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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The Hudsonville City Manager explained that with projects like this, more people will look to Hudsonville to call home. “We have the lake 20 to 30 miles away, and it's just a great place to be.

Hudsonville native Isaac TeSlaa prepares for first NFL season as a Detroit Lion after they traded up picks during the draft to get him in the third round. ... Large tornado touches down in Missouri.

Storms rolled into parts of Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. Power outages were reported in several counties in the western part of the state.

Thursday night's storms brought strong winds, including several potential tornadoes, to West Michigan. We total up the number of warnings triggered by the system.