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.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Several large trees down.
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 Carpenters Corners (42.2400, -85.5800).
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 1265994. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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