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Six Tornadoes Devastate Michigan; More Storms Ahead

5/17/2025

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Six tornadoes struck Michigan on May 15-16, with an EF-1 near Charlotte and several EF-0s in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. The storms left a trail of destruction, uprooting trees and damaging structures. As survey teams assess the aftermath, more storms loom on the horizon, though they are anticipated to be less intense.

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Six tornadoes struck Michigan on May 15-16, with an EF-1 near Charlotte and several EF-0s in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. The storms left a trail of destruction, uprooting trees and damaging structures. As survey teams assess the aftermath, more storms loom on the horizon, though they are anticipated to be less intense.