Portage, Michigan May 7, 2024 Tornado Post Disaster Assessment

The dataset provides a detailed time history of wind speed and wind direction at varying locations specifically around the FedEx Warehouse building, which sustained significant damage during the EF-2 tornado that struck Portage, Michigan, on May 7th, 2024. The wind field was estimated using the treefall method, which was calibrated with observed damage indicators and supported by data from local weather stations.

This dataset is a supplement to a larger reconnaissance study aimed at understanding the wind effects on the FedEx Warehouse building. It compares the observed damage with the tornado design provisions outlined in ASCE/SEI Standard 7-22 (2022). The goal of the study is to enhance knowledge of tornado impacts on large warehouse structures and improve the design guidelines for such facilities. The full report, providing further details on the study, can be found by searching for the identical title as this dataset.