EF1 Tornado — Eaton, Michigan

2025-05-15 · near Chester, Eaton, Michigan

15.5 mi

Path length

250 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Tree and structure damage occurred along the path of this tornado. A number of homes had roofing material ripped away and several outbuildings were heavily damaged. The

tornado also damaged a number of warehouse type buildings along its path. The tornado began in Eaton County and ended in Ingham County.

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 1265942. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.