Storms that rolled into West Michigan Tuesday night brought hail, lightning, severe thunderstorm warnings and flooding across the area.

Overnight storms dropped heavy rain and golf-ball-sized hail on West Michigan. Some areas—like Jenison and Walker—received nearly three inches of rain.

Local communities are asking residents to stay away from areas heavily damaged by storms across southwest Michigan Friday, March 6. "Union City experienced significant storm damage this evening, particularly around the Union Lake and downtown areas.

City High Middle School, Center for Economicology, Southwest Elementary School, and Zoo School are closed Wednesday after the storm. All other Grand Rapids Public Schools are open.

Additional federal funding will be available to assist Northern Lower Michigan with recovery after the disruptive 2025 ice storm.

Multiple outlets have reported that President Donald Trump has agreed to offer additional federal funding to northern Michigan counties impacted by the devastating ice storms last March.

A number of non-profits from throughout the country are gathered in southwest Michigan right now, working alongside neighbors to pick up the pieces after Friday's tornadoes.

Northern Michigan communities have received additional federal funding to aid in recovery efforts following a historic ice storm that caused widespread damage.

A Michigan resident captured haunting footage of a tornado forming in Three Rivers. The tornado reportedly arrived during severe storms on March 6, 2026, according to PEOPLE. Kain