Severe Weather Archives - Victoria Gormanston

Otsego Tornado: A Devastating Force and a Testament to Community Resilience

Historical Significance of the Otsego Tornado Otsego tornado – On May 31, 1980, a powerful F4 tornado tore through the rural community of Otsego, Michigan, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The tornado formed as part of a severe thunderstorm that developed over southwestern Michigan. The storm quickly intensified, and by the time … Read more