one another in whatever ways that they can, making sure people have access to clean clothes and other necessities.
If you are anyone you know is in need of shelter or necessities, you can call 211 to be connected with those resources.
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