US Midwest Severe Storms and Floods
Key Questions
What tornado activity was reported in Michigan during the April storms?
Tornadoes including an EF1 and EF0 were reported in Michigan. These storms also brought huge hail, strong winds, and flooding across the Great Lakes region.
What flooding impacts occurred in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin streets were inundated, trapping drivers, with the Wisconsin River over flood stage. Additional impacts included Ann Arbor school closures, ice damage, and a fish kill of 1750 fish, with more rain expected.
Were there evacuations due to the storms in the Midwest?
Evacuation alerts were issued in Michigan as a dam neared overflow threshold near the Great Lakes and Chicago areas. Officials warn of multi-day flood threats.
What severe weather affected the DFW area?
Hail and heavy rain continued north of DFW, with storms intensifying, bringing hail, lightning, and heavy rain across the region.
Is the severe weather threat ongoing in the Midwest?
The situation is developing with multi-day threats of severe storms, floods, and hail. Officials warn that flood risks are escalating after record rain.
Apr storms bring tornadoes (MI EF1/EF0), huge hail/winds/floods Great Lakes/Chicago evacs/multi-day threat; WI streets inundated/trapped drivers/Ann Arbor school/ice damage/1750 fish kill/Wisconsin River over flood stage/more rain incoming; DFW hail/heavy rain north.