Thunderstorms developed and moved across Lake Michigan during the evening hours on June 19th.  Several hours of intense rainfall occurred starting around 7:00 PM EST. The ground was already saturated from early morning thunderstorms that produced very heavy rainfall. In addition to the heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes accompanied the thunderstorms.

Tornado in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 20:53:00 to 19-JUN-09 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees and large branches were broken where the tornado touched down. Structural damage was found near the intersection of 1st Street and Ab Avenue.  This was the most significant damage. A roof was torn off of a 30x30 square foot outbuilding resulting in the failure of two walls. A nearby house received around 20% shingle loss and soffit damage. Numerous large trees were found across 1st Street. Approximately one-half mile east of the intersection of 1st Street and Ab Avenue, about 35% of trees were snapped or uprooted with numerous branches down in a forested area.  Several utility wires were also down.  Scattered tree and large branches were torn down near where the tornado lifted off of the ground.

Tornado in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 20:38:00 to 19-JUN-09 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICORA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage to both trees and structures were found along the tornado path. A Circa 1940 pole barn was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted just over a half a mile west of Chicora north of 108th Avenue.  Further down the tornado's path, garage doors were blown out and carried 300 yards while two boats were blown out of the garage.  The house suffered 80% shingle loss with one 2-foot diameter hole in the roof on the home's west side. This was approximately 0.35 miles north of Chicora.  The most extensive damage occurred approximately one mile northeast of Chicora along 42nd Street.  A roof was partially torn off of a house.  A barn was blown about 20-feet off of its foundation.  There were several telephone poles snapped with wires wrapped around a tree.  A roof was ripped off a small unoccupied house with one wall collapsed.  Debris was lofted up to one-half mile across a field.  More shingle loss was found on the west side of a home located two-miles northeast of Chicora.  Nearly 80% shingle loss was witnessed.  Several utility poles were snapped with widespread tree damage through the area. More damage to a home was observed about a quarter-mile west of Schermerhorn Lake. The damage happened when numerous falling trees crushed it. One-quarter mile of 39th street was blocked by fallen trees. The trees were piled up to 15-feet deep on the road. As the tornado was weakening, a 30-foot metal tower was bent over half way up. This was located near the intersection of 37th Street and 109th Avenue. Minor roof damage was also noted to a home in this area.

Tornado in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 21:08:00 to 19-JUN-09 21:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLAND JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees and large branches were knocked down across North 28th Street near the tornado touchdown. The most extensive damage was located approximately two-miles northwest of Richland south of E C Avenue. The roof was torn off a ranch-style house and completely destroyed with pieces of truss carried one-half mile. Insulation was found over one-mile away from the tornado damaged home. The back deck of the home was destroyed with a large piece of the deck thrown approximately 100 yards. All trees were snapped or uprooted around the house with two uprooted trees carried 30-40 feet. Nearly 1.8 miles northwest of Richland, about 50% of trees were snapped or uprooted with numerous branches down along the tree line.

Flash Flood in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 20:00:00 to 20-JUN-09 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VRIESLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 34.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of damage to homes and streets across the warned area occurred. Over 2000 homes sustained some type of damage during the flooding.  In terms of roads impacted by water, there were four road closures, twenty five road washouts and forty roads were covered by water.
A Local State of Emergency was declared.

Flash Flood in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 20:00:00 to 20-JUN-09 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND RAPIDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

During the evening hours, four cars stalled in high water at 28th street east of Division. Flooding of the terminal building at the Grand Rapids Airport was also reported. High water was reported over Thornapple Road in Cascade Township. Cars also stalled in flood waters on 52nd street near Brenton.  Flooding was also reported at 44th and Kenowa in Grandville.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 21:00:00 to 20-JUN-09 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASTINGS MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding was reported throughout the city of Hastings.

Flash Flood in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-09 01:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding of Bauer Road with more than six inches of flowing water from the Looking Glass River was reported. A rainfall measurement of 3.75 inches was reported in this location.

Flash Flood in IONIA, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 21:00:00 to 20-JUN-09 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a report of twelve to fifteen inches of water covering Grand River Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 19:38:00 to 19-JUN-09 19:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVERISEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter three miles southwest of Drenthe reported that six inch branches and tree limbs crashed through the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 21:30:00 to 19-JUN-09 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EATON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm damages a grain silo, a Burger King sign, and blew down tens of trees just south of the city center.

Flash Flood in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 20:00:00 to 20-JUN-09 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous reports from trained spotters, fire department and media were received during event. Several reports of road washouts in and near the city of Wayland. There were also several reports of flooding in the vicinity of Old Mill Road.  Additional reports of water in basements were received on 40th Street as well. Road washouts and significant damage to roads numbered 57 by the end of the heavy rain event.
A Local State of Emergency was declared.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 19:20:00 to 19-JUN-09 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTTAWA BEACH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tens of trees were blown down on the north side of Lake Macatawa from Holland State Park east into Holland.  The most concentrated blowdown was near the intersection of Edgewood Dr. and Roosevelt Ave on the northwest side of Holland.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUN-09 20:15:00 to 19-JUN-09 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARMELEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barry county emergency manager reported that several trees were blown down across the county.  More specifically, a tree was blown down two miles south of Woodland, three miles north of Middleville and four miles east southeast of Middleville.