Powerful thunderstorms developed over Lake Michigan late in morning of the 8th, ahead of an incoming cold front. These storms produced very large hail, and some damaging winds, as they swept across northern Michigan. Approximately 60 percent of the cherry crop in northwest lower Michigan was damaged by the severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:04:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were downed, briefly closing streets near Bunker Hill Road and Supply Road.

Hail in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAPID CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:35:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARRAGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:44:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARRAGH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 11:15:00 to 08-JUL-16 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERIC
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 11:49:00 to 08-JUL-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 12:11:00 to 08-JUL-16 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:07:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:09:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated winds to 60 to 65 mph.

Hail in MISSAUKEE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 12:45:00 to 08-JUL-16 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Farm buildings were damaged by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPENA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:28:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HTL)HOUGHTON LAKE A
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 58 mph gust was measured at the Roscommon County Airport. Large tree limbs were also downed in the area.

Hail in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 14:07:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDISH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 14:10:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSSINEKE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 14:15:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDISH CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were downed just north and northeast of Standish.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:57:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GINN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A camper was blown open, and an outbuilding had its roof torn off.

Hail in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:17:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOCUS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Considerable damage done to area fruit crops, cherries in particular.

Hail in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:40:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUTTONS BAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Considerable damage done to fruit crops, especially cherries.

Hail in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Considerable damage to area crops, including cherries.

Hail in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 12:44:00 to 08-JUL-16 12:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLMAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some damage done to area crops, including soybeans and wheat.

Hail in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 13:27:00 to 08-JUL-16 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPENA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some damage done to area crops, including wheat and soybeans.

Hail in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 09:50:00 to 08-JUL-16 09:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPIRE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 2.00M
Reported by: Public

Hail to golfball-sized was reported in Empire, and up to three inches in diameter in Glen Arbor. Some vehicles were damaged, and a few homes lost windows and skylights. Considerable damage was done to orchards and vineyards in the area.

Hail in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 10:49:00 to 08-JUL-16 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST JORDAN
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some vehicles were damaged by very large hail.

Hail in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 11:43:00 to 08-JUL-16 11:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL LAKE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous vehicles were dented by very large hail, and some windows were broken. Area fruit crops sustained considerable damage.

Hail in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JUL-16 09:51:00 to 08-JUL-16 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TVC)TRAVERSE CITY A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter