Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF0) from KAPX

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Max EF Rating Below: (EF0)

Count by Rating:

EF-0 ⇒ 1

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NOUS43 KAPX 201749
PNSAPX
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-210600-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
149 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/18/2026 TORNADIC WATERSPOUT EVENT...

.BRADFORD LAKE TORNADIC WATERSPOUT...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated peak wind:    65 mph
Path length /Statute/:  0.1 miles
Path width /Maximum/:   20 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start date:             05/18/2026 
Start time:             233 PM EDT
Start location:         1.1 SSW WATERS, MI
Start Lat/Lon:          44.8639 / -84.7089

End date:               05/18/2026
End time:               234 PM EDT
End location:           1.0 SSW WATERS, MI
End_lat/lon:            44.8651 / -84.7078

A tornadic waterspout briefly touched down on Big Bradford Lake in
southern Otsego County. The waterspout produced minor damage to tree
branches and free standing objects along a portion of the eastern
shore of the lake.

NOTE:
The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data. 

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