A large and complex low pressure system impacted the Great Lakes region. Southeast Michigan saw heavy rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain that began on Friday (April 13) and lasted through Sunday (April 15). This system brought 2 main periods of precipitation, with a short break in between on Saturday. Total rainfall of 1 to 2 inches was common in many locations in Southeast Michigan, with 2-3 of snow and sleet north of I-69, and about 1/4 to 1/2 of ice from freezing rain between the I-94 and I-96 corridors. Widespread tree damage and power outages from an combination of the snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. In total, DTE and Consumers Energy reported power outages for nearly 500,000 customers due to the event. Additionally, strong and persistent northeast winds lead to lake shore flooding around Saginaw Bay and on the Lake Erie shoreline. Wind gusts at or above 50 MPH where reported in Bay county on the 14th.

Winter Storm in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 6.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 6.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lakeshore Flood in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 15-APR-18 04:00:00 to 15-APR-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Homes had to be evacuated in Luna Pier. Lake shore flooding was reported in Bangor Township, with water reportedly reaching houses. Several streets reported flooding along the Monroe Shoreline, specifically in La Salle Township. Significant flooding reported over Grand Beach and North Shores, as evacuations also took place, with water impacting homes.

Lakeshore Flood in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 15-APR-18 06:00:00 to 15-APR-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lake shore flooding was reported in Bangor Township, with water reaching some homes.

Winter Storm in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 14-APR-18 00:00:00 to 15-APR-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter