Michigan, 1999

Damaging Winds in Michigan, July 31, 1999

July 31, 1999 · NWS GRR · 2 events in 2 counties and zones

A line of thunderstorms developed along a lake breeze boundary during the early afternoon hours, and intensified as it moved east. Several reports of downed trees were received across Ingham and Jackson counties.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$20,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
2

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS GRR wrote it up.

A line of thunderstorms developed along a lake breeze boundary during the early afternoon hours, and intensified as it moved east. Several reports of downed trees were received across Ingham and Jackson counties.

The radar

The Detroit radar (KDTX), 83 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:02 UTC.

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2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ingham

When
July 31, 1:05 PM EST to 1:15 PM EST
Where
Ingham County, Leslie to Stockbridge
Measured
53 kt (61 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS STORM SURVEY
Coordinates
42.450, -84.430

2 foot diameter trees were downed in Leslie and in Stockbridge.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
July 31, 1:05 PM EST
Where
Jackson County, Pleasant Lake to Grass Lake
Measured
53 kt (61 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS STORM SURVEY
Coordinates
42.400, -84.330

Several large trees were downed near Pleasant Lake and Grass Lake.

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: 5708819, 5708820.