Severe storms developed during the evening hours in an extremely unstable environment. Two tornadoes occurred. The first tornado touched down in west central Kent County from Alpine Township to Plainfield Township and was rated an EF-1. The second tornado touched down in eastern Ingham County from Williamston to Webberville, before continuing on into Livingston County, and was rated an EF-2 in Ingham County before weakening to an EF-1 in Livingston County. The thunderstorms produced numerous areas of 60 to 75 mph wind gusts and vivid lightning. The combination of the tornadoes, strong wind gusts, and continuous lightning resulted in power outages to 460,000 customers statewide.

Thunderstorm Wind in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:00:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY PARK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous reports of downed trees and tree limbs in and especially east to southeast and south of Lansing.  One woman was killed when a tree fell onto her home.

Thunderstorm Wind in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:22:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST HILLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that many large trees and tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:10:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous reports of downed power lines, trees and tree limbs across portions of Clinton county.

Thunderstorm Wind in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:28:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURELIUS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many reports of downed trees, branches and power lines were received from across Ingham county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:40:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were multiple reports of downed trees and limbs and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 21:07:00 to 24-AUG-23 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JXN)REYNOLDS FLD JA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Jackson airport reported a peak wind gust to 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in EATON, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:10:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND LEDGE ARPT
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and tree limbs and power lines across portions of Eaton county. Some houses were damaged from falling trees and some power poles were damaged.  Numerous trees were also snapped or uprooted in and near Grand Ledge along with damaged utility lines and buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in IONIA, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 19:45:00 to 24-AUG-23 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down.  15 power poles were snapped and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted in Saranac.  In Portland several trees were also snapped or uprooted.

Hail in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 18:45:00 to 24-AUG-23 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter hail was reported near Grant.

Tornado in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 19:15:00 to 24-AUG-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTGATE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began east of Peach Ridge Avenue and north of 6 Mile Road and moved east northeast for almost 9 miles, ending just west of Rockford High School. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. Structural damage was done to buildings in the 5600 block of Alpine Avenue and to homes in a subdivision just north of the intersection of 7 Mile Road and Pine Island Drive. Peak wind speeds in this area were estimated to be 110 mph making this an upper end EF-1 tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 19:03:00 to 24-AUG-23 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  A woman and two girls were also killed near Cedar Springs when the vehicle they were traveling in lost control in a heavy downpour and hydroplaning accident.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 19:20:00 to 24-AUG-23 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were numerous reports of damage to homes as a result of fallen trees and tree limbs.  Many power lines were also downed.

Tornado in INGHAM, MICHIGAN
From 24-AUG-23 20:29:00 to 24-AUG-23 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDAN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 75.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado moved east northeast and onto I-96 where it remained for around 1.5 miles before turning southeast. The tornado crossed M-52 South of I-96 where it remained just south of I-96 until it crossed into Livingston County after Wallace Road north of Van Orden Road. The tornado briefly continued in Livingston County before lifting near Van Buren Road west of Nicholson Road.  EF-2 damage occurred near and along I-96 with hundreds of trees snapped, several outbuildings heavily damaged and a few homes
having roof, siding and window damage. The tornado resulted in 2 deaths and 3 injuries of persons in vehicles on I-96. Both people killed were travelling west as the tornado was travelling east. One of the fatalities was immediate and one person succumbed to their injuries around a week later. Numerous semi trucks were blown over as the tornado crossed onto I-96.  The roof of an assisted living facility in Williamston was ripped off by the tornado, where one minor injury was reported. At least 41 power poles were snapped and 400 power lines were downed.