Clinton County MI Emergency Management

05/18/2026

Clinton County Automated Weather Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:59PM EDT until May 18 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
SVRGRR

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Ingham County in south central Michigan...
Southeastern Ionia County in south central Michigan...
Clinton County in south central Michigan...
Northern Eaton County in south central Michigan...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 259 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southwest of Portland to 5 miles northwest
of Charlotte, moving northeast at 60 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR LANSING AND THE CAPITAL REGION.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Lansing... Charlotte... Mason...
St. Johns... Portland... East Lansing...
Grand Ledge... Potterville... Elsie...
Edgemont Park... DeWitt... Lansing Airport...
Eureka... Ovid... Dimondale...
Fowler... Sebewa... Westphalia...
Lyons... Vermontville...
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
http://www.weather.gov

05/18/2026

From The National Weather Service:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 18 at 1:00PM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
221 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN

CLARE GRATIOT ISABELLA
MECOSTA MONTCALM OSCEOLA

IN SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN

CALHOUN CLINTON EATON
INGHAM IONIA JACKSON

IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN

ALLEGAN BARRY KALAMAZOO
KENT OTTAWA VAN BUREN

IN WEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN

LAKE MUSKEGON NEWAYGO

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLEGAN, ALLENDALE, ALMA, AVONDALE,
BALDWIN, BANFIELD, BATH, BATTLE CREEK, BELDING, BIG RAPIDS,
BRADLEY, BRIDGETON, BROOKFIELD, CHARLOTTE, CHASE, CLARE, COVERT,
CROTON HEIGHTS, DEWITT, DORR, DOWLING, EAST LANSING,
EASTMANVILLE, EATON RAPIDS, ELM HALL, EVART, FENNVILLE,
FOREST HILL, FREMONT, GOWEN, GRAND LEDGE, GRAND RAPIDS,
GRAND VALLEY, GREENVILLE, GRESHAM, HARTFORD, HASTINGS, HAWKINS,
HOLLAND, IDLEWILD, IONIA, IRONS, IRVING, ITHACA, JACKSON,
JENISON, KALAMAZOO, KEELER, LAMONT, LANGSTON, LANSING, LEOTA,
MARION, MARNE, MATTAWAN, MCDONALD, MIDDLEVILLE, MOUNT PLEASANT,
MUSKEGON, NEWAYGO, NORTON SHORES, ORLEANS, OTSEGO, PARIS,
PAW PAW, PISGAH HEIGHTS, PLAINWELL, PORTAGE, PORTLAND, REED CITY,
REEMAN, RIVERDALE, SEARS, SMYRNA, SOUTH HAVEN, ST. JOHNS,
ST. LOUIS, TURK LAKE, WACOUSTA, WAVERLY, WAYLAND, WINN, WOODBURY,
WOOSTER, AND WYOMING.
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http://www.weather.gov

04/27/2026

From The National Weather Service:

Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 1:44PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
http://www.weather.gov

04/15/2026

Good afternoon!

We have been out all morning surveying the County for damage from last night's round of storms.

If you have photos of damage within Clinton County, please consider leaving them in the comments on this post, or sending us a pm, be sure to include a general location if you can. This will assist us with getting an accurate picture for the National Weather Service. We appreciate any help we can get!

04/15/2026

Clinton County Automated Weather Alert:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 11:14PM EDT until April 15 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
TORGRR

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Clinton County in south central Michigan...

* Until midnight EDT.

* At 1114 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 10
miles northeast of Portland, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
St. Johns around 1125 PM EDT.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov

04/15/2026

Clinton County Automated Weather Alert:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 11:01PM EDT until April 14 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
TORGRR

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Gratiot County in central Michigan...
Northern Clinton County in south central Michigan...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1100 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Carson City, or 13 miles southeast of
Stanton, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Elsie.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
http://www.weather.gov

04/15/2026

From The National Weather Service:

Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 8:56PM EDT until April 15 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 113 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN

CLARE GRATIOT ISABELLA
MECOSTA MONTCALM OSCEOLA

IN SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN

CALHOUN CLINTON EATON
INGHAM IONIA JACKSON

IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN

ALLEGAN BARRY KALAMAZOO
KENT OTTAWA VAN BUREN

IN WEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN

LAKE MASON MUSKEGON
NEWAYGO OCEANA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLEGAN, ALLENDALE, ALMA, AVONDALE,
BALDWIN, BANFIELD, BATH, BATTLE CREEK, BELDING, BIG RAPIDS,
BRADLEY, BRIDGETON, BROOKFIELD, CHARLOTTE, CHASE, CLARE, COVERT,
CROTON HEIGHTS, DEWITT, DORR, DOWLING, EAST LANSING,
EASTMANVILLE, EATON RAPIDS, ELM HALL, EVART, FENNVILLE,
FOREST HILL, FREMONT, GOWEN, GRAND LEDGE, GRAND RAPIDS,
GRAND VALLEY, GREENVILLE, GRESHAM, HART, HARTFORD, HASTINGS,
HAWKINS, HESPERIA, HOLLAND, IDLEWILD, IONIA, IRONS, IRVING,
ITHACA, JACKSON, JENISON, KALAMAZOO, KEELER, LAMONT, LANGSTON,
LANSING, LEOTA, LITTLE POINT SABLE, LUDINGTON, MARION, MARNE,
MATTAWAN, MCDONALD, MEARS, MIDDLEVILLE, MOUNT PLEASANT, MUSKEGON,
NEWAYGO, NORTON SHORES, ORLEANS, OTSEGO, PARIS, PAW PAW,
PISGAH HEIGHTS, PLAINWELL, PORTAGE, PORTLAND, REED CITY, REEMAN,
RIVERDALE, SEARS, SMYRNA, SOUTH HAVEN, ST. HUBERTS, ST. JOHNS,
ST. LOUIS, STONY LAKE, TURK LAKE, WACOUSTA, WAVERLY, WAYLAND,
WEARE, WINN, WOODBURY, WOOSTER, AND WYOMING.
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http://www.weather.gov

04/14/2026

Clinton County is in an ENHANCED risk for severe weather tonight.👀

The greatest risk for severe weather is expected between 8pm tonight through 4am tomorrow morning.

Possible hazards include:
💨Wind gusts reaching or exceeding 75 mph
🌪️Tornadoes
⛈️Hail up to 2 inches
As always, remember that LAYERS SAVE LIVES! Have multiple ways to receive alerts, warnings, and notifications; especially ones that will wake you up overnight!
📺📻 TV or Radio
🛜 Internet/Social Media
📱Phone
🗣️Word of Mouth
🚨Outdoor Warning Sirens
📻NOAA Weather Radio

03/14/2026

From The National Weather Service:

Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 1:22PM EDT until March 16 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and
Van Buren Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to midnight EDT Sunday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
http://www.weather.gov

03/13/2026

Important Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Testing information below. Clinton County will be participating in this upcoming test.

As part of Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, on March 18, 2026, Eaton, Calhoun, Clinton, and Ingham Counties and the City of Lansing will do a TEST of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. This test will be sent to all cell phones in the four counties listed and the City of Lansing. The test will occur at 12:59 pm, ahead of the 1:00 pm Voluntary Statewide Tornado Drill.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬:
TEST TEST: This is a TEST of your phone's Wireless Emergency Alert. Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties and Lansing are part of this TEST for Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week. You may also hear the outdoor warning (tornado) sirens activate as part of the Drill. Please take the survey to share feedback: arcg.is/0HDyiK THIS IS ONLY A TEST!!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 (𝐖𝐄𝐀)?
Think of getting an Amber Alert or Tornado Warning from the National Weather Service sent straight to your cell phone. There is a distinct alert tone, the tone repeats multiple times in quick succession, and most phones vibrate intensely along with the sound.

And you don't need to tweak anything on your phone to get this! While we occasionally send test alerts that would require you to change a setting if you wanted to receive (and we don’t recommend since they really intend to test the backbone and not phones) this will go out using the same route a “real” warning takes. But it will still be labeled a “TEST” to avoid any confusion.