ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. (WOOD) -- After Thursday's storms across West Michigan caused widespread damage, Allegan County declared a state of emergency on Saturday.
The county says that the hardest hit areas were Dorr, Marr, Wayland, Hopkins, Saugatuck and Douglas, near the lakeshore, and the city of Allegan.
The county said that by declaring, officials can request more resources and aid from the state and 'surrounding jurisdictions.'
Hours after declaring a state of emergency, the National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Allegan County.