Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front on the afternoon of May 13, 2014. Storms raced east across most of Southeast Lower Michigan, causing a broad area of damage. Several trees and power lines were downed, along with reports of wind gust measurements ranging from 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 15:15:00 to 13-MAY-14 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees reported down, along with power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 13:12:00 to 13-MAY-14 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEMENT CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees blown down on a Church Property.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 13:54:00 to 13-MAY-14 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread trees down, some of which fell onto homes which caused structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:37:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CLEMENS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 13:58:00 to 13-MAY-14 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted and fell onto detached garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:02:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large trees reported down on wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:18:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:02:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:38:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER LINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:38:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELVIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power pole and wires reported down.

Flash Flood in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:10:00 to 13-MAY-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENT CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple streets were flooded, including I-75. Vehicles were stranded due to the high water. Although rainfall totals where only around 1 inch, heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches from the previous day set the stage for the Flash Flooding which occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 13:55:00 to 13-MAY-14 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ARB)ANN ARBOR MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inch diameter tree limbs reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:11:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEDDES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:30:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG LADA FLD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:32:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG LADA FLD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Large tree and wires reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:36:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LULU
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Large tree and wires reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 15:00:00 to 13-MAY-14 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree was reported blown down on a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 15:21:00 to 13-MAY-14 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CLAIR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:38:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DISCO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 13:52:00 to 13-MAY-14 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINCKNEY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and large tree limbs reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 13:32:00 to 13-MAY-14 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The top of a small tree was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:16:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROMULUS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 13-MAY-14 14:14:00 to 13-MAY-14 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A fence was reported blown over.