This event will be remembered for the extreme intensity of large hail it generated. A most unusual hailstorm pounded areas in a 3 mile radius around the city of Durand. Severe hail fell for nearly an hour. At times, the hail was as big as golf balls. Hundreds of homes and vehicles suffered significant damages, totaling nearly 5 million dollars in this area alone. Large hail also caused significant damages to cars in and around the Adrian area. Mostly hail reports were received, but we did get a few wind damage reports from thunderstorm downbursts.

Hail in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 17:20:00 to 26-JUL-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LOTHROP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 18:02:00 to 26-JUL-07 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of M-21 and M-13.

Hail in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 18:02:00 to 26-JUL-07 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 17:48:00 to 26-JUL-07 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LOTHROP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail covering the ground.

Hail in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 20:35:00 to 26-JUL-07 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 20:35:00 to 26-JUL-07 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMARIA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 20:37:00 to 26-JUL-07 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:18:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:35:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement estimated wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:20:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:34:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 17:40:00 to 26-JUL-07 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 18:00:00 to 26-JUL-07 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINES
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 17:20:00 to 26-JUL-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LOTHROP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement estimated wind gusts at 58 MPH.

Hail in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:39:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail the size of golf balls pelted the area, denting many vehicles. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $75K.

Hail in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:20:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 18:10:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.80M
Crop damage: 2.00M
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail hammered areas in a 3 mile radius around Durand for 50 minutes. The hail, at times, was as big as golf balls. A local newspaper reported $1.8M in hail damages to homes alone. Hundreds of vehicles also took a beating. Local experts estimated damages at an average of $4K per vehicle. This information was used to estimate $1M in total damages to vehicles. Many crops in the area were also destroyed. One farmer estimated $400K in  losses to soybeans alone. Total crop damages were estimated at a conservative $2M, bringing the total cost of this hailstorm to nearly $5M.

Hail in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:34:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 20:23:00 to 26-JUL-07 20:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:35:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITTAKER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:43:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITTAKER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:53:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMPTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 18:05:00 to 26-JUL-07 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:35:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported large tree branches down and estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Lightning in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:42:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported $250K in lightning damages to computer, radio and telephone equipment at county buildings in downtown Adrian.

Hail in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:42:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported hail damages to sheriff's department patrol cars at the Lenawee County Fair. Total property damages, including other vehicles parked in the fairgrounds parking lot, were estimated at roughly $75K.

Lightning in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 19:50:00 to 26-JUL-07 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported lightning damage to electrical systems at Delphi Automotive Systems. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $50K.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-07 21:18:00 to 26-JUL-07 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 MPH.