Electric Forest Evacuated Due to Severe Storms

Electric Forest, a four-day music festival in Rothbury, Michigan, experienced a significant disruption on its final night. Tens of thousands of attendees were compelled to evacuate the festival grounds on Sunday evening due to the imminent threat of severe weather.

The evacuation order was issued around 8:45 p.m. as a line of storms, some potentially severe, moved towards West Michigan. This occurred during the highly anticipated set by Michigan native GRiZ at Sherwood Court, approximately 30 minutes into his performance. Attendees were instructed to exit as they entered and find shelter in vehicles or protected areas.

Lightning and heavy raindrops began around 9:30 p.m., mirroring a similar situation in 2024 where severe storms ended the festival's last day abruptly. Festivalgoers were advised to monitor the official Electric Forest app for updates. The venue gates eventually reopened in the early morning hours of Monday, with music resuming by 3 a.m. The festival is produced by Madison House Presents and Insomniac Events.