As crazy as this statement is going to sound, Michigan is pretty fortunate when it comes to severe weather. Sure, Michiganders deal with blizzards and freezing temperatures during winter, but generally, we don’t have too much to worry about. A tornado here and there (except this year, which is reaching a record), and a small earthquake every few years. But thankfully, due to Michigan’s location, we never have to deal with destructive hurricanes.
Well, rarely. There have been a few instances where severe hurricanes have made their way to Michigan, dumping loads of rain and bringing powerful winds with them, most recently in 2024 with Hurricane Beryl. But the next worst hurricane came way back in 1961 when…..