A strong upper level low moved across southern Michigan during the early evening of the 8th. This system triggered numerous thunderstorms across the region, some of which produced damaging winds and large hail. Three tornadoes also occurred during the evening. Commemoration ceremonies to mark the 50th anniversary of the deadliest tornado in Michigan history (one of the top ten in U.S. history) was ongoing in Beecher, north of Flint in Genesee county. Ironically, a tornado struck the southern portion of Genesee county at the same time the commemoration ceremonies were underway.

Hail in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:00:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 15:58:00 to 08-JUN-03 16:14:00 (EST)
Location: FOWLERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Van Riper and Cemetery roads. The tornado then lifted near the intersection of Grand River and Owosso roads. This tornado caused extensive tree damage and tore some shingles off of several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 18:54:00 to 08-JUN-03 18:54:00 (EST)
Location: BANCROFT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported two large trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:05:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:05:00 (EST)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported a large tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:25:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:25:00 (EST)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 64 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Hail in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:32:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:32:00 (EST)
Location: BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 18:35:00 to 08-JUN-03 18:35:00 (EST)
Location: GREGORY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:15:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 15:30:00 to 08-JUN-03 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 16:15:00 to 08-JUN-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 16:30:00 to 08-JUN-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported a large tree blown down.

Tornado in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 17:34:00 to 08-JUN-03 17:35:00 (EST)
Location: LAPEER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement and two trained spotters witnessed a brief tornado touchdown. No damage was observed with this tornado.

Tornado in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 16:35:00 to 08-JUN-03 16:48:00 (EST)
Location: FENTON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A tornado touched down in Camp Copneconic and produced extensive tree damage. The tornado then traveled northeast into southern Grand Blanc Township. The tornado hit Spring Oak subdivision on the north side of Baldwin Road approximately one mile east of Fenton road. The tornado completely destroyed the garage and front porches of three homes. Several homes had their garage walls destroyed. Several other homes had shingle and siding damage. The tornado continued through Aspen subdivision, where two homes sustained roof and garage damage. Several other homes in the subdivision lost shingles and siding. The tornado continued to the intersection of McWain and Pollock roads. Several homes sustained damage due to falling trees. The Michigan room on one home was destroyed. The tornado lifted just northeast of McWain road. An official storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service estimated winds between 100 and 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:35:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:35:00 (EST)
Location: DAVISON
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUN-03 19:00:00 to 08-JUN-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER