Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for counties affected by severe weather in April. Whitmer says severe storms, heavy rain, rapid snowmelt, and nine confirmed tornadoes caused widespread damage and severe flooding in 43 counties across Michigan between April 10 and 21. During April, the National Weather Service issued a record […]
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