“very unusual (and powerful) march tornado out-break, 80 miles south of grand rapids, kills four in rural cities near three rivers, leaving at least 12 hospitalized”

By Grand Rapids Anonymous
friday, march 6, 2026 at 10:15:00 p.m. est

“very unusual (and powerful) march tornado out-break, 80 miles south of grand rapids, kills four in rural cities near three rivers"

“grand rapids, mich. (wood) — four people were killed as a strong storm ripped through southwest michigan friday, spawning at least three tornadoes.

“the names of the dead were not immediately released.

“three people were killed when a tornado hit the union city area, the Branch county sheriff’s office said. twelve people were injured in the same area. of those, three required hospitalization.

“'our thoughts are with those who have lost family, friends, and property during this incident,' the Branch county sheriff’s office said.

“one person was confirmed dead after a tornado in the Edwardsburg area, Cass county officials there, and 'several' were injured.

“the strong storms and tornadoes left behind a path of damage in the Edwardsburg, three rivers and union city areas, also knocking out power to thousands.

“around 3:15 p.m., a tornado warning was issued for a storm near Cassopolis. the tornadic supercell then tracked into St. Joseph county, where a confirmed tornado touched down near three rivers around 4 p.m. preliminary reports show damage consistent at least with an ef2 tornado along U.S.-131 and broadway street.

“shortly thereafter, the national weather service confirmed the tornado was on the ground tracking toward Mendon along m-60.

“while the tornado may have lifted for several minutes, another touchdown was confirmed near union city around 4:40 p.m. video sent to news 8 by a viewer shows a large spinning cloud.”

GRA: The entire phenomenon occurred in a small area about 20 miles by 40 miles in fairly cool temps in the 60s. I was shocked (I tell you), watching it on the tube.

--GRA


By Grand Rapids Anonymous
friday, march 6, 2026 at 10:36:00 p.m. est

“tornado video

“cedar news
“@cedar_news

“video: union city michigan tornado confirmed on the ground
“https://cedarnews.net/?p=907929”

--GRA