EF1 Tornado — Allegan, Michigan

2025-05-15 · near Watson Corners, Allegan, Michigan

Event narrative

The tornado developed near the intersection of 114th Ave and N 16th Street where a power pole was pushed over. The developing tornado crossed Schnable Lake and heavily damaged the campground on the north side of the lake, including several flipped trailers and destroyed roofs from falling trees. Damage to structures

continued as the tornado crossed 115th Avenue. The most significant damage occurred near and east of the intersection of 116th Ave and US-131 and continued east into downtown Martin. The tornado slowly weakened as it moved east of Martin before

dissipating near the Allegan/Barry county line (Boysen Road).

Wider weather episode

A severe weather outbreak occurred on May 15-16 across lower Michigan that brought 8 tornadoes to the Grand Rapids forecast area and saw straight line winds in excess of 100 mph impact counties along the Lake Michigan shore on May 15. Large hail also occurred with storms on May 16. Tens of thousands were without power, some for several days due to the widespread nature of this severe weather event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1265939. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.