Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
523 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
...NWS Damage Survey for 06/09/26 Tornado Event...
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.44 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards
Start Location: Freeland / Saginaw County / MI
Start Lat/Lon: 43.5229, -84.1094
End Location: 2 N Freeland / Saginaw County / MI
End Lat/Lon: 43.5432, -84.1153
A tornado touched down in Freeland, Michigan, just south of the
Freeland Road, Washington Road, and Webster Road intersection.
The tornado caused roof damage to businesses just south of
Freeland and Washington Roads, then continued north-northwest.
Several homes sustained siding and minor roof damage between
Freeland Road and Sarle Road. Homes along Sarle Road and into
Prairie View Court were hardest hit. One home lost part of their
roof, numerous homes sustained siding damage, a large shed or
outbuilding was destroyed, and a few homes had their garage doors
blown in. Tree damage was also noted in these neighborhoods,
along with a few RVs or large campers flipped over and moved. An
estimated 30 to 40 homes total had some level of damage as the
tornado moved through Freeland.
NWS Detroit would like to thank Saginaw County Emergency
Management for their assistance with surveying shortly after the