Grapevine Sam's Club damaged by tornado permanently closing

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.

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.