A rare mid winter severe weather event occurred and resulted in several reports of high winds and large hail.  There were few reports of damage associated with the severe weather.  However hail did briefly cover the ground near Mt. Pleasant, and one tree was blown down just southeast of Spring Arbor.  Two funnel clouds were also reported near Mt. Pleasant.

Hail in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:12:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWARD CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported one inch diameter hail 3 miles west of Howard City.

Hail in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:20:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEADLE LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported three quarters inch diameter hail near Beadle Lake.

Hail in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:20:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported near Lakeview airport.

Hail in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:35:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX LAKES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three quarters inch hail was reported near Six Lakes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 21:07:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD PLACE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A 59 knot gust was estimated near Battle Creek.

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:46:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported just southwest of the Mt. Pleasant airport.

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:47:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One and a half inch diameter hail was reported in Winn.

Funnel Cloud in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 21:01:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two funnel clouds were sighted near Mt. Pleasant, as reported by amateur radio operators in the area.

Hail in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 19:28:00 to 07-JAN-08 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON SHRS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported by a county official in Norton Shores.

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:49:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One inch diameter hail was reported near the Mt. Pleasant airport.

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:50:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported one and a quarter inch diameter hail near the Mt. Pleasant airport.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 19:50:00 to 07-JAN-08 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENSLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported by a trained spotter two miles west of Ensley Center.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 19:55:00 to 07-JAN-08 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was measured 7 miles east of Newaygo.

Hail in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:55:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that hail covered the ground just southeast of the Mt. Pleasant airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 21:54:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Reynolds and Horton roads three miles southeast of Spring Arbor.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:50:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near the Mt. Pleasant airport estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

Hail in MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:27:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSTFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported by an amateur radio operator near Rustford.

Heavy Rain in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 07-JAN-08 20:47:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported street flooding at the intersection of Getty and Sherman with water estimated at eight inches deep.