A slow moving low pressure system and it's attendant cold front brought an early October severe weather episode with numerous reports of large hail and several reports of high winds with severe thunderstorms.

Hail in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 10:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported in Fruitland township.

Hail in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 13:45:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPHALIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported in Westphalia.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 17:20:00 to 02-OCT-06 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BITELY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail was reported three miles north of Volney.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 17:55:00 to 02-OCT-06 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported just north of Volney.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 00:05:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Mason county.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSCEOLA, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 00:35:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVART MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down in and near Evart.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 01:00:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 01:25:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON SHRS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 01:30:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROLLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 06:40:00 to 02-OCT-06 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 06:40:00 to 02-OCT-06 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 18:10:00 to 02-OCT-06 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Three quarters inch hail was reported in Ferry.

Hail in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 18:10:00 to 02-OCT-06 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported seven eighths inch diameter hail in Colfax.

Hail in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 18:20:00 to 02-OCT-06 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Colfax.

Hail in MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 18:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Three quarters inch hail was reported in Morley.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 19:26:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWAYGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch hail was reported in Newaygo.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 19:33:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWAYGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported one inch diameter hail in Newaygo.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 19:37:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Three quarters inch hail was reported in Grant.

Hail in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 19:55:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported two miles west of Shelby.

Hail in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 03-OCT-06 21:18:00 to 03-OCT-06 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 06:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVERT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Public

One and three quarters inch hail was reported in Covert.

Hail in MASON, MICHIGAN
From 03-OCT-06 23:51:00 to 03-OCT-06 23:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported at Ludington State Park.

Hail in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 00:38:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 01:30:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROLLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 06:10:00 to 04-OCT-06 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRATIOT, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 06:15:00 to 04-OCT-06 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported large hail in Breckenridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREESOIL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported widespread wind damage (downed trees) across northern Mason county.

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 04-OCT-06 06:15:00 to 04-OCT-06 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch diameter hail was reported three miles east southeast of Shepherd.

Hail in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 02-OCT-06 06:40:00 to 02-OCT-06 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public