Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states

The state saw 33 tornadoes last year and severe flooding as researchers say links to climate change are undeniable

The tornado hit west Ann Arbor at 1.45am on 15 April, passing through Veterans Memorial park, where it knocked several mature oak trees and ripped up baseball field fences before setting its sights on a local ice rink.

It came up through the parking lot and, in that time, the pressure differential between the tornado and the air inside the rink collapsed the wall," said Scott Spooner, a manager at Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation.