04/29/2026
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As of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM, the City of Kalamazoo continues to make significant progress in response to the high wind event that caused widespread damage on Monday night.
Crews from City of Kalamazoo Public Services, Public Safety, Emergency Management, and Consumers Energy have worked tirelessly in a coordinated effort to clear debris, restore access to roadways, and assist residents as quickly and safely as possible. These efforts have continued with all available resources being utilized to move the city toward full restoration of normal operations. As a result of this ongoing work, the following streets, which were previously closed due to downed trees and/or power lines, have now been reopened:
โข 1300 N Rose St
โข N Westnedge Ave and Prouty St
โข Oakland Dr and Maple St
โข 300 Lake St
โข 500 Lay Blvd
โข 800 Hoffman Ct
โข 3146 MT Olivet Rd
โข 1703 Princeton Ave
โข 2512 Outlook St
โข Princeton Ave and Hopkins St
โข 1200 N Church St (one lane open)
โข Egleston St and James St
โข Hays Park Ave and Race St
โข Krom St and Hopkins St
โข N Edwards St and Prouty St
โข N Edwards St and Clay St
โข 1128 N Church St
โข Woodward Ave and Elizabeth St
โข 4041 Lakeside Dr
โข 1930 Dickie Dr
โข 629 Jefferson Pl
โข 912 Grant St
โข 2829 Applelane Ave
โข 223 Monroe St
โข 912 E Cork St
โข 630 Dwight Ave
โข 623 Denner St
โข W Kalamazoo Ave at Stuart St (300 Stuart St remains closed)
โข 727 Wheaton Ave
โข 2400 Bruce St
โข Lomond Dr
โข Forest Glenn and Westchester Ln
โข 1000 N Rose St
โข Banbury Rd and Moreland St
โข Konkle St and Miles Pl
โข Riverview Dr and E Paterson St
โข 1511 N Rose St
Since the last news release was issued yesterday morning, the City of Kalamazoo has responded to several additional reports of road closures caused by downed trees and power lines. The following roadways remain closed and were not included in the previous release:
โข 2922 Fulford St
โข N Church St and Hopkins St
While progress continues, some areas across the city may still be impacted. Residents are urged to remain cautious when traveling, as hazards such as downed trees or power lines still exist.
Important Safety Reminder:
Stay far away from any downed power lines. There is no safe way to determine if a line is energized, and contact can be deadly.
The City of Kalamazoo remains committed to continuing response and recovery operations until all streets are cleared and full operations resume. Additional updates will be shared as conditions improve. We appreciate the communityโs continued patience and cooperation.
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As of Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7 AM, the City of Kalamazoo is continuing to respond to the impacts of last nightโs high winds, which caused widespread downed trees and power lines. Crews from City of Kalamazoo Public Services, Kalamazoo Public Safety, and Consumers Energy have been working throughout the night to respond to calls, clear debris, and address hazardous conditions.
The following streets and intersections remain closed due to downed trees and/or power lines:
โข 1300 N Rose St
โข Norway Ave & N Rose St
โข 500 Wheaton Ave
โข 1300 Alamo Ave
โข 800 Hoffman Ct
โข 1703 Princeton Ave
โข 815 Woodward Ave
โข Princeton Ave & Hopkins St
โข Amherst Ave & Madison St
โข 3713 Adams St
โข 1128 N Church St
โข Woodbury Ave & Ada St
โข Cobb St & Mabel St
โข 4041 Lakeside
โข 1930 Dickie Dr
โข 629 Jefferson Pl
โข 1410 Sheridan Dr
โข 2829 Appletree
โข Center St & Charlotte Ave
โข 223 Monroe
โข 912 E Cork St
โข Collins St & Portage St
โข 630 Dwight
โข 409 Ingleside
โข 623 Denner
โข Stuart St & Kalamazoo Ave
โข 1400 Academy St
โข 727 Wheaton Ave
โข 2226 Fredrick St
โข Merrill St & Forest St
โข 2400 Bruce St
โข Lomond Dr
โข Forest Glen & Bronson Blvd
โข 1000 N Rose St
โข 1233 Reycraft Dr
โข Pasadena Ave & Homecrest Ave
โข Homecrest Ave & Portage St
โข Banbury Rd & Moreland Ave
Please avoid these areas and adjust your morning commute accordingly while crews continue their work. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution, as additional trees or power lines may have fallen and not yet been reported.
Important Safety Reminder: Stay far away from any downed power lines. There is no safe way to determine if a line is energized, and contact can be deadly.
We appreciate the communityโs patience as response and recovery efforts continue. Further updates will be provided as conditions improve.
