A severe weather outbreak on July second resulted in numerous reports of wind damage and large hail.  The strong to severe thunderstorms also produced very heavy rain, flooding, and even flash flooding across portions of Kalamazoo county.
Strong winds with gusts over 60 mph, along with large areas of wind damage, occurred from Muskegon to Grand Rapids and Lansing, south to Kalamazoo. In parts of Allegan county, winds were estimated between 65 to 75 mph by the National Weather Service, which conducted a storm survey of the area. These winds brought down dozens of trees and snapped eight power poles southwest of Fennville. In northwest Kalamazoo county, the winds blew the roof off a home at 15th Street and 102nd Avenue.
Large hail of three quarters of an inch in diameter or greater was reported from Muskegon to Montcalm county, including southern Newaygo and northern Kent counties. Another area or large hail stretched from Allegan county east through Ingham county and south into Kalamazoo and Jackson counties. The hail was large enough to damage some crops. The largest hail was 1.75 inches near Morley and 1.5 inches near Lakewood Club in Muskegon county.

Hail in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:35:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVET STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter sized hail near Olivet Station.

Hail in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:35:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVET STATION
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement near Olivet Station reported one and a quarter inch diameter hail that resulted in widespread damage to corn.  A five mile stretch of destroyed corn and wheat was reported along Martin Road.

Hail in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 13:27:00 to 02-JUL-08 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported one inch diameter hail just south of the Muskegon airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 13:47:00 to 02-JUL-08 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPER CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that numerous trees were blown down and blocked M43.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 15:55:00 to 02-JUL-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported one inch diameter hail near Croton.

Hail in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMBLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail near Amble.  Golf ball sized hail was covering the ground near North County Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW RICHMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near New Richmond reported an estimated wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:12:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERMONTVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

An Eaton county official reported that numerous trees were blown down just west of Vermontville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:04:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD PLACE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 56 knot measured wind gust was recorded at Springfield Place.

Hail in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:09:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINNEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported one inch diameter hail and a wind gust to 60 mph near Kinneville.

Hail in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 12:47:00 to 02-JUL-08 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail was reported by an amateur radio operator in downtown Whitehall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 13:25:00 to 02-JUL-08 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 52 knot measured wind gust was recorded in Muskegon.

Thunderstorm Wind in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:55:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that trees were blown down and a roof was blown off of a home at 15th Street and 102nd Avenue.

Hail in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINWELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported seven eighths inch diameter hail.

Hail in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:38:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated that nickel sized hail fell in Charlotte.

Hail in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:46:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: County Official

An Eaton county official reported three quarters inch diameter hail near Charlotte.

Hail in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:37:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVET STATION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported three quarters inch diameter hail near Olivet Station.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 13:50:00 to 02-JUL-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported estimated wind gusts to near 60 mph near Marne.

Hail in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:37:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported near Charlotte.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 13:50:00 to 02-JUL-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down and power poles were snapped at the intersection of Kenowa Avenue SW and Hall.

Hail in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:26:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONONDAGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported by a trained spotter just northwest of Onondaga.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 15:44:00 to 02-JUL-08 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWAYGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported one inch diameter hail in Newaygo.

Hail in BARRY, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 15:53:00 to 02-JUL-08 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: County Official

One inch diameter hail was reported by a Barry county official in Hastings.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:55:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that several large tree branches were blown down one block west of the court house in St. John's.

Hail in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 02-JUL-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The public reported one and a half inch diameter hail near Dalton.

Hail in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 15:21:00 to 02-JUL-08 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter one mile east of Muskegon Lake reported one inch diameter hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 15:42:00 to 02-JUL-08 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 52 knot estimated wind gust was reported by a trained spotter near Waverly.

Hail in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 13:57:00 to 02-JUL-08 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Grand Rapids reported seven eighths inch diameter hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:05:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported estimated wind gusts to 60 to 65 mph which blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that a McDonald's sign was blown over in Standale.

Hail in JACKSON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:35:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOLLWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Knollwood Park reported seven eighths inch diameter hail.

Hail in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 02-JUL-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOOLCRAFT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported in Schoolcraft.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMADGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large trees were blown down and blocked Lake Michigan Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 18:25:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKS MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Cooks Mills reported an estimated wind gust to 52 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:20:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CORDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down and a power line was also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING GROVE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported estimated wind gusts of 65 to 75 mph that blew down numerous trees and snapped eight power poles just northeast of Spring Grove.

Hail in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:22:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRON CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Byron Center reported one inch diameter hail.

Hail in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:08:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Grand Rapids reported three quarters inch diameter hail and a wind gust estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:08:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 56 knot wind gust was measured at Wood Tv 8 in Grand Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:19:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large branches were blown down along M66.

Hail in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KALAMAZOO AUSTIN FLD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported three quarters inch diameter hail on Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 18:04:00 to 02-JUL-08 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Brooklyn reported that the entire city was without power due to blown down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in IONIA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 14:20:00 to 02-JUL-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELDING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

An Ionia county official reported that numerous trees were blown down countywide and that power was out in the city of Ionia.

Flash Flood in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-08 18:40:00 to 02-JUL-08 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding in Kalamazoo caused water to reach the windows and windshields of cars, several of which became submerged underwater beneath the Norfolk Southern Railroad viaduct on East Michigan Avenue.  This occurred near the East Michigan Avenue and Riverview Drive intersection.