michigan severe weather News

FEMA: $205M Approved for Michigan Recovery From June Storms, Flooding

The federal government has approved nearly $205 million to help Michiganders with disaster-related needs stemming from the June 25-26 tornadoes, severe storms and flooding in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, FEMA says. That amount includes nearly $1.1 million in claims paid …

Disaster Emergency Declared for Detroit Suburbs After July Storms

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three suburban Detroit cities after they requested state aide for damage caused by severe thunderstorms and high winds July 7. Whitmer issued the declaration for the cities of Farmington, …

Tornadoes Confirmed Near Flint, Detroit, Michigan

The National Weather Service says tornadoes struck near Detroit and near Flint on the evening of July 24. The two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Genesee County’s Clayton Township around 6:30 p.m. and in Oakland County around 7:45 p.m., the …

Detroit Area Hit with Severe Storms, High Winds, Flooding

Thousands of utility customers in the Detroit area had no power on July 25 following a night of severe storms. DTE Energy reported nearly 135,000 customers in Oakland and Macomb counties had no service at 10:20 a.m. due to wind …

Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Michigan

With the approval of President Joe Biden, federal disaster assistance is now available to the state of Michigan to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from June 25 to …