Michigan tornadoes confirmed across southeast regions

Michigan tornadoes struck multiple parts of the state in the early hours of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and officials confirmed at least two of them hit southeast Michigan. The National Weather Service said the storms damaged infrastructure, but there were no reported injuries. The confirmed activity in the southeast was part of a wider set of tornadoes documented elsewhere in Michigan, including southwest and mid-Michigan.

In Ann Arbor, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado with an estimated top windspeed of 110 mph. Officials said it touched down at about 1:44 a.m. and remained on the ground for roughly two minutes. The tornado traveled about 1.7 miles, and damage included a school roof, snapped trees and light poles, and the collapse of an ice arena wall.

A separate EF1 tornado was confirmed in the Lincoln Park-Melvindale area. The National Weather Service said it had a peak windspeed of 95 mph and began at 2:14 a.m. The tornado crossed about 0.3 miles, damaging roofs, trees, and business facades, before dissipating around 2:16 a.m.

Beyond southeast Michigan, officials confirmed additional tornadoes in other regions of the state. In southwest Michigan, an EF1 tornado with 100 mph winds traveled 16 miles and affected Allegan and Barry counties. The National Weather Service said the storm caused extensive tree damage and significant damage to barns, homes, and businesses.

Mid-Michigan also saw multiple confirmed tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Officials said an EF1 occurred in Albee Township in Saginaw County. Two EF0 tornadoes were also confirmed: one near Durand in Shiawassee County and another in the Bridgeport area of Saginaw County.