EF1 Tornado — Clare, Michigan

2024-07-05 · near Lake George, Clare, Michigan

Event narrative

The first indications of tornado damage were near Bringold Avenue about one-third of a mile south of Mannsiding Road. The tornado traveled east northeast across Lake George and continued east near Cedar Road and continued on to the east northeast

crossing US-127 and ending just south of the intersection of East Gladwin Road and South Rodgers Avenue.

The damage included boats flipped on Lake George as well as hundreds of

trees downed along the path - including some trees falling onto homes.

There was a concentrated area of damage where winds were estimated

at 95 mph just east of Old State Road about one-quarter mile south

of Mannsiding Road. After that, the damage became intermittent and

weaker with some pockets of 65-80 mph damage.

Wider weather episode

An isolated tornado struck Clare county with top winds estimated at 95 mph. Numerous trees were blown down, several boats were flipped and there was damage to several homes. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203956. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.