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Residents clean up after tornadoes, storms ripped through Michigan

Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. on May 8, 2024, a day after violent storms rolled through the state bringing high winds and several tornadoes.
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. on May 8, 2024, a day after violent storms rolled through the state bringing high winds and several tornadoes.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Brad Freestone, of Shelby Twp., left, and Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to the boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. on May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
Brad Freestone, of Shelby Twp., left, and Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to the boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. on May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A FedEx facility in Portage shows extensive damage from a Tuesday night tornado on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024.
A FedEx facility in Portage shows extensive damage from a Tuesday night tornado on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
The FedEx facility, located on 6701 Portage Road, that sustained damage from a tornado on May 7, 2024.
The FedEx facility, located on 6701 Portage Road, that sustained damage from a tornado on May 7, 2024.
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The FedEx facility in Portage shows extensive damage from a Tuesday night tornado in Portage, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The FedEx facility in Portage shows extensive damage from a Tuesday night tornado in Portage, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Carol Wolf and her grandson Jesse Newburry look at an old tree that fell down as they survey damage from a Tuesday night tornado in Portage, on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024. A tree also fell on her home.
Carol Wolf and her grandson Jesse Newburry look at an old tree that fell down as they survey damage from a Tuesday night tornado in Portage, on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024. A tree also fell on her home.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Steven Burnett of Portage and neighbors observe damage to his home after a tornado ripped through southwest Michigan and tumbled a tree into his property, Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Steven Burnett of Portage and neighbors observe damage to his home after a tornado ripped through southwest Michigan and tumbled a tree into his property, Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Jakkar Aimery, The Detroit News
Steven Burnett of Portage and neighbors observe damage to his home after a tornado ripped through southwest Michigan and tumbled a tree into his property, Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Steven Burnett of Portage and neighbors observe damage to his home after a tornado ripped through southwest Michigan and tumbled a tree into his property, Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Jakkar Aimery, The Detroit News
Watercraft sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. after storms damaged a storage facility the night before.
Watercraft sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. after storms damaged a storage facility the night before.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp., removes debris from his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp., Wednesday afternoon.
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp., removes debris from his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp., Wednesday afternoon.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Several boats sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
Several boats sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Brad Freestone, of Shelby Twp., inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp., Wednesday, a day after storms rolled through the state.
Brad Freestone, of Shelby Twp., inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp., Wednesday, a day after storms rolled through the state.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Several boats sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. Wednesday after storms rolled through the state the night before.
Several boats sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. Wednesday after storms rolled through the state the night before.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Several boats sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
Several boats sit damaged at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A mobile park home at Pavilion Estates near Kalamazoo, Mich. is destroyed on the morning of Wednesday, May 8, 2024 after a tornado had swept through the night before.
A mobile park home at Pavilion Estates near Kalamazoo, Mich. is destroyed on the morning of Wednesday, May 8, 2024 after a tornado had swept through the night before.
Joey Cappelletti, AP
A storm-damaged mobile home is surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
A storm-damaged mobile home is surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Joey Cappelletti, AP
A storm damaged mobile home rests in the street at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
A storm damaged mobile home rests in the street at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Neil Blake, The Grand Rapids Press Via AP
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Neil Blake, AP
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Neil Blake, AP
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Neil Blake, AP
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Neil Blake, AP
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Storm damaged mobile homes are surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
Neil Blake, AP
People look at the damage to several boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp.
People look at the damage to several boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
People look at the damage to several boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
People look at the damage to several boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
People look at the damage to several boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp.
People look at the damage to several boats at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp. May 8, 2024, a day after storms rolled through the state.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp.
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina, in Harrison Twp.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina in Harrison Twp., Wednesday after a storm tore through the night before.
Jerrid Syrocki, of Clinton Twp. inspects the damage to his boat at Lambrecht Marina in Harrison Twp., Wednesday after a storm tore through the night before.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Wood chips fly as Michael Bowers cleans up damage from a Tuesday night tornado that put a tree on his Ramona Drive home in Portage, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Wood chips fly as Michael Bowers cleans up damage from a Tuesday night tornado that put a tree on his Ramona Drive home in Portage, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Michael Bowers uses a chainsaw to clean up damage from a Tuesday night tornado that dropped a tree on his Ramona Drive home in Portage.
Michael Bowers uses a chainsaw to clean up damage from a Tuesday night tornado that dropped a tree on his Ramona Drive home in Portage.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
People cross under a disconnected downed power line on Lansing Avenue as they clean up damage Wednesday morning from a Tuesday night tornado that touched down in Portage.
People cross under a disconnected downed power line on Lansing Avenue as they clean up damage Wednesday morning from a Tuesday night tornado that touched down in Portage.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Jeff Sackett and his grandson Jean-Luc Laforest, 10, clean up around his Lansing Avenue home in Portage after a Tuesday night tornado hit the area.
Jeff Sackett and his grandson Jean-Luc Laforest, 10, clean up around his Lansing Avenue home in Portage after a Tuesday night tornado hit the area.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
People clean up damage on Lansing Avenue in Portage, Mich. from a Tuesday night tornado that touched down in the area.
People clean up damage on Lansing Avenue in Portage, Mich. from a Tuesday night tornado that touched down in the area.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Pete Laforest, Portage, cleans up damage from a Tuesday night tornado at a property belonging to his father-in-law, Jeff Sackett, in Portage, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Pete Laforest, Portage, cleans up damage from a Tuesday night tornado at a property belonging to his father-in-law, Jeff Sackett, in Portage, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Buildings appear damaged after a tornado swept through the area of the Pavilion Estates mobile home park, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Buildings appear damaged after a tornado swept through the area of the Pavilion Estates mobile home park, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
J. Scott Park, Jackson Citizen Patriot Via AP
Jon Johnson of Portage and a bystander rescued a senior citizen whose vehicle was turned over after a tornadic storm blitzed through southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Jon Johnson of Portage and a bystander rescued a senior citizen whose vehicle was turned over after a tornadic storm blitzed through southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Jakkar Aimery, The Detroit News
Emergency vehicles respond after a tornado damaged a FedEx facility in Portage, Mich., Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Emergency vehicles respond after a tornado damaged a FedEx facility in Portage, Mich., Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Brad Devereaux, Kalamazoo Gazette Via AP
A trampoline ornaments a tree on E. Milham Avenue near Meredith Street in Portage after a tornado ripped through southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
A trampoline ornaments a tree on E. Milham Avenue near Meredith Street in Portage after a tornado ripped through southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Jakkar Aimery, The Detroit News
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller III, left, and Augusta police Chief Jeff Heppler, right, details at a press conference response efforts after a series of twisters ripped through southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller III, left, and Augusta police Chief Jeff Heppler, right, details at a press conference response efforts after a series of twisters ripped through southwest Michigan on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Jakkar Aimery, The Detroit News