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EDWARDSBURG — The storms that ripped through Michiana Sunday spawned a brief EF-1 tornado in Edwardsburg, the National Weather Service has confirmed.

The tornado started in a field west of Conrad Road, snapping and uprooting trees as it moved northeast towards the Edwardsburg Primary School, where EF-0 damage was noted. The tornado continued to the northeast and intensified, where several homes and businesses sustained damage on the east side of Pleasant Lake. 

The Starboard Choice Marina building sustained roof damage, a boat lift and dock were removed from the lake and flipped over and a few boats were damaged as well, including one that was flipped and lifted over a fence. The most intense damage was seen along Dailey Road, where numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted, with estimated wind speeds of 100 mph. 

Overall, the tornado was on the ground for three minutes and had a peak intensity of EF-1. There were also areas of straightline wind damage noted throughout Edwardsburg, indicative that the tornado was likely embedded within the line of storms that moved through.

Leaderpub.com will be updated as more information becomes available.