A strong cold front ran headlong into warm and humid air in place over Michigan.  Thunderstorms ignited by midday in Eastern Upper Michigan, and became widespread by late afternoon in Northern Lower Michigan.  A large number of storms became severe, as this became the largest severe weather outbreak in Northern Michigan in several years.  Millions of pounds of fruit crops were destroyed by hail and wind.

Hail in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 15:31:00 to 17-JUL-06 15:31:00 (EST)
Location: GLENNIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 15:45:00 to 17-JUL-06 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:00:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: POLASKI
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Tennis ball sized hail along north shore of Long Lake.

Hail in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:00:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:11:00 (EST)
Location: LELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Substantial damage done to fruit crops, including tart cherries, apples, and peaches.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 13:51:00 to 17-JUL-06 13:51:00 (EST)
Location: OCQUEOC
Magnitude: 53 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large trees downed.

Hail in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 15:04:00 to 17-JUL-06 15:04:00 (EST)
Location: LUZERNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 11:57:00 to 17-JUL-06 11:57:00 (EST)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Trees down near Lower Tahquamenon Falls.

Hail in MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 13:20:00 to 17-JUL-06 13:20:00 (EST)
Location: POINT AUX PINS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Nickel sized hail on Bois Blanc Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:27:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:27:00 (EST)
Location: INTERLOCHEN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Falling tree destroyed camper.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: GRAYLING
Property damage: 6K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Runoff overwhelmed drainage system on Michigan Avenue.  Water backed up from the street into storefronts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:15:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: GRAYLING
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees downed just north of Higgins Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:17:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:17:00 (EST)
Location: TRAVERSE CITY
Magnitude: 51 MG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Five trees downed in Bryant Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:18:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:18:00 (EST)
Location: LAKE ANN
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees downed.  Five homes damaged by falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:20:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: CURRAN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: TAWAS CITY
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and power lines downed.  Camper trailer flipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:20:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:27:00 (EST)
Location: TRAVERSE CITY
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Several trees downed southeast of Traverse City, and a school fence was knocked over.  Large swath of trees, 20 yards wide and over 100 yards long, downed near east shore of Long Lake.  Over 200 trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:42:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees downed.  Roof and large deck of home near Shanty Creek heavily damaged by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: THOMPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees downed.

Lightning in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Home damaged by lightning strike.

Hail in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: KEWADIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 30K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Damage to fruit crops, especially apples, apricots, and cherries, as well as corn fields.

Hail in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:23:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:23:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: ALPENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:42:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: MANCELONA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:45:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: CURRAN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines downed at intersection of M-65 and Hubbard Lake Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:50:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: GRAYLING
Magnitude: 65 MG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and power lines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 16:18:00 to 17-JUL-06 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: ELK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 53 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Large trees downed along US-31.

Thunderstorm Wind in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:00:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: KALKASKA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees downed at intersection of county road 571 and Twin Lake Road.

Hail in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:10:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:14:00 (EST)
Location: GRAYLING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:50:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:50:00 (EST)
Location: MANTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A falling tree destroyed the office of the Lake Billings Campground.

Hail in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:33:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:33:00 (EST)
Location: HALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 13:41:00 to 17-JUL-06 13:41:00 (EST)
Location: OCQUEOC
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel sized hail at Huron Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 13:41:00 to 17-JUL-06 13:41:00 (EST)
Location: OCQUEOC
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 13:45:00 to 17-JUL-06 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: BLACK LAKE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees downed.  Pontoon boat flipped.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:38:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:38:00 (EST)
Location: WEST BRANCH
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:38:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:38:00 (EST)
Location: MIO
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 45K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees downed along Camp Ten Road.  A home on Cherry Creek Road was almost split in two by a falling tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:15:00 to 17-JUL-06 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: HOUGHTON LAKE
Magnitude: 51 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Two large trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:16:00 to 17-JUL-06 18:16:00 (EST)
Location: TURNER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees downed along Turner Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:20:00 to 17-JUL-06 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: WEST BRANCH ARPT
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 17:55:00 to 17-JUL-06 17:55:00 (EST)
Location: HIGGINS LAKE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees downed.  Home heavily damaged when a large oak tree fell and punctured the roof.

Hail in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:04:00 to 17-JUL-06 18:04:00 (EST)
Location: HONOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:10:00 to 17-JUL-06 18:10:00 (EST)
Location: ROSE CITY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flash Flood in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 18:30:00 to 17-JUL-06 20:10:00 (EST)
Location: MIO
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Kittle Road washed out in Elmer Township.  Two other roads also affected.  Roads were still closed two weeks later.

Hail in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 17-JUL-06 19:09:00 to 17-JUL-06 19:09:00 (EST)
Location: OLD MISSION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA