MARENGO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — After storms raged across southern Michigan, the National Weather Service will be investigating the size and scope, road and power crews are working to get things back up and running, while homeowners begin the arduous task of cleaning up.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office trained spotters reported seeing a tornado at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down later in the afternoon.
"Our first priority this morning was near Marshall down in Calhoun County. And we were able to have a high degree of confidence that a tornado occurred there based on radar signatures, spotter reports," said Bruce Smith, a meteorologist from the NWS.
Deputies, Michigan State Police Troopers, and Marengo Township Firefighters first noted significant damage near L Drive North and 19 Mile Rd in Lee Township. Reports show it may have moved northeast from 17 1/2 Mile Rd toward 24 mile Rd in Marengo Township.
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Roads are starting to re-open, but caution is advised as damage is widespread, including downed trees and powerlines, debris, and damage to homes and buildings. According to State Police social media, there were no serious injuries reported.
The National Weather Service will be investigating in the coming days to fully understand the scope of the storm. Smith told FOX 17 there have already been crews in the area assessing the damage.
"When we're actually in the field, looking at the damage, we look at what are called damage indicators. And this is a scientific look at the way trees structures respond to various wind speeds. And we'll look at the orientation of damage on the ground," he said.
The NWS is sending crews to Van Buren County and the Lawton area where they believe there was another tornado.
FOX 17 will update our coverage as information becomes available.
You can self-report property damage with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division to help assess the overall impact on the community. These assessments can help determine emergency declarations and funding even months later.
So far no injuries have been reported.
