The tornado affected areas of Balsall Heath, Small Heath, Moseley, Sparkbrook and Kings Heath in Birmingham on 28 July 2005. | BBC Birmingham

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10K views · 78 reactions | The Met Office has confirmed that parts of Greater Manchester were likely hit by a tornado last night. And judging by the damage to homes, we aren’t at all surprised! 100 houses in Stalybridge had their roofs ripped apart, and loads of people were forced to leave their homes. The disruption caused by Storm Gerrit is continuing into today, so do keep up with any updates. | Metro | Facebook

Today marks the 10th anniversary of The Birmingham Tornado - one of the worst ever to hit Britain. When it struck in 2005, no-one could have imagined the havoc it would wreak. In just four minutes, it caused an estimated 40 million pounds worth of damage and injured 20 people. For those affected, it's been a long road to recovery. So, 10 years on, what are their memories of that day and what impact has it had on their lives? | BBC Birmingham