Severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours of November 17th in advance of a strong cold front.  The storms blew down and uprooted numerous trees across lower Michigan, caused numerous power outages, significant straight line wind damage and even several brief weak EF-0 tornadoes.

Tornado in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced multiple brief EF-0 tornadoes along a more than 50 mile path from Muskegon county northeast through Newaygo county into Mecosta county.  The tornadoes were on the ground for very short periods of time.  Mostly tree damage was incurred but there was also damage to several buildings and fences.

Tornado in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 14:55:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced multiple brief EF-0 tornadoes along a more than 50 mile path from Muskegon county northeast through Newaygo county into Mecosta county.  The tornadoes were on the ground for very short periods of time.  Mostly tree damage was incurred but there was also damage to several buildings and fences.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 14:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON LAKE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A severe thunderstorm produced a measured wind gust of 62 mph at the Muskegon GLERL site.  There were several reports of downed trees and power lines across Muskegon county.  In Canada Corners, seven light poles were blown down and several large trees were snapped or uprooted at Moss Ridge golf course.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:36:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTAWAN ARPK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey indicated that microburst straight line wind damage with maximum winds of 75 mph caused part of the roof of Mattawan high school to be torn off.  Several trees were blown down and awning and roof damage was also incurred at an apartment.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 14:35:00 to 17-NOV-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND HAVEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported power lines were blown down in Grand Haven.

Hail in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:09:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail near Monterey.  A trained spotter in Dorr reported a measured wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:10:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRON CENTER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 63 mph in Byron Center.  A 59 mph gust was reported at East Grand Rapids high school and several other spotters reported gusts to around 60 mph and downed tree limbs and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECOSTA MORTON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported significant tree and structural damage on 80th avenue between M20 and Garfield.  Boats were also flipped in a boat yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:42:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph in Alamo.  Several trees and power lines were blown down in and around Kalamazoo.

Hail in IONIA, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported three quarters inch hail near Clarksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARE, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:06:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down and one person was injured by a falling tree.  Part of US-10 was blocked by several downed large trees and one tree fell on a house.

Hail in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOWEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs were blown down and three quarters inch hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:04:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BTL)KELLOG ARPT BTL
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 70 mph wind gust was measured at the Battle Creek airport and hail up to seven eighths of an inch was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRATIOT, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:05:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST HILL
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 67 mph wind gust 2 miles north of Alma.  A few trees were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:13:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several large branches were blown down and some damage to gutters and shingles of a restaurant.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:13:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIDMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A county emergency manager reported multiple power poles and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:26:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Barry county central dispatch reported that severe thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a house and barn near Coats Grove and Woodland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:39:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LAN)CAPITOL CTY ARP
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 61 mph severe thunderstorm wind gust was measured at Lansing Capital City airport.

Hail in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:47:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNLEE PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported seven eighths inch diameter hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:45:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETRIEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three residences and trees and outbuildings damaged by wind gusts up to 70 mph and possible very brief EF-0 tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:39:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANSING
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 61 mph was reported at Lansing.

Tornado in MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:20:00 to 17-NOV-13 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG RAPIDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced multiple brief EF-0 tornadoes along a more than 50 mile path from Muskegon county northeast through Newaygo county into Mecosta county. The tornadoes were on the ground for very short periods of time. Mostly tree damage was incurred but there was also damage to several buildings and fences.