Bow echo complex moved from Illinois and Wisconsin into Southern Lower Michigan. In addition, a separate area of thunderstorms developed ahead of the main line. Strong instability and a continued feed of moisture fed the line as it raced east at speeds of up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 10:15:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported damage to a barn and a billboard being blwon down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 10:45:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:10:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BEH)ROSS ARPT BNTN
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Benton Harbor airport recorded a 53 knot (61 mph) wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:26:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRON LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 18 to 24 inch diameter tree down across Fir Road, just north of the Michigan/Indiana state line. The spotter estimated winds of around 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:14:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRIEN SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were reported blown down by the public in the Berrien Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:47:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported multiple trees down two miles north of US 12, on Highway 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:52:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONSTANTINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported trees and tree limbs down. A eight inch diameter branch was blocking Riverside Drive, just west of Blue School Road in Constantine.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:55:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE RIVERS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported numerous trees and power lines down in and around Three Rivers.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 10:01:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported power lines and trees down onto the roadway, near Nottawwa and Ann Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:20:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees and tree limbs blown down in and around Millburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 09:25:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 12 inch diameter tree blown down blocking portions of the 400 block of Ridgeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 10:08:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: STURGIS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down, mainly on the east side of Sturgis.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 10:08:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported multiple trees and power lines down along Custer and Decker Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-11 10:00:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWATER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported two trees down, as well as roof damage to a commercial building. Damage is estimated at $15,000.