Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Michigan, August 24, 2007

A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Trained spotters reported several trees and power lines down.

A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Damage from this brief tornado was consistent with EF0 scale damage with maximum winds near 75 mph. There was substantial damage to a barn with a portion of its metal roof peeled off and the trusses damaged. Another barn had its shingles peeled off. There were also numerous large tree branches down along the short path of the tornado.

This tornado first touched down approximately 4 miles northeast of Fowlerville at 1630EST between Owosso and Fleming Roads approximately three-fourths of a mile north of Chase Lake Road in Cohoctah Township, Livingston County. Tornado damage was observed from the ground continuously for 14 miles in Livingston County through Cohoctah Township, Deerfield Township and northwest Tyrone Township where the tornado entered Genesee County and the City of Fenton. The tornado damaged 71 homes/buildings and leveled hundreds of trees in Livingston County. Eight homes were destroyed in Cohoctah and Deerfield Townships. The damage along the path was predominately consistent with EF1 scale damage (associated with approximately 100 MPH winds). However, there were 2 sections in Livingston County consistent with EF2 scale damage (and associated with approximately 130 mph winds). The first section of EF2 damage occurred along Schrepfer Road in Cohoctah Township, where a single family dwelling was destroyed. The second section of EF2 damage occurred near the intersection of Center and Mack Roads in Deerfield Township, where substantial structural and tree damage was observed. A third and final section of EF2 damage occurred in Genesee County through the City of Fenton. The average path width in Livingston County was 200 yards. The tornado exited Livingston County across Bennett Lake Road approximately a half mile west of U.S. 23 at 1649EST. It then continued for 4 miles across southeastern Genesee County and for another 5.5 miles in western Oakland County.

The local newspaper reported significant damage on the south side of the North Lake area. Numerous large trees and power lines were down within a tight area along Lakeshore Drive and North Territorial and Stofer Roads. Several homes suffered from wind damage. There were also reports of windows blown out. The winds also knocked a transformer and pole into the lake. The local newspaper estimated that the damages would be measured in tens of thousands of dollars.

Broadcast media reported multiple trees down.

This is the same tornado that began in Livingston County's Cohoctah Township. The tornado crossed into Genesee County approximately 3 miles west southwest of Fenton at 1649EST. The City of Fenton sustained the greatest amount of damage where the tornado path widened to approximately one-quarter mile, including the snapping and uprooting of hundreds of trees, de-roofing of both residential and municipal structures, and the partial collapse of a large retail structure near the intersection of Owen Road and U.S. 23. Of the approximately 250 homes/buildings damaged in Fenton, two were destroyed and five sustained major damage. The tornado was rated as EF2 in Fenton with wind speeds estimated at approximately 130 MPH. The average path width in Genesee County was 350 yards. One person in Fenton received minor injuries after being struck by flying glass. The tornado exited Genesee County one mile east of Fenton at 1700EST and then continued in Oakland County for another 5.5 miles.

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 MPH.

A trained spotter reported large tree branches down.

This is the same tornado that began in Livingston County's Cohoctah Township and eventually tore a path through the City of Fenton in southwestern Genesee County. The tornado exited Genesee County and moved into Oakland County via Grange Hall Road at 1700EST. Of the 30 homes/buildings damaged in Oakland County, two were destroyed. The most significant damage in Oakland County occurred on Holly's north-side along the Grange Hall Road corridor and was rated as EF1 with wind speeds estimated at approximately 100 MPH. The average path width in Oakland County was 150 yards. The tornado ended in Oakland County approximately 3 miles northeast of Holly at 1707EST.

This tornado touched down in Salem Township in extreme northeastern Washtenaw County. The initial tornado damage was noted just north of Seven Mile road and just west of Tower road in the area of Salem Farms Drive and Sunset Drive. This damage was primarily to trees, along with some shingle damage to roofs of houses. The damage path continued northeast to the Northville Crossings subdivision where there was damage to roofs and sidings of several homes. Further northeast there was tree damage along Currie Road just south of Eight Mile Road. The damage path weakened and ended along 8 mile and Chubb road in Washtenaw County. Throughout the path of the tornado, damage estimates were consistent with EF0 scale damage, with maximum winds near 70 mph along Sunset Drive and in Northville Crossings. Other damage to trees was more consistent with winds 55 to 60 mph. The average path width was 50 yards.

A trained spotter reported many trees down.

Broadcast media reported trees down on homes and vehicles in the City of Northville. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $30K.

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down and siding blown off a home. Winds were estimated at 65 MPH.

A trained spotter reported trees down.

A trained spotter reported numerous trees and power lines down.

This tornado tracked for several miles through Hadley Township, narrowly missing the town of Hadley. The initial tornado damage was observed one-half mile southwest of the Gregory and Brigham road intersection in Hadley Township. Significant damage to homes, outbuildings, and garages was observed at the intersection of Gregory and Brigham roads, and farther east along Brigham road. Damage to homes in this area was consistent with EF1 scale damage and maximum winds of roughly 110 mph. In addition, hundreds of trees were uprooted and/or snapped along Gregory Road and along Brigham road to near Hadley road. Lighter tree damage consistent with EF0 scale damage and winds around 70 mph occurred from the Hadley and Brigham road intersection northeastward to Pratt road (just west of Herd road). The average path width was 150 yards.

A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 65 MPH.

A trained spotter reported a tree 6 inches in diameter down.

Law enforcement reported trees down.

A trained spotter reported large tree branches down and estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

A trained spotter reported tree branches 5 inches in diameter down.

The local newspaper reported 15 live wires and 5 trees down throughout the city of Farmington. A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

The local newspaper reported a 100-year-old decorative maple down in Petersburg.

The local newspaper reported a barn down on M-50 just west of Dundee.

The local newspaper reported a large tree down on Tecumseh Street.

The local newspaper reported a large tree down on Meanwell Road, forcing authorities to barricade that section of the road until clean-up crews could get to it the following morning.

Broadcast media reported six trees down across the city with several homes and several vehicles damaged by the fallen trees.

Law enforcement reported widespread trees down throughout the city of Monroe and across eastern portions of Monroe County. Many homes and businesses suffered damage. The City of Monroe declared an emergency later in the night and asked people to stay off the streets. Winds were estimated at 65 MPH. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $75K.

The local newspaper reported dozens of trees down throughout Ferndale. Several homes and several vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.

A trained spotter reported a large tree down and estimated the wind gusts at 65 MPH.

The local newspaper reported damage to trees, power poles, and power lines in and around the St Clair Shores areas. Winds were estimated at 70 MPH.

A trained spotter reported large trees down and shingles blown off a house. Winds were estimated at 70 MPH.

A trained spotter reported a large tree branch 1 foot in diameter down.

A trained spotter reported a large tree branch 1 foot in diameter down.

A trained spotter reported a utility pole down.

A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

A trained spotter estimated the wind gusts at 60 MPH.

Trained spotters reported numerous trees down across southeastern Lapeer County.

A home caught fire during a heavy storm after it was struck by lightning. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $10K.

A trained spotter reported power lines down.

A trained spotter reported shingles blown off a roof.

A trained spotter reported multiple large tree branches down.

The local newspaper included photographs of a 35-foot motor home on its side. The wind also picked up and tossed a 300-pound table across the patio at the same home and blew a large tree down on the home next door. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $25K.

A trained spotter reported a tree down.

Law enforcement reported several trees and power lines down.