Michigan's recent string of tornadoes has brought the statewide total to 25 so far this year through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. "Through mid-May, that's the fastest pace we've experienced," said Steven Freitag, a meteorologist with the agency based in White Lake Township.

After a chaotic and emotional day, the clean-up effort in Collings Lakes, New Jersey, is just beginning in this community.

Kentucky and Missouri declare states of emergency after deadly tornadoes Two killed in Virginia during bout of severe thunderstorms St. Louis tornado kills 5, injures 38, damages 5,000 properties Federal resources offered to affected states by Homeland Security secretary May 17 (Reuters) - An unstable spring weather system spawned tornadoes overnight in the U.