EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Ann Arbor, Michigan
EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Ann Arbor, Michigan
US · Published Apr 16, 2026
An EF-1 tornado hit Ann Arbor, MI, early Wednesday, causing significant damage.
The tornado had peak winds of 110 mph and traveled 1.7 miles.
Damage includes uprooted trees, collapsed walls, and roof damage to multiple buildings.
Tornado causes significant damage early Wednesday morning
Early Wednesday morning, an EF-1 tornado struck Ann Arbor, Michigan, resulting in significant damage to local infrastructure. Confirmed by the National Weather Service, the tornado reached peak winds of 110 mph and touched down near Jackson Avenue and Interstate 94 at approximately 1:44 a.m. It traveled southeast, significantly impacting Veterans Memorial Park and nearby residential neighborhoods. The storm caused extensive damage, including uprooted trees, snapped light poles, and the collapse of the east wall of the Veterans Memorial Park ice arena. Additionally, the University of Michigan's Yost Ice Arena sustained damage to its metal roof, and an elementary school experienced partial roof failure. The tornado lifted around 1:46 a.m. after traveling 1.7 miles.
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