Whitmer requests Biden declare major disaster at Gaylord tornado site
One of the worst tornados in Michigan history swept through the northern Michigan town, killing two and injuring 44 others.
Michigan senior's homes, livelihoods imperiled by intensifying floods
One Oak Park woman is convinced that mold from previous floods eventually killed the family's oldest member. And now, the same thing is unfolding with her mom.
Nearly all power restored to Gaylord after deadly tornado
The northern Michigan community was leveled in some places after a EF3-size tornado blew through the city.
Mid-Michigan dams failures that displaced thousands was 'foreseeable and preventable'
An expert panel ruled the collapses of the Edenville and Sanford dams near the city of Midland resulted from errors and miscalculations over nearly a century.
Detroit residents nervous ahead of 2022 flood season; 1,900 applications filed for basement protection plan
Residents still managing the fallout from last year's flood event are already worried about what this year's storms could bring. Detroit hopes its basement protection program will help alleviate some of those worries.
FEMA disaster assistance for Macomb and Oakland county residents
Homeowners and renters affected by the flooding of June 25-26 of this year are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Destroyed water heaters, broken appliances -- Inkster seniors still cleaning up mess after July flooding
Two Inkster seniors are dealing with messes in their basements after flooding in July.
Metro Detroit flood victims to receive $10 million in emergency relief funding
The money is meant to fill the gap for flood victims who already submitted claims to FEMA but didn't get as much as they needed to rebuild their homes.
President Joe Biden approves Michigan disaster declaration, unlocks federal funds for repairs
The declaration unlocks federal funds to offset damages from flooding and tornados reported June 25 and 26.
FEMA officials in Wayne County hold update on flood damage
The "most significant rainstorm" in decades flooded Wayne County in late June. Federal officials are in Detroit Thursday to assess the damage following a request by the governor.
Michigan opens emergency funds for low-income households in need of repairs
Families eligible for the assistance will need help with home repairs necessary to fix unsafe conditions and restore essential services.
Detroit works to clean up after severe flooding damages property, city
Detroiters are facing an uphill climb to clean up after over 5 inches of rain fell in just a few hours Friday night.
Resources available for flood victims in Metro Detroit
Homes, freeways, and everything in between got a bit of everything from the weekend weather. The severity of the storm has escalated into disaster declarations by the city of Detroit and Wayne County.
Michigan man dies in Lake St. Clair at Jobbie Nooner as storm blows through
A Michigan man died Friday afternoon while at Jobbie Nooner on Lake St. Clair when the boat he was in started taking on water during a strong thunderstorm.
Those affected by the mid-Michigan dam collapse in the summer have two dates to remember
The deadlines for any households affected by a mid-Michigan dam collapse over the summer have until Nov. 18 and Nov. 30 to get the paperwork in for both of them.
Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, St. Clair set record highs for May water levels
Three of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair set a record high for water levels for May, a sign that extreme weather is continuing to set unprecedented numbers.
Michigan sues owner of dam that broke, causing historic flooding in Midland
The state of Michigan is suing the owner of a mid-Michigan dam that ruptured after heavy rains, causing widespread flooding.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies causes uproar in Puerto Rico
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Michigan woman volunteers in Bahamas after Dorian's destruction
Nancy Malone has traveled the globe through her Hands of Light In Action organization helping people get back on their feet after natural disasters like earthquakes.