1980 Kalamazoo tornado
The tornado as it was approaching downtown Kalamazoo | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | May 13, 1980, 4:09 pm EDT |
| F3 tornado | |
| on the Fujita scale | |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 5 |
| Damage | US$50 million |
| Areas affected | Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States |
Part of the Tornadoes of 1980 | |
The 1980 Kalamazoo tornado was an intense tornado that struck downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Tuesday, May 13, 1980. The tornado, which touched down at 4:09 pm, was rated F3 on the Fujita scale. The tornado killed 5 people and injured 79. Damage was estimated at $50,000,000, which included $1,800,000 in vehicle damage.