diff --git a/frigate/storage.py b/frigate/storage.py
index 2088ea57c..5277b8ed9 100644
--- a/frigate/storage.py
+++ b/frigate/storage.py
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ class StorageMaintainer(threading.Thread):
         # check if need to delete retained segments
         if deleted_segments_size < hourly_bandwidth:
             logger.error(
-                f"Could not clear {hourly_bandwidth} currently {deleted_segments_size}, retained recordings must be deleted."
+                f"Could not clear {hourly_bandwidth} MB, currently {deleted_segments_size} MB have been cleared. Retained recordings must be deleted."
             )
             recordings = Recordings.select().order_by(Recordings.start_time.asc())