Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after deadly tornadoes killed four.

Between March 28 and 30, 2025, a severe winter storm hit northern Michigan with extreme ice accumulation, causing prolonged and widespread power outages, hazardous conditions and record levels of infrastructure damage.

Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in three Southwest Michigan counties affected by four tornadoes that left four people, including a child, dead. The impacted areas include Branch, Cass and St.

The governor also announced that the State Emergency Operations Center had been activated to coordinate a statewide response.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.

Shortly after declaring a state of emergency for three southwest Michigan counties, Governor Gretchen Whitmer took to the air to survey the damage left behind by a series of deadly tornadoes. Gov.

Whitmer is one of three U.S. political figures selected for the 2026 honor by Americans for the Arts. She'll accept the award March 11 in Lansing.

No tornado watch was issued for Michigan on Friday, even though the NWS later determined a supercell spun out four tornadoes.