Weather experts have confirmed a tornadic waterspout occurred Tuesday evening in Otsego County.
The National Weather Service’s office in Gaylord said the weather event took place over Otsego Lake, just south of the city of Gaylord.
The agency is still gathering information about the waterspout and said information will be released after surveying is complete.
This is the 22nd confirmed tornado in Michigan so far in 2026, according to Michigan Storm Chasers.
On average, Michigan usually sees around 15 tornadoes per year, according to the state. Michigan’s tornado season generally runs from March through October, peaking in June, according to the NWS.
Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water, or that move from land to water, the weather service said. They have the same characteristics as a land tornado and can form during thunderstorms, often accompanied by high winds, large hail and lightning.
Though usually weaker than a land tornado, some can be just as dangerous and produce significant damage.
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