Cheboygan dam water level update: Water fluctuates as crews work to bring in more high-capacity pumps

Water levels on the Cheboygan dam rose again overnight after falling nearly an inch Tuesday. If the water level rises just a bit more, residents downstream of the dam will be moved into the ‘set’ phase of the state's ‘ready, set, go’ safety plan.

Flood Watch remains in effect for Southeast Michigan

Southeast Michigan remains under a Flood Watch that is expected to be in effect through Thursday night.

Strong storms leave mess of damage across parts of Southeast Michigan

Strong storms in Southeast Michigan toppled trees, took down wires, and even knocked the bricks off of a building that now has a gaping hole in the side of it.

Cheboygan dam water levels rise 6 inches as crews work to bring in more pumps, sand bags

The Cheboygan dam water level rose 6.07 inches from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. Crews have removed gates from the dam, added pumps and sand bags, and will use more pumps as they work to get the level down.

Severe thunderstorms possible across Metro Detroit, most of Lower Peninsula tomorrow night

Scattered thunderstorms arrive in Metro Detroit on Monday night, but they likely won't be severe. Tomorrow night is a different story, though. Wind looks like the biggest threat, with hail a close second, though a small, brief spin-up tornado can't be ruled out.

Part of northern Michigan's Tunnel of Trees collapses

A section of the Tunnel of Trees in northern Michigan is closed Monday after part of the road washed away.

DTE outage operations center gives high-tech help in emergencies

As storm threats continues to grow, DTE Energy is showing how new technology helps prevent power outages - and restore them sooner, if they do happen.

'I was so scared': Holly Road driver saved after sudden flooding engulfed her vehicle

Video from last weekend's storms shows just how widespread the flooding is. Officials say in some areas the water is about five feet deep, two days after the rain.

EF1 tornado struck Wayne County Saturday night

The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday that an EF1 Tornado ripped through western Wayne County, hitting the Van Buren Township and Belleville areas. 

Tornado threat over after strong storms rolled across Metro Detroit

One current tornado warning is in place for Macomb County. In Monroe, Estral Beach appears to be a magnet for storm activity but the warning has expired.