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Tornadoes
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
| EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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| Tornadoes that fail to impact any ratable damage indicators on the EF-Scale are rated EF-Unknown (EF-U) | |||||
.Albee Township Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.80 miles Path Width /maximum/: 880 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: April 14, 2026 Start Time: 11:53 PM EDT Start Location: 5 SE Saint Charles / Saginaw County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 43.2498 / -84.0715 End Date: April 14, 2026 End Time: 11:58 PM EDT End Location: 5 W Fosters / Saginaw County / MI End Lat/Lon: 43.2735 / -84.0059 The tornado started in a field on northwest side of W Birch Run Rd and Amman Rd. It first produced EF-0 damage with two rows of pine trees uprooted, along with removing siding from an outbuilding. The tornado then continued northeast toward Fergus Rd and Gasper Rd where more pine trees were uprooted. EF-1 damage occurred on a half mile stretch of Bishop Rd with the greatest concentration of EF-1 damage near Bishop Rd and Alicia Rd. This damage included both pine and hardwood trees snapped, two outbuildings and a few empty silos destroyed, along with three homes that sustained roof damage. One home did have the majority of the roof blown off with the attached garage walls blown out. It continued east producing EF-0 damage to an outbuilding northeast of Alicia Rd and Horning Cut Rd where a door and wall were collapsed before lifting just off on an outbuilding. The tornado then lifted just off to the northeast in a field. &&
.Durand Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: April 14, 2026 Start Time: 11:58 PM EDT Start Location: 1 E Newburg / Shiawassee County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 42.9095 / -84.0410 End Date: April 15, 2026 End Time: 12:00 AM EDT End Location: 1 W Durand / Shiawassee County / MI End Lat/Lon: 42.9098 / -84.0073 The tornado touched down near Newburg Rd just west of Lansing Rd before moving east across Lansing Rd. EF-0 damage occurred along the path with downed pine trees and large tree limbs. Some structural damage was seen with siding off of a home, outbuilding roof panels blown off and collapsed barn doors near Newburg Rd and Vernon Rd. The tornado lifted just to the southeast of Newburg Rd and S Reed Rd where there were both downed hardwood and pine trees, along with large tree limbs. &&
.Bridgeport Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.60 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: April 15, 2026 Start Time: 12:06 AM EDT Start Location: 4 SE Bridgeport / Saginaw County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 43.3516 / -83.8196 End Date: April 15, 2026 End Time: 12:08 AM EDT End Location: 4 W Frankenmuth / Saginaw County / MI End Lat/Lon: 43.3479 / -83.8088 The tornado touched down just to the northwest of Roedel Rd and S Reimer Rd. EF-0 damage occurred along the path of the tornado as it moved southeast. Two barns were damaged and lost the majority of roofing. Some siding on an adjacent house was also ripped off. Pine trees were uprooted and several hardwood trees lost large limbs along the path. The tornado lifted of in a field south of Roedel Rd between S Reimer Rd and Maple Rd after causing additional tree damage. &&
.Ann Arbor Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.71 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: April 15, 2026 Start Time: 1:44 AM EDT Start Location: 3 S Barton Hills / Washtenaw County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 42.2837 / -83.7874 End Date: April 15, 2026 End Time: 1:46 AM EDT End Location: 1 W Ann Arbor / Washtenaw County / MI End Lat/Lon: 42.2780 / -83.7548 The tornado started in the area of Jackson Ave near Interstate 94. It moved southeast across the interstate and then over Veterans Memorial Park where it produced EF-1 damage. This damage included numerous uprooted and snapped trees, along with snapped stadium light poles. The greatest concentration of EF-1 damage occurred from Jackson Ave though Veterans Memorial Park and into the nearby neighborhoods. The tornado continued through residential areas where there were numerous trees snapped and large downed tree limbs. The damage became more sporadic as is continued to the southeast through Virginia Park. Portions of an elementary school roof were blown off before the tornado lifted near W William St and 4th St. Once the tornado had lifted, there was additional damage that occurred from straight line winds at the Yost Ice Arena where the metal roof panels had been pulled from the building. &&
.Lincoln Park Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.30 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: April 15, 2026 Start Time: 2:14 AM EDT Start Location: 1 SW Melvindale / Wayne County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 42.2706 / -83.1855 End Date: April 15, 2026 End Time: 2:16 AM EDT End Location: 1 S Melvindale / Wayne County / MI End Lat/Lon: 42.2684 / -83.1794 A brief tornado touched down near Wall Ave and Ruth Ave, just south of Outer Dr. It first produced EF-0 roof and shingle damage to homes along Ruth Ave and Olive Ave. The tornado also produced EF-1 damage, snapping hardwood and softwood trees near Ruth Ave. Nearby businesses sustained EF-1 damage to windows, roofs, facades, and HVAC equipment. It then continued east-southeastward, crossing Dix Hwy where it uprooted trees and snapped trunks near Outer Dr. The tornado lifted near Outer Dr and Meginnity St. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
Radar
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Loop of NEXRAD Base Reflectivity Radar from 9:30pm on April 14, 2026 to 4:00am on April 15, 2026 - courtesy Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM) |
Albee Township Tornado |
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KDTX radar reflectivity and storm-relative velocity at 0353 UTC 4/15/26. |
Durand Tornado |
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KDTX radar reflectivity and storm-relative velocity at 0358 UTC 4/15/26. |
Bridgeport Tornado |
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KDTX radar reflectivity and storm-relative velocity at 0406 UTC 4/15/26. |
Ann Arbor Tornado |
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TDTW radar reflectivity and storm-relative velocity at 0546 UTC 4/15/26. |
Lincoln Park Tornado |
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TDTW radar reflectivity and storm-relative velocity at 0616 UTC 4/15/26. |
Storm Reports
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1140 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Pittsburg 42.89N 84.20W
04/14/2026 Shiawassee MI 911 Call Center
Trees reported down near Grand River Road and Delaney
Road.
1149 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 N Pittsburg 42.90N 84.22W
04/14/2026 Shiawassee MI Emergency Mngr
Some shingles from a house ripped off and downed trees.
1149 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Pittsburg 42.87N 84.22W
04/14/2026 Shiawassee MI Emergency Mngr
A few pieces of siding from a house ripped off and
downed trees.
1153 PM Tornado 5 SE Saint Charles 43.25N 84.07W
04/14/2026 Saginaw MI NWS Storm Survey
NWS Storm Survey confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred in
Albee Township on April 14. The tornado started just
northwest of W Birch Run Rd and Amman Rd, continued
northeast crossing over Bishop Rd before lifting
northeast of Alicia Rd and Horning Cut Rd.
1158 PM Tornado 1 E Newburg 42.91N 84.04W
04/14/2026 Shiawassee MI NWS Storm Survey
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-0 tornado occurred
in Durand on April 14. The tornado started near Newburg
Rd just west of Lansing Rd, continued east before
lifting just southeast of Newburg Rd and S Reed Rd.
1206 AM Tornado 4 SE Bridgeport 43.35N 83.82W
04/15/2026 Saginaw MI NWS Storm Survey
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-0 tornado occurred
in Bridgeport on April 15. The tornado started northwest
of Roedel Rd and S Reimer Rd, continued southeast before
lifting south of Roedel Rd between S Reimer Rd and Maple
Rd.
1209 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NE Gaines 42.91N 83.87W
04/15/2026 Genesee MI NWS Storm Survey
Several limbs and trees down along with trees uprooted
in western Genesee along Grand Blanc Rd to Seymour Rd.
Tim estimated off radar.
1232 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 W Davisburg 42.75N 83.58W
04/15/2026 Oakland MI NWS Employee
Six inch diameter tree limb down.
0125 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Muttonville 42.77N 82.75W
04/15/2026 Macomb MI Emergency Mngr
Numerous trees and powerlines down, along with damage
to a large shed.
0138 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Dexter 42.31N 83.89W
04/15/2026 Washtenaw MI Amateur Radio
Tree down blocking southbound lane of Parker Road
between Trinkle Road and I-94. Reports of debris in the
area.
0141 AM Marine Tstm Wind 1 S Selfridge ANGB 42.60N 82.83W
04/15/2026 M40 mph Macomb MI C-Man Station
Measured wind gust of 40 mph at Selfridge ANGB
0144 AM Tornado 3 S Barton Hills 42.28N 83.79W
04/15/2026 Washtenaw MI NWS Storm Survey
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred
in Ann Arbor on April 15. The tornado started in the
area of Jackson Ave near Interstate 94, continued
southeast across Veterans Memorial Park and into nearby
residential areas. The tornado lifted near W William St
and 4th St.
0145 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Ann Arbor 42.28N 83.73W
04/15/2026 Washtenaw MI Emergency Mngr
Trees and power lines reported down across parts of the
County, especially in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area.
0149 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SW Ann Arbor 42.27N 83.75W
04/15/2026 M70 mph Washtenaw MI Co-Op Observer
Measured at the University of Michigan Stadium.
0205 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SW Inkster 42.27N 83.33W
04/15/2026 Wayne MI Emergency Mngr
Power lines and poles down across Middle Belt Rd south
of Van Born in Romulus.
0208 AM Tstm Wnd Gst Detroit Metro Intl Airp 42.23N 83.33W 04/15/2026 M69 mph Wayne MI ASOS
0208 AM Tstm Wnd Gst Willow Run Airport 42.24N 83.53W
04/15/2026 M63 mph Wayne MI ASOS
Measured at Willow Run Airport.
0214 AM Tornado 1 SW Melvindale 42.27N 83.19W
04/15/2026 Wayne MI NWS Storm Survey
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred
in Lincoln Park on April 15. A brief tornado touched
down near Wall Ave and Ruth Ave, and continued across
residential areas and nearby businesses, just south of
Outer Dr. The tornado lifted near Outer Dr and Meginnity
St.
0217 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SW Newport 41.99N 83.34W
04/15/2026 Monroe MI Emergency Mngr
Damage to trees and power lines starting around the
I-275 and I-75 interchange spreading east toward Estral
Beach
0230 AM Marine Tstm Wind 1 N Detroit River Light 42.01N 83.14W
04/15/2026 M52 mph LEZ444 MI C-Man Station
Delayed report.Measured wind gust of 52 mph at Detroit
River Light.
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| SPC National Storm Reports from April 14, 2026 |
Photos & Video
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| Ann Arbor, MI (Courtesy of Anne Irvine) |
Ann Arbor, MI (Courtesy of Brooke Odstrchel) |
Ann Arbor, MI (Courtesy of Hassoi) |
Ann Arbor, MI (NWS Storm Survey) |
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| Ann Arbor, MI (NWS Storm Survey) |
Ann Arbor, MI (NWS Storm Survey) |
Ann Arbor, MI (NWS Storm Survey) |
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| Albee Township, MI (WNEM) |
Environment
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| Figure 1: WPC Surface Analysis, valid 18 UTC April 14, 2026 | Figure 2: WPC Surface Analysis, valid 00 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 3: WPC Surface Analysis, valid 06 UTC April 15, 2026 |
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| Figure 4: Surface-Based CAPE, valid 04 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 5: Effective Bulk Wind Shear, valid 04 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 6: Effective Storm-Relative Helicity, valid 04 UTC April 15, 2026 |
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| Figure 7: Fixed-Layer Significant Tornado Parameter, valid 04 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 8: Precipitable Water, valid 04 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 9: DTX Sounding, valid 00 UTC April 15, 2026 |
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| Figure 10: Evolution of SPC Categorical Severe Weather Outlook - Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1 12z, Day 1 20z | Figure 11: SPC Categorical Severe Weather Outlook, valid 20 UTC April 14, 2026 | Figure 12: SPC Tornado Outlook, valid 20 UTC April 14, 2026 |
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| Figure 13: SPC Wind Outlook, valid 20 UTC April 14, 2026 | Figure 14: SPC Hail Outlook, valid 20 UTC April 14, 2026 | Figure 15: SPC Mesoscale Discussion #434, valid 0031 UTC April 15, 2026 |
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| Figure 16: Tornado Watch #113, valid 0055 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 17: SPC Mesoscale Discussion #438, valid 0223 UTC April 15, 2026 | Figure 18: SPC Mesoscale Discussion #440, valid 0403 UTC April 15, 2026 |
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| Figure 19: SPC Mesoscale Discussion #443, valid 0612 UTC April 15, 2026 |
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