Tornadoes Confirmed in Allegan and Montcalm Counties, Michigan

National Weather Service reports multiple twisters as severe storms sweep through the region.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:34pm

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The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has confirmed a total of three tornadoes that touched down in Southwest and Mid-Michigan during the severe weather outbreak on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The research process is still ongoing in Southeast Michigan, where additional damage reports and tornado warnings were issued as the storm system moved across the state.

Why it matters

Tornado events can cause significant property damage, disrupt power and infrastructure, and pose risks to public safety. This latest round of severe weather in Michigan is part of a larger storm system impacting the Midwest and Great Lakes region, underscoring the need for continued weather monitoring and preparedness efforts.

The details

According to Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey of CBS News Detroit, the National Weather Service bureau in Grand Rapids has confirmed three tornadoes so far in Allegan and Montcalm counties. Survey teams from the Detroit office have also been dispatched to investigate damage reports in Southeast Michigan, including the Ann Arbor and Lincoln Park areas. This week's severe weather brings the total number of tornadoes in Michigan this year to seven, following three twisters on March 6 and another on April 4.

  • The tornadoes touched down on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
  • The National Weather Service teams are still conducting on-site surveys in Southeast Michigan.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing severe weather warnings across the United States.

Ahmad Bajjey

The chief meteorologist at CBS News Detroit who provided updates on the tornado confirmations and ongoing weather events.

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What they’re saying

“The research process is still taking place in Southeast Michigan, where multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued as the storm system moved across the state.”

— Ahmad Bajjey, Chief Meteorologist

What’s next

The National Weather Service teams will continue their on-site surveys in Southeast Michigan to assess any additional tornado or storm damage, and provide further updates on the total number of confirmed twisters from this weather event.

The takeaway

This latest round of severe weather in Michigan underscores the importance of ongoing weather monitoring, preparedness efforts, and public safety measures to protect communities from the risks posed by tornadoes and other extreme weather events.