Doorbell video shows storm knocking down trees in tornado struck Portage, Michigan
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Published 2024-05-09
In Michigan three confirmed tornadoes touched down in the southwest part of the state, according to weather service meteorologist Nathan Jeruzal.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for four counties.
Kalamazoo County's Portage area was hard hit as a FedEx facility was ripped apart and more than a dozen mobile homes were destroyed.
About 50 people temporarily were trapped inside the damaged facility because of downed power lines.
More than a dozen homes were destroyed in a mobile home park in adjacent Pavilion Township and 16 people were injured, according to Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller.
All Comments (13)
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Those storms are so destructive. I can't believe the sheer number of tornadoes that have hit since Monday. 42 tornadoes in all!
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So sad.
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So sad😢
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The ground is really saturated, with how easily the trees uprooted. Also have shallow ball roots.
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Trees: we bend so we don’t break. Wind: challenge accepted
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House took the winds way better than the trees. Either a good contractor or a bad landscaper.
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Wow. They pretty much all went.
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Ever thought about starting a firewood business?
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At least ef three I’ll not be surprised if it moves up to the violent ef4 five category
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The flag was stronger than the trees
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Magic take shelter Metals metal I need to survive
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weak ass fucking trees aint no way some 75mph winds completely uprooted all those trees
