Trending Now - Severe Storms Wreak Havoc in Michigan, Flooding and Damage Reported

WHO:

AP News - Seungjun Lee, a 20-year-old junior at the University of Michigan, described narrowly escaping injury from a fallen tree during the storm.

CBS News - Gautam Nigam, a 21-year-old student, mentioned he could not miss class despite the storm's aftermath.

AP News - Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor assessed damage in the city.

AP News - Meteorologist Sara Schultz reported wind gusts.

CBS News - Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to over 75 storm-related calls.

CBS News - Ann Arbor police handled over 120 storm-related calls.

WHAT:

AP News - The storms caused flooding and unsafe travel, leading Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for April 18th and 19th, 2026.

AP News - The storms resulted in the death of 1,750 steelhead trout at a state facility in northern Michigan due to a power outage that stopped the flow of oxygenated water.

CBS News - The Ann Arbor police department handled more than 150 storm-related calls between 1:45 a.m. and 6 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to more than 100 storm-related calls by 5:20 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was issued shortly before 9 p.m. on April 15th, 2026, and was in effect until 4 a.m. on April 16th, 2026.

AP News - The storms dumped as much as 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of rain across parts of southeastern Michigan by the morning of April 16th, 2026.

AP News - The Wisconsin River in Portage swelled to nearly 20 feet (6.1 meters) as of April 16th, 2026, about 3 feet (0.9 meters) over flood stage.

AP News - The storms caused flooding and unsafe travel, leading Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for April 17th and 18th, 2026.

AP News - The storms resulted in the death of 1,750 steelhead trout at a state facility in northern Michigan due to a power outage that stopped the flow of oxygenated water.

CBS News - The Ann Arbor police department handled more than 120 storm-related calls between 1:45 a.m. and 6 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The east wall of Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena in Ann Arbor collapsed due to storm damage on April 14th and 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was issued shortly before 9 p.m. on April 14th, 2026, and was in effect until 4 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The entire State of Michigan was placed under a flood watch on April 14th, 2026, the first time since April 2013.

AP News - Wind gusts as strong as 70 mph (113 kph) were reported at the University of Michigan’s football stadium and Willow Run Airport.

CBS News - DTE reported 15,824 customers without power at 7 a.m. on April 15th, 2026, including those in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Romulus.

AP News - The storms dumped as much as 2.5 inches (6.3 centimeters) of rain across parts of southeastern Michigan by the morning of April 15th, 2026.

AP News - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after at least three tornadoes hit Wisconsin during the week of April 10th to April 16th, 2026.

AP News - The Wisconsin River in Portage swelled to nearly 19 feet (5.7 meters) as of April 15th, 2026, about 2 feet (0.6 meters) over flood stage.

AP News - More than 15,000 people were without power in Michigan by the evening of April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - Flooding was reported on I-75 near Clay Road and I-96 in Livingston County.

CBS News - Damage was reported at a Subway restaurant in Lincoln Park, Michigan, due to the overnight storms.

AP News - Flooding was reported in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where cars were stranded in high floodwater.

CBS News - Flooding was reported in Wayne County and Livingston County, Michigan.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was in effect from April 14th, 2026, at 9 p.m. until April 15th, 2026, at 4 a.m.

CBS News - The tornado watch was in effect from April 14th, 2026, at 9 p.m. until April 15th, 2026, at 4 a.m.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was in effect from April 14th, 2026, at 9 p.m. until April 15th, 2026, at 4 a.m.

AP News - The storms were part of a larger weather system moving through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, with more severe weather expected.

AP News - National Weather Service crews were surveying damage to determine if tornadoes touched down.

CBS News - The National Weather Service planned to send out two storm survey teams to verify tornado reports.

AP News - The storms caused flooding and unsafe travel, leading Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for April 15th and 16th, 2026.

AP News - The storms resulted in the death of 1,750 steelhead trout at a state facility in northern Michigan due to a power outage that stopped the flow of oxygenated water.

CBS News - The Ann Arbor police department handled more than 120 storm-related calls between 1:45 a.m. and 6 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was issued shortly before 9 p.m. on April 14th, 2026, and was in effect until 4 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The entire State of Michigan was placed under a flood watch on April 14th, 2026, the first time since April 2013.

AP News - The storms caused part of the roof to be torn from the Yost Ice Arena at the University of Michigan.

AP News - The storms resulted in the flooding of streets and uprooted trees near the University of Michigan’s main campus.

AP News - Flooding and unsafe travel forced Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for April 15th and 16th, 2026.

CBS News - The Ann Arbor police department handled more than 120 storm-related calls between 1:45 a.m. and 6 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The east wall of Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena in Ann Arbor collapsed due to storm damage on April 14th and 15th, 2026.

AP News - The storms caused structural damage to public school buildings in Ann Arbor, leading to school closures due to a fiber outage affecting fire, phone, and camera systems.

AP News - The storms resulted in the death of 1,750 steelhead trout at a state facility in northern Michigan due to a power outage that stopped the flow of oxygenated water.

CBS News - The east wall of Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena in Ann Arbor collapsed as a result of storm damage.

AP News - Wind gusts as strong as 70 mph (113 kph) were reported at the University of Michigan’s football stadium and Willow Run Airport.

CBS News - The Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to more than 75 storm-related calls by 5:20 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - DTE reported 15,824 customers without power at 7 a.m. on April 15th, 2026, including those in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Romulus.

AP News - The storms dumped as much as 2.5 inches (6.3 centimeters) of rain across parts of southeastern Michigan by the morning of April 15th, 2026.

AP News - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after at least three tornadoes hit Wisconsin during the week of April 10th to April 16th, 2026.

AP News - The Wisconsin River in Portage swelled to nearly 19 feet (5.7 meters) as of April 15th, 2026, about 2 feet (0.6 meters) over flood stage.

AP News - Flooding and unsafe travel forced Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for April 15th and 16th, 2026.

AP News - Powerful storms caused structural damage to the east wall of Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena and the roof of Yost Ice Arena.

AP News - More than 15,000 people were without power in Michigan by the evening of April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was issued shortly before 9 p.m. on April 14th, 2026, and was in effect until 4 a.m. on April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - Flooding was reported on I-75 near Clay Road and I-96 in Livingston County.

CBS News - The entire State of Michigan was placed under a flood watch on April 14th, 2026, the first time since April 2013.

WHERE:

AP News - Flooding was reported in several locations across southeastern Michigan, including Ann Arbor and Cheboygan County.

AP News - Flooding was reported in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where cars were stranded in high floodwater.

CBS News - Damage was reported at a Subway restaurant in Lincoln Park, Michigan, due to the overnight storms.

AP News - Flooding was reported on I-75 near Clay Road and I-96 in Livingston County, Michigan.

AP News - Flooding was reported in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where cars were stranded in high floodwater.

CBS News - Damage was reported at a Subway restaurant in Lincoln Park, Michigan, due to the overnight storms.

AP News - Damage occurred near the University of Michigan’s main campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

AP News - The storms affected southeastern Michigan, northern Indiana, northwestern Ohio, the Chicago area, and Wisconsin.

CBS News - Flooding was reported in Wayne County and Livingston County, Michigan.

WHEN:

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was in effect from April 15th, 2026, at 9 p.m. until April 16th, 2026, at 4 a.m.

CBS News - The tornado watch for Southeast Michigan was in effect from April 14th, 2026, at 9 p.m. until April 15th, 2026, at 4 a.m.

AP News - The storms occurred overnight on April 14th to April 15th, 2026.

CBS News - The tornado watch was in effect from April 14th, 2026, at 9 p.m. until April 15th, 2026, at 4 a.m.

WHY:

AP News - The storms were part of a larger weather system moving through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, with more severe weather expected.

AP News - The storms were part of a larger weather system moving through the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

HOW:

AP News - The National Weather Service received more than 400 reports of hail, winds above 60 mph (96.5 kph), or tornadoes by early Wednesday afternoon.

AP News - National Weather Service crews were surveying damage to determine if tornadoes touched down.

CBS News - The National Weather Service planned to send out two storm survey teams to verify tornado reports.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 05:43 UTC)

Severe storms have led to significant flooding across southeastern Michigan, prompting Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for April 18th and 19th. In addition to the disruptions, the storms caused a power outage at a state facility in northern Michigan, resulting in the death of 1,750 steelhead trout due to a lack of oxygenated water. The Ann Arbor police and fire departments responded to over 250 storm-related calls early on Wednesday, while a tornado watch was issued for the region that evening and remained in effect until the following morning.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 04:04 UTC)

Severe storms have led to significant disruptions in Michigan, prompting Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for on Friday and 18th. The storms also caused the death of 1,750 steelhead trout at a state facility in northern Michigan due to a power outage, while flooding and wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph resulted in over 15,000 customers losing power across the state. In addition to these impacts, the National Weather Service is sending teams to survey damage and verify reports of tornadoes as the storms are part of a larger weather system affecting the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Severe storms have led to significant disruptions in Michigan, prompting Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for on Wednesday and 16th. The storms also caused the death of 1,750 steelhead trout at a state facility due to a power outage, while the Ann Arbor police department responded to over 120 storm-related calls early on Wednesday. Flooding was reported in areas like Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and damage occurred at a Subway restaurant in Lincoln Park, as the National Weather Service documented more than 400 reports of hail and high winds.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 17:22 UTC)

Severe storms have caused significant damage in Michigan, including the tearing of part of the roof from the Yost Ice Arena at the University of Michigan and the collapse of the east wall of the Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Flooding has affected streets and travel, leading Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and athletic events for on Wednesday and 16th, while the Ann Arbor police department responded to over 120 storm-related calls early on Wednesday. Additionally, flooding was reported on I-75 near Clay Road and I-96 in Livingston County, with a tornado watch in effect for Southeast Michigan from on Tuesday at 9 p.m. until on Wednesday at 4 a.m.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 13:23 UTC)

Severe storms swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing significant damage in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where public schools were closed due to a fiber outage affecting fire and communication systems. A 20-year-old University of Michigan student, Seungjun Lee, narrowly escaped injury from a fallen tree, while the east wall of the Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena collapsed, and 1,750 steelhead trout died at a state facility due to a power outage. Flooding also stranded cars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the National Weather Service reported over 400 instances of hail, high winds, and tornadoes in the area.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 11:26 UTC)

Severe storms swept through southeastern Michigan, with wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph reported at the University of Michigan’s football stadium and Willow Run Airport, leading to over 75 storm-related calls by the Ann Arbor Fire Department by early Tuesday morning. DTE reported that more than 15,800 customers were without power, while the storms dumped as much as 2.5 inches of rain across the region, prompting Cheboygan Area Schools to cancel classes and events. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after at least three tornadoes struck the state, with the Wisconsin River in Portage swelling to nearly 19 feet, significantly above flood stage.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 05:45 UTC)

Powerful storms swept through southeastern Michigan overnight, causing significant damage in Ann Arbor, where Mayor Christopher Taylor assessed the situation and the fire department responded to over 75 storm-related calls. The storms, part of a larger weather system affecting the Midwest and Great Lakes region, resulted in flooding on major highways and left more than 15,000 people without power by the evening of on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is sending out teams to survey the damage and verify reports of tornadoes, as a tornado watch was issued shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday and remained in effect until 4 a.m. on Wednesday.