A line of strong to severe storms tracked across Southeast Michigan on the afternoon of October 23, 2020 ahead of a strong cold front. The storms led to numerous reports of wind damage (trees downed and damage to outbuildings or roofs) and several instances of hail. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state due to the storms.

Hail in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 12:08:00 to 23-OCT-20 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:47:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: AZALIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 12:25:00 to 23-OCT-20 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOTTS CORNERS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A metal grain silo was blown down. The roof of a garage was also blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:07:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINNEBOG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:12:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWOSSO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:14:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWOSSO CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and tree branches reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:19:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURON CITY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 14:01:00 to 23-OCT-20 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAPEER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple reports of trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 14:12:00 to 23-OCT-20 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMANS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous reports of trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 15:06:00 to 23-OCT-20 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:38:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports of trees and wires down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-20 13:36:00 to 23-OCT-20 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRANDVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports of trees and wires down.