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akr...@iastate.edu
Mar 7, 2026, 1:16:14 PM (6 days ago) Mar 7
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325 NOUS43 KIWX 071815 PNSIWX INZ005-006-008-012-014-103-104-116-203-204-216-MIZ078-079-177-277- 080615- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 115 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /1215 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 03/06/26 Tornado Event... .Overview...A supercell thunderstorm produced damage in portions of Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties in Michigan. .Union Lake, MI Rating: EF-3 Estimated Peak Wind: 150 mph Path Length /statute/: TBD Path Width /maximum/: TBD Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 12 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: TBD Start Location: TBD Start Lat/Lon: TBD End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: TBD End Location: TBD End Lat/Lon: TBD Survey Summary: An NWS survey is underway in the area of Union Lake and Union City. Damage in the area as well as other operations are limiting access to some locations. However, in the area of Tuttle Road and Prairie Rose Lane, severe damage has occurred to several homes. Based on the initial assessment of the structures, an EF-3 tornado with winds estimated to have been at least 150 mph, has been confirmed. Only a small portion of the possible track has been assessed so no path length or length data as well as a start or stop time is available yet. Further details will be released as they become available. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Fisher
akr...@iastate.edu
Mar 7, 2026, 6:08:49 PM (6 days ago) Mar 7
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361 NOUS43 KIWX 072308 PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 081115- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 608 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /508 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 03/06/26 Tornado Event... .UPDATE 2. .OVERVIEW...This update features preliminary information about Three Rivers, MI. The information for Union City, MI is unchanged. A supercell thunderstorm produced damage in portions of Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties in Michigan. .Three Rivers, MI... Rating: EF-2 Estimated peak wind: 130 mph Path length /Statute/: TBD Path width /Maximum/: TBD Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 10 Start date: 3/6/2026 Start time: TBD Start location: TBD Start Lat/Lon: TBD End date: 3/6/2026 End time: TBD End location: TBD SURVEY SUMMARY: An NWS survey was initiated in Three Rivers, Michigan late this afternoon. Initial efforts focused on the area of Michigan 60 and West Broadway St where a number of commercial structures were damaged. Based on the assessment of these structures, an EF-2 tornado with winds estimated of at least 130 mph has been confirmed. Only a small portion of the possible track has been assessed. As a result, no path length or width data, as well as a start or end times are available. Further details will be released on Sunday, March 8, as they become available. .Union Lake, MI Rating: EF-3 Estimated Peak Wind: 150 mph Path Length /statute/: TBD Path Width /maximum/: TBD Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 12 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: TBD Start Location: TBD Start Lat/Lon: TBD End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: TBD End Location: TBD End Lat/Lon: TBD Survey Summary: An NWS survey is underway in the area of Union Lake and Union City. Damage in the area as well as other operations are limiting access to some locations. However, in the area of Tuttle Road and Prairie Rose Lane, severe damage has occurred to several homes. Based on the initial assessment of the structures, an EF-3 tornado with winds estimated to have been at least 150 mph, has been confirmed. Only a small portion of the possible track has been assessed so no path length or width data as well as a start or end time is available yet. Further details will be released on Sunday, March 8, as they become available. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale Classifies Tornadoes into the following categories. EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 To 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
akr...@iastate.edu
Mar 8, 2026, 8:06:22 PM (5 days ago) Mar 8
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EF-1 ⇒ 1
EF-2 ⇒ 1
EF-3 ⇒ 1
509 NOUS43 KIWX 090006 PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 091215- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 806 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /706 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 03/06/2026 Tornado Event Update 3... In this update: 1) full details are available for the Edwardsburg, MI tornado. 2) The survey efforts for the Three Rivers, MI tornado will continue into Monday. See the write-up below for details. 3) The maximum wind speed was updated for Union City, MI, but the tornado remains an EF3. .Edwardsburg_MI... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 13.40 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 1 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 03:11 PM EST Start Location: 2 WNW Edwardsburg / Cass County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 41.8099 / -86.1126 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 03:35 PM EST End Location: 1 N Shavehead Lake / Cass County / MI End Lat/Lon: 41.8658 / -85.8643 Survey Summary: A disorganized circulation touched down northwest of the intersection of Runkle St and Conrad Rd, destroying an attached garage and damaging the front of a home. One fatality, a 12 year old boy, was confirmed at the home. The tornado continued northeast, causing damage to mainly trees with some minor roof damage as it moved across Yankee St, east of Dailey Rd. The tornado then widen and intensified with the peak damage occurring along Harris St, between Hess Rd and M-62 where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Some damage to pole barns and homes (mainly roofs) was noted. The tornado crossed M-62 and continued northeast, crossing portions of Oil City Rd and Monette St to Curtis, Day and Chain Lakes before lifting just east of the intersection of South and Walnut Rd. .Three Rivers, MI... Rating: EF-2 Estimated peak wind: 130 mph Path length /Statute/: TBD Path width /Maximum/: TBD Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 10 Start date: 3/6/2026 Start time: TBD Start location: TBD Start Lat/Lon: TBD End date: 3/6/2026 End time: TBD End location: TBD SURVEY SUMMARY: An NWS survey was initiated in Three Rivers, Michigan Saturday afternoon. Efforts continued on Sunday, in coordination with local Emergency Managers. At the time, efforts focused on the area of Michigan 60 and West Broadway St where a number of commercial structures were damaged. Based on the assessment of these structures, an EF-2 tornado with winds estimated of at least 130 mph has been confirmed. We are still assessing the tornado's start and end points. As a result, no path length or width data, and associated times are available. Further details will be released as they become available. .Union Lake/City, MI... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 160 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 12 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 04:35 PM EST Start Location: 2 WSW Union City / Branch County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 42.0551 / -85.1899 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 04:42 PM EST End Location: 1 ENE Union City / Branch County / MI End Lat/Lon: 42.0724 / -85.1222 Survey Summary: A tornado rapidly touched down on the northwest side of Union Lake in northern Branch county and rapidly intensified as it moved along the northwest shore of the lake. Video footage indicated a multiple vortex tornado at its peak in the area of Prairie Rose Ln and Tuttle Rd with chunks of ice being observed pulled from the lake. Several homes and cottages were destroyed with debris left at the site or pushed and lofted to the northeast. Anchoring varied for many of the homes, with one home showing anchoring by bolts with proper spacing, but a fireplace still standing. A mobile home was picked up and thrown 100 yards with an occupant of the trailer suffering fatal injuries. Two other fatalities as well as at least a dozen injuries occurred in the area. The tornado did continue to the northeast away from the lake in a weaker state, causing damage in Union City before lifting near the county line. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
akr...@iastate.edu
Mar 9, 2026, 4:33:11 PM (4 days ago) Mar 9
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EF-2 ⇒ 1
EF-3 ⇒ 1
740 NOUS43 KIWX 092032 PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 100845- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 432 PM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026 /332 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 03/06/2026 Tornado Event Update 4... This 4th, and anticipated final, update to the March 6 tornado event includes full information about the Three Rivers, MI tornado. Additionally, the narrative was updated for the Union City, MI tornado and more definitively states the EF3 rating there. Many thanks to Emergency Managers, First Responders, trained spotters, and members of the public who assisted with these damage surveys or provided videos and pictures. .Edwardsburg, MI... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 13.40 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 1 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 03:09 PM EST Start Location: 2 WNW Edwardsburg / Cass County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 41.8099 / -86.1126 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 03:35 PM EST End Location: 1 N Shavehead Lake / Cass County / MI End Lat/Lon: 41.8658 / -85.8643 Survey Summary: A disorganized circulation touched down northwest of the intersection of Runkle St and Conrad Rd, destroying an attached garage and damaging the front of a home. One fatality, a 12 year old boy, was confirmed at the home. The tornado continued northeast, causing damage to mainly trees with some minor roof damage as it moved across Yankee St, east of Dailey Rd. The tornado then widen and intensified with the peak damage occurring along Harris St, between Hess Rd and M-62 where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Some damage to pole barns and homes (mainly roofs) was noted. The tornado crossed M-62 and continued northeast, crossing portions of Oil City Rd and Monette St to Curtis, Day and Chain Lakes before lifting just east of the intersection of South and Walnut Rd. .Three Rivers... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.75 miles Path Width /maximum/: 450 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 10 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 03:49 PM EST Start Location: 3 SW Three Rivers / St. Joseph County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 41.9243 / -85.6774 End Date: 03/09/2026 End Time: 04:07 PM EST End Location: 1 NW Wasepi / St. Joseph County / MI End Lat/Lon: 41.9597 / -85.4778 Survey Summary: Another tornado from the same supercell that produced the Edwardsburg tornado touched down near Roberts Rd and M60 just southwest of Three Rivers on Friday afternoon. The tornado quickly intensified and produced EF-2 damage with estimated wind speeds of 120-130 mph. Here, the tornado hit a Menards, removing the roof on the southwest and northwest portions of the building, along with an exterior wall collapse. One section of an nearby Uhaul facility was also completely destroyed. The tornado continued through the heart of Three Rivers, producing EF-1 and isolated pockets of EF-2 damage to residences and businesses (including the hospital). The tornado crossed the St. Joseph River, producing extensive damage to a lumber yard before uprooting many trees in a local cemetery. The tornado produced another pocket of EF-2 damage to a double-wide mobile home and a brand new school transportation facility. Multiple school trailers were tossed either across the street or inside the transportation facility itself which had its roof removed. As the tornado became cut off from the main supercell, it began to jog more eastward. It produced more damage north of Centreville including a large barn and additional trees snapped. .Union Lake/City, MI... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 160 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.23 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 12 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 04:33 PM EST Start Location: 2 SSE Athens / Branch County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 42.0537 / -85.219 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 04:42 PM EST End Location: 1 ENE Union City / Branch County / MI End Lat/Lon: 42.0725 / -85.1217 Survey Summary: The most intense and deadly tornado of the cyclic tornadic supercell touched down in northwest Branch county, northwest of Union Lake between Blossom Rd and Mendon Rd. This tornado was well photographed from multiple angles, and it quickly turned into a multi-vortex wedge. After destroying a pole barn and damaging a residence, the tornado deposited a 500 gallon propane tank in a field. Drone footage also showed ground scouring in the same field. The tornado continued northeast and caused the most widespread and intense damage along Prairie Rose Ln. Every residence along this stretch was either heavily damaged or completely destroyed. Tragically, three individuals lost their lives here when their manufactured homes were lofted and tossed. One of these trailers was well anchored and tossed approximately 100 yards, badly twisting the frame. Numerous vehicles were also tossed in this area. The maximum peak intensity of 160 mph was estimated to be at the corner of Tuttle Rd and Prairie Rose Ln. This 2 story block home was completely destroyed. Construction quality and older building codes of all homes in this area contributed to their failure and precluded the survey team from being able to rate higher than an EF-3. The tornado continued off to the northeast into Union City producing EF-1 to EF2 damage along the way before dissipating at the Branch/Calhoun county line. Special thanks to the various subject matter experts on the Quick Response Team that helped NWS Northern Indiana determine this tornado's intensity. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
akr...@iastate.edu
Mar 10, 2026, 8:22:13 PM (3 days ago) Mar 10
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EF-1 ⇒ 1
EF-2 ⇒ 1
EF-3 ⇒ 1
140 NOUS43 KIWX 110022 CCA PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 100845- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 432 PM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026 /332 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 03/06/2026 Tornado Event Update 4... This 4th, and anticipated final, update to the March 6 tornado event includes full information about the Three Rivers, MI tornado. Additionally, the narrative was updated for the Union City, MI tornado and more definitively states the EF3 rating there. Many thanks to Emergency Managers, First Responders, trained spotters, and members of the public who assisted with these damage surveys or provided videos and pictures. .Edwardsburg, MI... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 13.40 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 1 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 03:09 PM EST Start Location: 2 WNW Edwardsburg / Cass County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 41.8099 / -86.1126 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 03:35 PM EST End Location: 1 N Shavehead Lake / Cass County / MI End Lat/Lon: 41.8658 / -85.8643 Survey Summary: A disorganized circulation touched down northwest of the intersection of Runkle St and Conrad Rd, destroying an attached garage and damaging the front of a home. One fatality, a 12 year old boy, was confirmed at the home. The tornado continued northeast, causing damage to mainly trees with some minor roof damage as it moved across Yankee St, east of Dailey Rd. The tornado then widen and intensified with the peak damage occurring along Harris St, between Hess Rd and M-62 where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Some damage to pole barns and homes (mainly roofs) was noted. The tornado crossed M-62 and continued northeast, crossing portions of Oil City Rd and Monette St to Curtis, Day and Chain Lakes before lifting just east of the intersection of South and Walnut Rd. .Three Rivers... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.75 miles Path Width /maximum/: 450 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 10 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 03:49 PM EST Start Location: 3 SW Three Rivers / St. Joseph County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 41.9243 / -85.6774 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 04:07 PM EST End Location: 1 NW Wasepi / St. Joseph County / MI End Lat/Lon: 41.9597 / -85.4778 Survey Summary: Another tornado from the same supercell that produced the Edwardsburg tornado touched down near Roberts Rd and M60 just southwest of Three Rivers on Friday afternoon. The tornado quickly intensified and produced EF-2 damage with estimated wind speeds of 120-130 mph. Here, the tornado hit a Menards, removing the roof on the southwest and northwest portions of the building, along with an exterior wall collapse. One section of an nearby Uhaul facility was also completely destroyed. The tornado continued through the heart of Three Rivers, producing EF-1 and isolated pockets of EF-2 damage to residences and businesses (including the hospital). The tornado crossed the St. Joseph River, producing extensive damage to a lumber yard before uprooting many trees in a local cemetery. The tornado produced another pocket of EF-2 damage to a double-wide mobile home and a brand new school transportation facility. Multiple school trailers were tossed either across the street or inside the transportation facility itself which had its roof removed. As the tornado became cut off from the main supercell, it began to jog more eastward. It produced more damage north of Centreville including a large barn and additional trees snapped. .Union Lake/City, MI... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 160 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.23 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 12 Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 04:33 PM EST Start Location: 2 SSE Athens / Branch County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 42.0537 / -85.219 End Date: 03/06/2026 End Time: 04:42 PM EST End Location: 1 ENE Union City / Branch County / MI End Lat/Lon: 42.0725 / -85.1217 Survey Summary: The most intense and deadly tornado of the cyclic tornadic supercell touched down in northwest Branch county, northwest of Union Lake between Blossom Rd and Mendon Rd. This tornado was well photographed from multiple angles, and it quickly turned into a multi-vortex wedge. After destroying a pole barn and damaging a residence, the tornado deposited a 500 gallon propane tank in a field. Drone footage also showed ground scouring in the same field. The tornado continued northeast and caused the most widespread and intense damage along Prairie Rose Ln. Every residence along this stretch was either heavily damaged or completely destroyed. Tragically, three individuals lost their lives here when their manufactured homes were lofted and tossed. One of these trailers was well anchored and tossed approximately 100 yards, badly twisting the frame. Numerous vehicles were also tossed in this area. The maximum peak intensity of 160 mph was estimated to be at the corner of Tuttle Rd and Prairie Rose Ln. This 2 story block home was completely destroyed. Construction quality and older building codes of all homes in this area contributed to their failure and precluded the survey team from being able to rate higher than an EF-3. The tornado continued off to the northeast into Union City producing EF-1 to EF2 damage along the way before dissipating at the Branch/Calhoun county line. Special thanks to the various subject matter experts on the Quick Response Team that helped NWS Northern Indiana determine this tornado's intensity. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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