National Weather Service Confirms Tornadoes in Detroit and Lincoln Park
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado impacted Detroit and an EF0 tornado hit Lincoln Park.
Detroit, MI, September 5, 2026 —
The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in the metropolitan Detroit area. An EF2 tornado impacted the city of Detroit, while an EF0 tornado was confirmed in Lincoln Park.
Tornado classifications are based on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, which rates tornadoes based on wind speed and the damage they cause. An EF2 tornado is capable of producing significant damage with estimated wind speeds between 111-129 miles per hour. An EF0 tornado is the weakest category, with estimated wind speeds between 65-85 miles per hour, typically causing light damage.
Specific details regarding the exact date and time of the tornado impacts, the precise paths taken by each storm, the extent of damage in Detroit and Lincoln Park, or any reports of injuries or fatalities were not immediately available from the National Weather Service confirmation statement.
Further information from the National Weather Service is anticipated as damage assessments are completed. The agency’s confirmation follows preliminary reports or observations of severe weather activity in the region.
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