Frenchtown Township hit by EF-1 tornado in Thursday's storms
"I know for folks, the mental and emotional strain of this," Gilchrist said. "Not to mention the financial (strain) will be significant."
"I know for folks, the mental and emotional strain of this," Gilchrist said. "Not to mention the financial (strain) will be significant."
Webberville and Williamston rocked by EF1 tornado that tore through rural homes, uprooting lives
Barns that are several generations old were flattened after a tornado tore through rural Michigan
Barns that are several generations old were flattened after a tornado tore through rural Michigan
Tips for managing damage from severe weather
Among the biggest pieces of advice is to avoid scams as they pop up in the wake of disasters.
Among the biggest pieces of advice is to avoid scams as they pop up in the wake of disasters.
Louisiana officials ask people to stop battling massive wildfire with personal hoses
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
Whitmer declares state of emergency for Wayne, Monroe Counties after week of severe storms
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Wayne and Monroe Counties in response to this week's rounds of storms.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Wayne and Monroe Counties in response to this week's rounds of storms.
Wayne County declares state of emergency, health advisory after storms and flooding
Wayne County declared a state of emergency Friday following severe thunderstorms that pounded the area this week. On Thursday, many areas dealt with flooding before another round of damaging storms hit.
Wayne County declared a state of emergency Friday following severe thunderstorms that pounded the area this week. On Thursday, many areas dealt with flooding before another round of damaging storms hit.
Barns destroyed, trees felled after tornado rips through Ingham and Livingston counties
The Showerman family home managed to escape most of the damage, but the surrounding property, dozens of trees, and their barns didn't fair as well.
The Showerman family home managed to escape most of the damage, but the surrounding property, dozens of trees, and their barns didn't fair as well.
Four tornadoes touched down in Michigan including 2 in Metro Detroit, NWS confirms
An EF1 tornado touched down before traveling east toward I-96, the weather service said.
An EF1 tornado touched down before traveling east toward I-96, the weather service said.
Generator safety: How to keep electricity running when the power goes out
If a portable generator is necessary to keep things like your fridge running, you need to take extra safety steps to keep you and your family safe and alive.
If a portable generator is necessary to keep things like your fridge running, you need to take extra safety steps to keep you and your family safe and alive.
Northville residents asked to limit water use due to GLWA pump station power outage
Residents in Northville are asked to limit their water use on Friday due to a power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority pump station.
Residents in Northville are asked to limit their water use on Friday due to a power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority pump station.
Emergency kits available at Brownstown Township fire station for flood victims
Brownstown Township residents dealing with flooding after this week's storms can get free emergency kits Friday.
Brownstown Township residents dealing with flooding after this week's storms can get free emergency kits Friday.
Michigan power outages: Almost 430K without electricity Friday morning
Storms overnight have left hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers in the dark Friday.
Storms overnight have left hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers in the dark Friday.
Southeast Michigan storm damage widespread after strong winds, heavy rain
Thunderstorms that moved through Southeast Michigan overnight into Friday left widespread damage. In Monroe County, a mobile home was flipped on its side from the storms.
Thunderstorms that moved through Southeast Michigan overnight into Friday left widespread damage. In Monroe County, a mobile home was flipped on its side from the storms.
Storms hammer Metro Detroit, possible tornado hits nearby Webberville
While much of SE Michigan was left reeling from tonight's storms, a possible tornado hit in Webberville, just off I-96 and west of Fowlerville.
While much of SE Michigan was left reeling from tonight's storms, a possible tornado hit in Webberville, just off I-96 and west of Fowlerville.
Severe weather rolling through SE Michigan
At 10:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canton, moving east at 50 mph.
At 10:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canton, moving east at 50 mph.
Severe weather rolls through SE Michigan
At 10:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canton, moving east at 50 mph.
At 10:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canton, moving east at 50 mph.
Flooding followed by extreme heat: Storms strand Metro Detroit drivers ahead of sweltering Thursday
Severe weather isn't done with Metro Detroit yet as the heat index is expected to eclipse 100 degrees Thursday.
Severe weather isn't done with Metro Detroit yet as the heat index is expected to eclipse 100 degrees Thursday.
Metro Detroit weather: Heat Advisory with heat index to hit, exceed 100 degrees Thursday
It's a stormy and hot start to Thursday across Southeast Michigan with pouring rain. A Heat Advisory is in effect for part of the area for a chunk of the day as the heat index soars above 100.
It's a stormy and hot start to Thursday across Southeast Michigan with pouring rain. A Heat Advisory is in effect for part of the area for a chunk of the day as the heat index soars above 100.
Macomb County blasted by more than 2.5 inches of rain in Wednesday storms
A subdivision was submerged - and just one of many in Macomb County.
A subdivision was submerged - and just one of many in Macomb County.
Heat Advisory declared for parts of Southeast Michigan Thursday; will feel like 105 degrees
There's also a chance for thunderstorms Thursday evening as Metro Detroit's wild weather week continues.
There's also a chance for thunderstorms Thursday evening as Metro Detroit's wild weather week continues.