Tornado and Hail in Michigan, October 18, 2007

Name: Tornado and Hail in Michigan, October 18, 2007
Start: 2007-10-18T17:52
End: 2007-10-18T23:27
Location: Michigan

October 18, 2007 · NWS GRR · 76 events in 18 counties and zones

A late season severe weather outbreak occurred on October 18th. An EF-2 tornado struck Ingham county, resulting in millions of dollars worth of damage and two fatalities.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The toll

Deaths: 2
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $15 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 76

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 late season severe weather outbreak occurred on October 18th. An EF-2 tornado struck Ingham county, resulting in millions of dollars worth of damage and two fatalities. About a hundred structures were damaged in a subdivision on the south side of Williamston in Ingham county. The two fatalities occurred about four miles northeast of Williamston, where a modular home was flipped into a pond by the tornado.

There were also a tremendous amount of reports of wind damage with trees and power lines blown down, as well as several reports of three quarters to one inch diameter hail.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Rapids, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Oct 18, 4:30 PM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 18, 4:30 PM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
530 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

LATEST UPDATE...SHORT TERM...

.SYNOPSIS...(530 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007)
LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE TO THE LAKE SUPERIOR REGION TONIGHT.  THIS
SYSTEM WILL DRAG A COLD FRONT ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN LATE TONIGHT.  A
LINE OF STRONG STORMS IS EXPECTED THIS EVENING.  SOME OF THESE
STORMS COULD BE SEVERE WITH DAMAGING WINDS AND EVEN A POSSIBLE
TORNADO.  FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT WILL BE COOLER WITH PLENTY OF
CLOUDS AROUND ALONG WITH A FEW SHOWERS.  WINDS WILL REMAIN BRISK.
WEAK HIGH PRESSURE ROLLS IN FOR SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT DRYING
THE AREA OUT.
&&

.SHORT TERM...(530 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007)
WILL CANCEL THE WIND ADVISORY AS THE SYNOPTIC WINDS ARE ALREADY
DIMINISHING.  NPW WILL BE OUT SHORTLY.

SOME CONVECTION WAS UNDERWAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN CWA THIS AFTERNOON
AS THE INVERSION CAP WAS WEAKENING ALONG THE LAKE BREEZE.  THE CAP
REMAINS A BIT STRONGER SOUTH OF I96...BUT THIS TOO IS EXPECTED TO
BREAK TOWARD SUNSET.  INGREDIENTS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE
WEATHER INTO THIS EVENING.  EXPECT CONVECTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEAR THE
IL/IN BORDER ALONG THE THETA-E RIDGE BY LATE AFTERNOON.  THESE
STORMS WILL THEN MOVE NE INTO SW LOWER MI BY EARLY EVENING.  SHEAR
VALUES REMAIN VERY HIGH WHICH SUGGESTS LOW TOPPED ROTATING
THUNDERSTORMS.  THESE STORMS WILL ALSO BE TAPPING INTO 60-65KT WIND
AT H7.  THIS WILL LEAD TO VERY FAST STORM MOTION.  ANY LINE SEGMENTS
COULD BOW...LEADING TO DAMAGING WINDS.  MUCH OF THE SEVERE POTENTIAL
SHOULD END OVER THE EASTERN CWA BY 07Z AS A DRY WEDGE WORKS IN.

FRIDAY SHOULD START OFF WITH SOME SUNSHINE...ESPECIALLY IN THE EAST
AS THE DRY WEDGE WORKS EAST.  HOWEVER...FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY
WE WILL BE UNDER THE WRAP AROUND MOISTURE WITH PLENTY OF CLOUDS AND
SHOWERS.  THE DEEPEST MOISTURE WILL BE OVER THE NORTHERN CWA WHERE
LIKELY POPS WILL BE CARRIED.  SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL REMAIN BRISK
WHILE TEMPS WILL BE ABOUT 15 DEGREES COOLER.

THE MOISTURE LINGERS INTO AT LEAST THE FIRST HALF OF FRIDAY
NIGHT...SO WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY SCATTERED SHOWERS.  SOME DRYING
OCCURS FROM WEST TO EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  SO SOME OF THE SHOWERS
SHOULD END WITH SOME CLEARING POSSIBLE TOWARD DAYBREAK.

SKIES WILL CONTINUE TO CLEAR FROM WEST TO EAST SATURDAY AS WEAK HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS INTO THE CWA.

&&

.LONG TERM...(1115 AM EDT THU OCT 18 2007)
MEDIUM RANGE GUIDANCE REMAINS CONSISTENT FOR SUNDAY AND MONDAY IN
SHOWING SUNDAY WILL BE UNSEASONABLY MILD WITH MAX TEMPS REACHING THE
LOW TO MID 70S. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING A CHC OF SHOWERS MONDAY AND
MONDAY NIGHT. SIGNIFICANT MEDIUM RANGE GUIDANCE DISCREPANCIES BEGIN
TO ARISE FOR THE MID TO LATTER PORTION OF NEXT WEEK. HOWEVER AT THIS
POINT MODEL CONSENSUS STILL SUGGESTS A RETURN TO COOLER WX WITH MORE
SEASONABLE TEMPS FOR MID TO LATE NEXT WEEK WITH DRY CONDITIONS.

OUR GOING FCST ALREADY INDICATED THIS. THEREFORE FEW LONGER RANGE
FCST MODIFICATIONS WERE NECESSARY AT THIS TIME. WE HAVE OPTED TO
FOCUS THE MAJORITY OF OUR TIME AND ATTENTION TO CONTINUED ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION OF OUR SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL FOR THIS EVENING.

&&

.AVIATION...(110 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007)
VIS SAT TRENDS SUGGEST WE WILL HAVE A SCT-BKN STRATOCU DECK WITH
CLOUD BASES AT 2.5 TO 3.5 KFT AGL THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDY
CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 20
TO 25 KTS WITH GUSTS IN THE 35 TO 40 KT RANGE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE
STILL EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS EVENING WITH THE BEST CHANCE FOR
STORMS OCCURRING BETWEEN 00Z AND 06Z. WIND GUSTS COULD EASILY REACH
THE 40 TO 50 KT RANGE AND CERTAINLY POSSIBLY HIGHER THAN THAT WITH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS.

A FEW SHOWERS WILL LINGER OVERNIGHT AND A BKN-OVC LOW CLOUD
(STRATUS) DECK WILL MOVE IN TOWARD DAYBREAK FRIDAY AND LINGER
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

&&

.MARINE...(358 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007)
SUSTAIN WINDS WILL APPROACH GALE FORCE THROUGH FRIDAY.  WILL HOWEVER
KEEP WINDS JUST BELOW GALES AND EXTEND THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT.  WAVES COULD OCCASIONALLY REACH 10 FEET.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...(358 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007)
FAST MOVING STORMS TONIGHT SHOULD PRECLUDE ANY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING
ISSUES. AVERAGE BASIN RAINFALL SHOULD BE LESS THAN AN INCH ACROSS
MOST OF THE CWA THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT.

&&

.GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...NONE.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT FOR THE
NEARSHORE WATERS FROM ST JOE TO MANISTEE.

&&

SYNOPSIS:   JK
SHORT TERM: JK
LONG TERM:  LAURENS
AVIATION:   LAURENS
MARINE:     JK
HYDROLOGY:  JK

Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 18, 11:41 AM EST, 6 hours 11 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1241 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-190945-
MASON-LAKE-OSCEOLA-CLARE-OCEANA-NEWAYGO-MECOSTA-ISABELLA-MUSKEGON-
MONTCALM-GRATIOT-OTTAWA-KENT-IONIA-CLINTON-ALLEGAN-BARRY-EATON-
INGHPM-VAN BUREN-KALPMAZOO-CALHOUN-JACKSON-
1241 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

AN ORGANIZED LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER
ILLINOIS AND INDIANA BY THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON HOURS.  THIS
COMPLEX OF STORMS WILL MOVE NORTHEAST INTO LOWER MICHIGAN EARLY THIS
EVENING.  SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM ROUGHLY 6 PM
THIS EVENING UNTIL 1 PM FRIDAY MORNING. DPMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF
60 MPH WILL BE THE MAIN THREAT...HOWEVER THERE IS ALSO A RISK OF
TORNADOES.  THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE STORMS WILL BE SOUTH OF
A MUSKEGON TO BIG RAPIDS TO MT. PLEASANT LINE...ALTHOUGH SEVERE
STORMS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE NORTH OF THIS LINE.

SOUTH WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH ARE ALSO EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON WITH
WIND GUSTS TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THIS EVENING.

LMZ844>849-190945-
ST JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI-SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI-
HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI-GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI-
WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI-PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI-
1241 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

AN ORGANIZED LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER
ILLINOIS AND INDIANA BY THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON HOURS.  THIS
COMPLEX OF STORMS WILL MOVE NORTHEAST INTO LOWER MICHIGAN THIS
EVENING.  SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM ROUGHLY 6 PM
THIS EVENING UNTIL 1 PM FRIDAY MORNING. DPMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF
60 MPH WILL BE THE MAIN THREAT...HOWEVER THERE IS ALSO A RISK OF
TORNADIC WATERSPOUTS.

SOUTHERLY WINDS OF AROUND 30 KNOTS CAN BE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON
AND TONIGHT. WAVES OF 4 TO 7 FEET ARE EXPECTED. THIS WILL CREATE A
HAZARD TO SMALL CRAFT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

SOUTHWEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE DURING THE DAY ON
FRIDAY...BEFORE DIMINISHING TO WEST 10 TO 20 KNOTS LATE ON FRIDAY
NIGHT. WAVES OF 5 TO 8 FEET CAN BE EXPECTED ON FRIDAY BEFORE
SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THESE CONDITIONS WILL
CONTINUE TO POSE A HAZARD TO SMALL CRAFT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THIS EVENING.

NJJ/JK

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Oct 18, 1:52 PM EST, 4 hours before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
252 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

MIZ039-040-045-046-181930-
CLARE-ISABELLA-MECOSTA-OSCEOLA-
252 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

AT 248 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
DEVELOPING SHOWERS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM BRISTOL TO BIG
RAPIDS...MOVING EAST AT 20 MPH. INDIVIDUAL CELLS WITHIN THIS LINE
WERE MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. DUE TO THE RAPID MOTION OF THESE
SHOWERS...FREQUENT WIND GUSTS OF 50 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  REED CITY...          PARIS...              MORLEY...
  BIG RAPIDS...         ASHTON...             TUSTIN...
  STANWOOD...           STAMBAUGH CORNER...   LE ROY...
  HERSEY...             RODNEY...             PISGAH HEIGHTS...
  INA...                EVART...              DIGHTON...

GUSTY WINDS MAY CAUSE SMALL BRANCHES TO BE BLOWN DOWN...AND LOOSE
OBJECTS TO BLOW AROUND.

LAT...LON 4417 8556 4418 8546 4418 8463 4382 8464
      4382 8460 4347 8461 4348 8557
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 263DEG 22KT 4417 8560 4367 8560

TURNAGE

Special weather statement, Oct 18, 2:25 PM EST, 3 hours 27 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
325 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

MIZ039-182000-
OSCEOLA-
325 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

AT 321 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
RAPIDLY DEVELOPING THUNDERSTORM 6 MILES SOUTHEAST OF REED CITY...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.

FUNNEL CLOUDS...ONE HALF INCH DIAMETER HAIL...WINDS OVER 50 MPH...
OCCASIONAL CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...BRIEF MODERATE DOWNPOURS...ARE
POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  STAMBAUGH CORNER...   EVART...              DIGHTON...
  AVONDALE...           PISGAH HEIGHTS...     INA...
  PARK LAKE...          MARION...             HIGHLAND...

GUSTY WINDS MAY CAUSE SMALL BRANCHES TO BE BLOWN DOWN...AND LOOSE
OBJECTS TO BLOW AROUND. STAY AWAY FROM HIGH OBJECTS OUTDOORS SUCH AS
TREES. THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH
LITTLE ADVANCE WARNING. SEEK SHELTER IN A STURDY STRUCTURE UNTIL
THIS STORM HAS PASSED.

LAT...LON 4418 8535 4418 8511 4412 8510 4411 8509
      4407 8509 4381 8531 4381 8555 4382 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 208DEG 31KT 4384 8540

TURNAGE

Special weather statement, Oct 18, 4:52 PM EST, 1 hour before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
552 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

MIZ043-044-050-182230-
MUSKEGON-NEWAYGO-OCEANA-
552 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

AT 549 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM 11 MILES WEST OF ROOSEVELT PARK...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  ROOSEVELT PARK...     MUSKEGON...           CLOVERVILLE...
  WOLF LAKE...          WABANINGO...          DALTON...
  WHITEHALL...          MONTAGUE...           LAKEWOOD CLUB...
  TWIN LAKE...          ROTHBURY...           HOLTON...
  BRUNSWICK...          BRIDGETON...          ST. HUBERTS...

GUSTY WINDS OF OVER 50 MPH MAY CAUSE SMALL BRANCHES TO BE BLOWN
DOWN...AND LOOSE OBJECTS TO BLOW AROUND. SEEK SHELTER IN A STURDY
STRUCTURE UNTIL THIS STORM HAS PASSED.

A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT. THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO
PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH LITTLE ADVANCE WARNING.

LAT...LON 4381 8620 4345 8577 4312 8624 4312 8628
      4314 8630 4315 8631 4342 8647
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 207DEG 42KT 4319 8646

TURNAGE

Special weather statement, Oct 18, 5:22 PM EST, 30 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
622 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

MIZ037>039-043-044-182300-
LAKE-MASON-NEWAYGO-OCEANA-OSCEOLA-
622 PM EDT THU OCT 18 2007

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

AT 618 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM 10 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HESPERIA...MOVING NORTHEAST
AT 50 MPH.

FUNNEL CLOUDS...UP TO DIME SIZE HAIL...WINDS OVER 50 MPH...AND BRIEF
MODERATE DOWNPOURS...ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  HESPERIA...           ELBRIDGE...           WALKERVILLE...
  CRYSTAL VALLEY...     COLFAX...             WOODLAND PARK...
  BITELY...             WALHALLA...           NIRVANA...
  IDLEWILD...           CHASE...              BALDWIN...
  LUTHER...

GUSTY WINDS MAY CAUSE SMALL BRANCHES TO BE BLOWN DOWN...AND LOOSE
OBJECTS TO BLOW AROUND. SEEK SHELTER IN A STURDY STRUCTURE UNTIL THIS
STORM HAS PASSED.

A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT. THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO
PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH LITTLE ADVANCE WARNING.

LAT...LON 4417 8613 4417 8538 4348 8595 4347 8635
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 213DEG 45KT 4354 8617

TURNAGE

The radar

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 50 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:52 UTC.

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Event by event

64 thunderstorm wind, 9 hail, 2 funnel cloud, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Allegan

When: October 18, 5:52 PM EST
Where: Allegan County, 0.51 mi W of Plainwell
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.450, -85.640

Hail, Barry

When: October 18, 6:09 PM EST
Where: Barry County, 0.51 mi W of Hastings
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.650, -85.290

Hail, Montcalm

When: October 18, 6:16 PM EST
Where: Montcalm County, 0.85 mi NE of Vestaburg
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.410, -84.910

Funnel Cloud, Barry

When: October 18, 6:19 PM EST
Where: Barry County, 2.31 mi NNE of Morgan
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.650, -85.150

A coop observer reported a funnel cloud seven miles east of Hastings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osceola

When: October 18, 6:22 PM EST
Where: Osceola County, 0.69 mi S of Dighton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 44.070, -85.330

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail, Montcalm

When: October 18, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Montcalm County, 0.85 mi NE of Vestaburg
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.410, -84.910

Thunderstorm Wind, Ionia

When: October 18, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Ionia County, 2.14 mi WSW of Frost Corners
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.820, -84.920

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ionia

When: October 18, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Ionia County, Kent Corner
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.870, -84.970

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gratiot

When: October 18, 6:40 PM EST
Where: Gratiot County, 3.09 mi ESE of Riverdale Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.420, -84.790

A couple of trees were blown down by estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.

Funnel Cloud, Eaton

When: October 18, 6:41 PM EST
Where: Eaton County, 1.23 mi SE of Mulliken
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.760, -84.860

An emergency manager reported a funnel cloud two miles east of Mulliken.

Hail, Kalamazoo

When: October 18, 6:50 PM EST
Where: Kalamazoo County, 1.02 mi W of Portage
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.200, -85.590

Hail, Isabella

When: October 18, 6:51 PM EST
Where: Isabella County, 1.22 mi SW of Mt Pleasant Arpt
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 43.610, -84.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Isabella

When: October 18, 6:52 PM EST
Where: Isabella County, 1.22 mi SW of Mt Pleasant Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.610, -84.750

One 3 foot diameter healthy maple tree was blown down at Wisconsin and Lansing streets.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 0.86 mi SE of Grand Haven
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.060, -86.220

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 2.07 mi S of Grand Haven Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.000, -86.200

A tree was blown down onto a highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Buren

When: October 18, 7:05 PM EST
Where: Van Buren County, 1.02 mi W of Mattawan Arpk
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.200, -85.820

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:09 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 0.69 mi N of Waverly
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.810, -86.080

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:09 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 1.22 mi SW of Tallmadge
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.970, -85.850

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:10 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 1.01 mi E of Muskegon Lake
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.230, -86.260

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegan

When: October 18, 7:12 PM EST
Where: Allegan County, 1.23 mi SW of Holland
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 42.770, -86.140

A measured wind gust of 62 knots was recorded at the Spyglass Condominium complex in Holland.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:13 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 0.69 mi N of Waverly
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.810, -86.080

One tree was blown down by an estimated wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:15 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 0.86 mi SE of Nunica Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.070, -86.090

Several trees were blown down and blocked area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:15 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 0.86 mi NW of Robinson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.990, -86.080

Numerous trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:19 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 4.08 mi ESE of Twin Lake
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.340, -86.100

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:20 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 1.23 mi SE of Holland
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 42.770, -86.100

Three quarters inch diameter hail was reportd at the intersection of Chicago Drive and Waverly Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:20 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 1.66 mi ENE of Michillinda
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.340, -86.350

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:20 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 2.87 mi WNW of North Muskegon
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.270, -86.320

Large trees were blown down and there were power outages due to wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:25 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 1 mi W of Holton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.420, -86.100

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:25 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 1.38 mi N of Canada Corners
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.250, -85.850

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:27 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 2.05 mi SE of Harrisburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.160, -85.850

Several trees and power lines were blown down by estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:28 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 1.71 mi SW of Ravenna Streams Arpk
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.250, -85.970

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskegon

When: October 18, 7:28 PM EST
Where: Muskegon County, 3.77 mi NNE of Lakewood Club
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.430, -86.220

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:32 PM EST
Where: Kent County, Kent City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.220, -85.750

Trees and power lines were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:32 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 1.22 mi SE of Balmont
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.070, -85.600

Power poles and wires were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:35 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 2.44 mi SW of Evans
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.160, -85.490

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:36 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 0.86 mi SE of Sparta
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.160, -85.710

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:36 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 3.15 mi NNW of Belmont
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.160, -85.610

Power lines and several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail, Ionia

When: October 18, 7:40 PM EST
Where: Ionia County, 0.51 mi E of Saranac
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.930, -85.210

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegan

When: October 18, 7:44 PM EST
Where: Allegan County, 1.47 mi NNW of Castle Park
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.770, -86.210

One tree was blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:44 PM EST
Where: Kent County, Cedar Spgs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.220, -85.550

Power lines were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:45 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 1.71 mi SW of Pine Creek
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.810, -86.170

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegan

When: October 18, 7:46 PM EST
Where: Allegan County, 2.95 mi NNE of Watson Corners
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.570, -85.680

A large tree was blown down by estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 7:50 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 0.69 mi N of Sand Lake
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.290, -85.520

Trees and power lines were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail, Ottawa

When: October 18, 7:52 PM EST
Where: Ottawa County, 1.23 mi SE of Holland
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 42.770, -86.100

Thunderstorm Wind, Mecosta

When: October 18, 7:53 PM EST
Where: Mecosta County, 2.12 mi WNW of Morley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 43.490, -85.490

Numerous trees were blown down at 220th and One Mile road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montcalm

When: October 18, 7:55 PM EST
Where: Montcalm County, 0.69 mi S of Amble
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.420, -85.380

Trees and wires blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montcalm

When: October 18, 7:55 PM EST
Where: Montcalm County, 2.05 mi NW of Trufant
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.340, -85.380

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph blew down several power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 8:03 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 1.71 mi NE of Edgerton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.220, -85.450

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mecosta

When: October 18, 8:05 PM EST
Where: Mecosta County, 1.38 mi N of Altona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.550, -85.320

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mecosta

When: October 18, 8:05 PM EST
Where: Mecosta County, 0.69 mi N of Morley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.490, -85.450

Numerous trees were blown down across the southern portion of Mecosta county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montcalm

When: October 18, 8:08 PM EST
Where: Montcalm County, 1.47 mi NNW of Langston
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.340, -85.260

Trees and wires were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Buren

When: October 18, 8:10 PM EST
Where: Van Buren County, 1.47 mi NNW of Berlamont
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 42.400, -86.010

Wind gusts to 68 mph blew down several tree branches.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Buren

When: October 18, 8:18 PM EST
Where: Van Buren County, 0.86 mi SE of Keeler
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.110, -86.160

Numerous trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: October 18, 8:20 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 3.15 mi NNE of Sparta Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.170, -85.640

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clare

When: October 18, 8:23 PM EST
Where: Clare County, 2.04 mi SW of Dover
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.860, -84.780

Several trees and power lines were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Isabella

When: October 18, 8:35 PM EST
Where: Isabella County, 2.11 mi WSW of Vernon City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.770, -84.790

Several trees and power lines were blown down by estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Isabella

When: October 18, 8:35 PM EST
Where: Isabella County, 4.49 mi E of Brinton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.770, -84.910

Wind gusts of approximately 60 mph blew down multiple trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clare

When: October 18, 8:40 PM EST
Where: Clare County, 1.65 mi WNW of Lake
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 43.860, -85.030

Several trees and power were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Van Buren

When: October 18, 8:41 PM EST
Where: Van Buren County, 4.16 mi W of Decatur
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.110, -86.050

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kalamazoo

When: October 18, 8:50 PM EST
Where: Kalamazoo County, 1.02 mi E of Midland Park
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.380, -85.360

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kalamazoo

When: October 18, 8:50 PM EST
Where: Kalamazoo County, 1.47 mi SSW of Westwood
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.300, -85.590

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: October 18, 9:04 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 1.02 mi E of Springport
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.380, -84.660

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kalamazoo

When: October 18, 9:25 PM EST
Where: Kalamazoo County, 1.23 mi NW of Richland
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.380, -85.470

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kalamazoo

When: October 18, 9:25 PM EST
Where: Kalamazoo County, 1.54 mi W of Texas Corners
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.200, -85.710

Multiple trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Tornado, Ingham

When: October 18, 9:28 PM EST to 9:52 PM EST
Where: Ingham County, 4.13 mi W of Vantown to 4.62 mi NNW of Bell Oak
Rating: EF2
Path length: 17 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Continued into: Shiawassee, Mi (DTX)
Deaths: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $15 million
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 42.610, -84.300

A National Weather Service storm survey was conducted in Ingham county following the tornado that occurred on the night of October 18th. Based on extensive damage to buildings and trees the tornado was rated EF-2 with top winds estimated between 120 and 130 mph.

The tornado began just northeast of Mason around 10:28 pm EDT and|moved northeast at 40 to 45 mph through the town of Williamston|between 10:40 and 10:45 pm. Approximately 100 structures were|damaged in a subdivision on the south side of Williamston. Two|fatalities occurred about 4 miles northeast of Williamston where a|modular home and its 2 occupants were flipped into a pond. The|tornado then moved into Shiawassee county and dissipated shortly|thereafter.

The last time a fatal tornado occurred in Ingham county was on|August 14th, 1988 when one death resulted from a tornado that was|rated F-2 on the original Fujita scale.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: October 18, 9:41 PM EST
Where: Barry County, 0.69 mi N of Assyria
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.480, -85.130

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barry

When: October 18, 9:41 PM EST
Where: Barry County, 0.69 mi N of Assyria
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.480, -85.130

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: October 18, 10:09 PM EST
Where: Calhoun County, 1.47 mi SSE of Stanley Corners
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.200, -85.120

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Eaton

When: October 18, 10:12 PM EST
Where: Eaton County, 2.63 mi WNW of Potterville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.640, -84.780

One tree was blown down by estimated wind gusts of near 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Eaton

When: October 18, 10:12 PM EST
Where: Eaton County, 1.23 mi NW of Gresham
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.640, -84.900

One tree was blown down by an estimated wind gust of near 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Eaton

When: October 18, 10:30 PM EST
Where: Eaton County, 2.15 mi ESE of Bellevue
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 42.440, -84.980

A storm chaser reported estimated wind gusts up to 68 mph that blew down several tree branches.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: October 18, 11:02 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 1.53 mi E of Rives Jct
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.380, -84.420

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ingham

When: October 18, 11:06 PM EST
Where: Ingham County, 0.51 mi E of Bunker Hill Center
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.470, -84.310

A few trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ingham

When: October 18, 11:06 PM EST
Where: Ingham County, 2.13 mi SSW of North Aurelius
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.550, -84.540

Multiple trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: October 18, 11:08 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 0.86 mi NW of Tompkins Center
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.380, -84.540

Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ingham

When: October 18, 11:27 PM EST
Where: Ingham County, 0.86 mi NW of Dansville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 42.560, -84.310

Multiple trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Tornado, Ingham	2007-10-18	1	Male	Mobile/Trailer Home	Direct
Tornado, Ingham	2007-10-18	1	Female	Mobile/Trailer Home	Direct

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Funnel Cloud: A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.
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.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 62467, 62468, 62469, 62465, 62477, 62470, 62478, 62479, 62480, 62466, 62471, 62472, 62481, 62482, 62483, 62484, 62485, 62486, 62487, 62538, 62488, 62489, 62490, 62491, 62473, 62492, 62493, 62494, 62495, 62496, 62497, 62498, 62499, 62500, 62501, 62502, 62503, 62474, 62504, 62505, and more.