An upper disturbance moving along and north of a warm front caused severe thunderstorms over portions of the west half of Upper Michigan from the evening of the 2nd into the early morning of the 3rd.

Heavy Rain in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMASA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Amasa measured 2.51 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBBS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The US Forest Service reported several roads washed out in the area around Perch Lake north of Iron River where an estimated three to four inches of rainfall fell.

Hail in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 16:02:00 to 02-JUL-12 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORTUNE LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred in Bewabic State Park.

Hail in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 22:32:00 to 02-JUL-12 22:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARAGA CARLSON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail fell and 40 mph winds were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 21:55:00 to 02-JUL-12 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Ironwood Police reported dozens of downed power lines and downed trees blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 21:55:00 to 02-JUL-12 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRONWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 8-10 inch diameter tree snapped in half during strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 21:57:00 to 02-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESSEMER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The sheriff received reports of numerous trees and power lines downed across Gogebic county. The public also reported an 8-inch diameter dead tree snapped at the base and  a portable basketball hoop that broke in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 23:19:00 to 02-JUL-12 23:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERGLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Ontonagon sheriff received numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines on the southern end of Ontonagon county, mainly near Bergland along M-64.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 23:45:00 to 02-JUL-12 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed onto a power line. No specifics were known on the diameter or the timing of the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:05:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIPLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 dispatcher said they received numerous reports of downed trees on a power line near Lake Linden. There was an additional report of trees down on US-41 north of Hancock.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:07:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were downed on power lines and across the road 10 miles south of M-28 on US-141.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:20:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEQUAMING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 6 to 8-inch diameter trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:25:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARAGA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 1-2 ft diameter willow tree was snapped off. The base of the willow tree was around 3-4 ft in diameter. Debris from the tree was strewn across the yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:30:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESTORIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed and a dock was ripped off. Ponding water was observed at Fence Lake Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 23:30:00 to 02-JUL-12 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERSMEET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 dispatcher said they received numerous reports about downed trees and power lines. There were also reports on varying degrees of tree damage. No specifics on tree damage or location were available.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:30:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINS LNDG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a camper trailer at Van Riper State Park. The trailer was totaled, but no injuries occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:45:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: (P59)COPPER HARBOR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 dispatcher received a report of trees blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:45:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAWARE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 dispatcher said they received numerous reports from across the county about downed trees blocking the road. Most of the trees were approximately 6 inches to 1 foot in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:55:00 to 03-JUL-12 00:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG BAY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at the Big Bay GLOS site.

Heavy Rain in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 23:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured 2 to 3 inches of rain across Keweenaw County.

Heavy Rain in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 22:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELKIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observer measured 2.35 inches of rain 5 miles west-northwest of Baraga.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 03-JUL-12 00:58:00 to 03-JUL-12 01:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARNOLD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Arnold reported a few trees down.

Heavy Rain in HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-12 22:30:00 to 03-JUL-12 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured 2 to 3 inches of rainfall across Houghton County.