Thunderstorm Wind in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Thunderstorm Wind May 15, 2025 · Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
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.
Began near (azo)kalamazoo Arpt (42.2300, -85.5500).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
6 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265951. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
Tornadoes near your address
See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.