Michigan, 1998

Damaging Winds in Michigan, May 29, 1998

May 29, 1998 · NWS APX · 6 events in 4 counties and zones

6 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
6

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

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Event by event

6 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Manistee

When
May 29, 12:17 AM EST
Where
Manistee County, Wellston
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
44.220, -85.950

Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and overturned a 200 lb water pump.

Thunderstorm Wind, Manistee

When
May 29, 12:18 AM EST
Where
Manistee County, Manistee
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
44.250, -86.320

Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wexford

When
May 29, 12:40 AM EST
Where
Wexford County, Cadillac
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
44.250, -85.400

Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wexford

When
May 29, 12:40 AM EST
Where
Wexford County, 1 mi NE of Mesick
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
44.420, -85.680

Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees along M-72 and M-37.

Thunderstorm Wind, Missaukee

When
May 29, 1:00 AM EST
Where
Missaukee County, 5 mi NE of Lake City
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
44.380, -85.150

Strong thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Rhoby Road and Edwards Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roscommon

When
May 29, 1:22 AM EST
Where
Roscommon County, Prudenville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates
44.300, -84.650

Strong thunderstorm winds downed several trees along M-18.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5647390, 5647391, 5647392, 5647393, 5647394, 5647485.