A small earthquake hit Monroe County on May 4, 2026, surprising many Southeast Michigan residents. While rare, earthquakes do happen in Michigan more often than people realize.
Michigan’s flooding problems continue to grow, with more counties added to the state of emergency list. Damage to roads, infrastructure, and utilities is piling up across the state.
Michigan has already seen around 13 tornadoes in 2026, which is close to a full-year average. Two more touched down overnight in Mid-Michigan, causing damage in Durand and Bridgeport.
From power outages to forest destruction, Michigan’s worst ice storm is still being felt a year later. The numbers are staggering, and recovery is ongoing.
A powerful March storm could bring everything from heavy rain and thunderstorms to ice and snow across Michigan. Forecasters say the system may split the state into dramatically different weather zones.
Overnight storms moved across Michigan bringing heavy rain, freezing rain, and falling temperatures. Some roads became icy while others flooded, causing closures in Genesee and Saginaw Counties.