Grapevine Sam's Club damaged by tornado permanently closing
5 injured as probable tornado hits businesses near Hwy. 114 in Grapevine
Five people were injured in the storm, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Sam's Club in Grapevine that was hit by a tornado in December will close permanently, according to company officials.
The store located off Ira E. Woods Avenue and State Highway 114, was damaged when two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Grapevine on December 13.
Multiple businesses were damaged in the tornado and five people were injured, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
The store sustained "extensive damage," according to the store.
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Blake Foster was driving in Grapevine on December 13 when his car was swallowed up by a severe storm.
A Sam's Club spokesperson said the decision was made "after careful consideration and a thorough damage assessment."
Sam's Club still operates more than 20 other locations in North Texas.