Tornado

Destructive tornadoes have hit states such as Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana this season as activity shifts east. Meanwhile, scientists say dry and hot weather in the Great Plains brought on by climate change could be slowing the number of tornadoes there.

After a tornado warning in mid-May, Freeland mobile home residents say they were left without accessible shelter options. With Michigan experiencing a higher-than-average number of tornadoes this year, the incident is raising concerns about safety infrastructure in manufactured housing communities.

Wednesday marks one year since a tornado ripped through Texas Township, Portage and Pavilion Township. Portage will mark the event with a ceremony.

Michigan may not get hurricanes, but we do experience other natural disasters. This guide can help you know the warning signs and prepare accordingly.

The City of Portage sent letters requesting detailed damage estimates for 800 properties hit by the May 7 storms.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be visiting Kalamazoo County to survey the damage from the May 7th tornado.

Kalamazoo County Sheriff Rick Fuller said "everything indicates" one tornado was on the ground in the county Tuesday. Radar indicated a second one that may not have touched down.

Severe weather Thursday night caused widespread damage across mid-Michigan, leaving thousands without power and multiple roads shut down.

One year ago, a tornado ripped through Gaylord, killing two people and damaging the livelihoods of many more.

A large tornado touched down in Gaylord on Friday.