A file image shows the damage left by the 1956 Hudsonville-Standale tornado. (via NWS) Many homes were swept completely away, leaving bare foundations behind.

Today is the 64th anniversary of the Hudsonville-Standale tornado. It was 64 years ago today that West Michigan experienced the strongest tornado that has ever hit West Michigan. The strongest ...

The Hudsonville-Standale tornado was an F5 — the strongest classification for tornadoes. Winds that day exceeded 200 mph and were the strongest winds recorded on Earth in 1956.

The deadly tornado began in the Hudsonville area, cutting a swath to Lakeview. Along the way, it killed 17 people, injured more than 300 and caused $13 million in damage. As we mark the 61st ...

Two Hudsonville residents look at some newspaper clippings during a commemoration of the 50th anniversary in 2006 of the April 3, 1956 tornado outbreak that was the worst storm ever to hit West ...

HUDSONVILLE, Mich — Friday, April 3 marks the 64th anniversary of the deadliest tornado outbreak in Michigan's history. On April 3rd, 1956, an F-5 tornado tore through Hudsonville and Standale ...

The Hudsonville tornado remains West Michigan’s worst natural disaster for the past 60 years. Between 1953 and 1977, a total of 19 F4 or F5 “violent” tornadoes hit Michigan, Ostuno said.

Sunday marks the 60th anniversary of the strongest tornado in West Michigan's history. On April 3rd, 1956, an F-5 tornado tore through Hudsonville and Standale, causing devastation and killing at ...

F5 Hudsonville / Standale . April 3, 1956 started off like any other day but ended up being a deadly day marking the worst natural disaster in West Michigan history.