An unusual November severe weather outbreak - including an extremely rare tornado - impacted northern Michigan.  Thunderstorms ignited along and ahead of a strong cold front that crossed the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:15:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGGINS LAKE LAKE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were downed from east Higgins Lake to Roscommon.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYLING
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees downed in the Grayling area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:50:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLE RIDGE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 17:03:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 17:09:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITTEMORE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 17:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were downed, knocking down utility lines as well.  Old M-76 was closed for a period due to downed trees.  Shingles were removed from several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 17:11:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 17:34:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTON CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were downed in central Alcona County.

Tornado in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:27:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down, and immediately crossed I-75, in extreme southern Otsego County. The tornado touched down just north of mile marker 268. Numerous evergreen and poplar trees were downed. Most trees were simply blown over, a few were snapped. Estimated peak wind speeds were 65 to 75 mph.

Flash Flood in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MITCHELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts of just over two inches in an hour produced short-lived urban flooding in Cadillac. Numerous streets were impassible.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLADWIN, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 16:23:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHEATLEY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were downed over roads in western Gladwin County.

Flash Flood in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 17-NOV-13 15:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAVERSE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 14.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall amounts of just over two inches in an hour produced short-lived urban flooding in Traverse City. Numerous streets were impassible, including Veterans Drive, Garfield Road, and South Airport Road.