mi_1997_damage.csv

,BEGIN_YEARMONTH,Day,BEGIN_TIME,END_YEARMONTH,END_DAY,END_TIME,EPISODE_ID,EVENT_ID,STATE,YEAR,EVENT_TYPE,CZ_TYPE,CZ_FIPS,CZ_NAME,WFO,BEGIN_DATE_TIME,CZ_TIMEZONE,END_DATE_TIME,INJURIES_DIRECT,INJURIES_INDIRECT,DEATHS_DIRECT,DEATHS_INDIRECT,DAMAGE_PROPERTY,DAMAGE_CROPS,SOURCE,MAGNITUDE,MAGNITUDE_TYPE,FLOOD_CAUSE,CATEGORY,TOR_F_SCALE,TOR_LENGTH,TOR_WIDTH,TOR_OTHER_WFO,TOR_OTHER_CZ_STATE,TOR_OTHER_CZ_FIPS,TOR_OTHER_CZ_NAME,BEGIN_RANGE,BEGIN_AZIMUTH,BEGIN_LOCATION,END_RANGE,END_AZIMUTH,END_LOCATION,BEGIN_LAT,BEGIN_LON,END_LAT,END_LON,EPISODE_NARRATIVE,EVENT_NARRATIVE,Year,Month
25,199706,24,2004,199706,24,2004,2069093,5618406,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,121,MUSKEGON,GRR,24-JUN-97 20:04:00,EST,24-JUN-97 20:04:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MONTAGUE,,,MONTAGUE,43.42,-86.37,43.42,-86.37,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.",Muskegon County Central Dispatch relayed public reports of trees and power lines down in Montague.,1997,6
26,199706,30,1520,199706,30,1520,2069094,5618407,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,81,KENT,GRR,30-JUN-97 15:20:00,EST,30-JUN-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SPARTA,,,SPARTA,43.17,-85.72,43.17,-85.72,,Trees reported downed in Sparta.,1997,6
218,199706,30,1545,199706,30,1545,2069094,5618408,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,107,MECOSTA,GRR,30-JUN-97 15:45:00,EST,30-JUN-97 15:45:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BIG RAPIDS,,,BIG RAPIDS,43.7,-85.48,43.7,-85.48,,"A wet microburst downed nearly a dozen large  trees and 5 utility poles in the city of Big Rapids. No structural damage was reported to homes or businesses, but downed trees damaged 3 vehicles. Three traffic lights were knocked from their cables and approximately 2,400 Consumers Energy customers lost power. No injuries were reported.",1997,6
791,199707,2,1515,199707,2,1515,2066048,5605737,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,129,OGEMAW,APX,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,PRESCOTT,,,PRESCOTT,44.18,-83.92,44.18,-83.92,,Strong thunderstorm winds heavily damaged one trailer and several homes near Prescott.,1997,7
792,199707,2,1515,199707,2,1515,2066048,5605738,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,11,ARENAC,APX,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,1,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F1,3.0,150.0,,,,,2.0,S,AU GRES,,,AU GRES,44.02,-83.68,44.05,-83.68,,The tornado touched down several miles south of Au Gres and then tracked northward into Au Gres where it dissipated. Three homes were destroyed and several others damaged to varying degrees. This was a strong F1 tornado.,1997,7
793,199707,2,1520,199707,2,1520,2066048,5605739,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,1,ALCONA,APX,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GLENNIE,,,GLENNIE,44.57,-83.72,44.57,-83.72,,,1997,7
794,199707,2,1530,199707,2,1530,2066048,5605740,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,47,EMMET,APX,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,PELLSTON,,,PELLSTON,45.55,-84.77,45.55,-84.77,,,1997,7
795,199707,2,1540,199707,2,1540,2066048,5605741,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,02-JUL-97 15:40:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,N,ALGER,3.0,N,ALGER,44.17,-84.12,44.17,-84.12,,,1997,7
796,199707,2,1530,199707,2,1530,2066048,5605742,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,1,ALCONA,APX,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,S,MIKADO,1.0,S,MIKADO,44.57,-83.42,44.57,-83.42,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled numerous trees south of Mikado.,1997,7
797,199707,2,1515,199707,2,1515,2066048,5605743,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,31,CHEBOYGAN,APX,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,TOWER,,,TOWER,45.35,-84.3,45.35,-84.3,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled several trees up to 18 inches in diameter.,1997,7
798,199707,2,1710,199707,2,1710,2066048,5605744,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,119,MONTMORENCY,APX,02-JUL-97 17:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,7.0,N,HILLMAN,7.0,N,HILLMAN,45.17,-83.92,45.17,-83.92,,,1997,7
813,199707,16,1505,199707,16,1505,2066051,5605752,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,129,OGEMAW,APX,16-JUL-97 15:05:00,EST,16-JUL-97 15:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,WEST BRANCH,,,WEST BRANCH,44.28,-84.22,44.28,-84.22,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled trees and utility poles across the city.,1997,7
814,199707,16,1530,199707,16,1530,2066051,5605753,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,11,ARENAC,APX,16-JUL-97 15:30:00,EST,16-JUL-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,TWINING,,,TWINING,44.12,-83.8,44.12,-83.8,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled trees and utility poles across the city.,1997,7
815,199707,16,1950,199707,16,1950,2066051,5605754,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,119,MONTMORENCY,APX,16-JUL-97 19:50:00,EST,16-JUL-97 19:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,N,ATLANTA,1.0,N,ATLANTA,45.02,-84.15,45.02,-84.15,,,1997,7
816,199707,16,2000,199707,16,2000,2066051,5605755,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,119,MONTMORENCY,APX,16-JUL-97 20:00:00,EST,16-JUL-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,SW,HILLMAN,4.0,SW,HILLMAN,45.03,-83.97,45.03,-83.97,,,1997,7
817,199707,16,2000,199707,16,2000,2066051,5605756,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,119,MONTMORENCY,APX,16-JUL-97 20:00:00,EST,16-JUL-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,N,HILLMAN,5.0,N,HILLMAN,45.13,-83.92,45.13,-83.92,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled numerous trees and utility poles along M-151.,1997,7
841,199707,2,1520,199707,2,1520,2069668,5617833,MICHIGAN,1997,Funnel Cloud,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(LAN) CAP CITY ARPT,,,(LAN) CAP CITY ARPT,,,,,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","A National Weather Service-trained contract observer at Capitol City Airport, just northwest of downtown Lansing, sighted a funnel cloud at 4:20 PM EDT. The funnel cloud did not touch the ground and no damage was reported.",1997,7
842,199707,2,1520,199707,2,1520,2069668,5617834,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EATON RAPIDS,,,EATON RAPIDS,42.52,-84.65,42.52,-84.65,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Trees were downed in Eaton Rapids.,1997,7
875,199707,8,1910,199707,8,1910,2065723,5607736,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,08-JUL-97 19:10:00,EST,08-JUL-97 19:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,PLYMOUTH,,,PLYMOUTH,42.37,-83.47,42.37,-83.47,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
876,199707,8,1830,199707,8,1830,2065723,5607738,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:30:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,LIVONIA,,,LIVONIA,42.38,-83.37,42.38,-83.37,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
924,199707,8,1823,199707,8,1823,2065723,5607737,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:23:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:23:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,NORTHVILLE,,,NORTHVILLE,42.43,-83.48,42.43,-83.48,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
925,199707,8,1820,199707,8,1820,2065723,5607732,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:20:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,NORTHVILLE,,,NORTHVILLE,42.43,-83.48,42.43,-83.48,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
940,199707,2,600,199707,2,600,2069668,5619451,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,100K,,2.25,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLYWOOD,,,HOLLYWOOD,42.02,-86.45,42.02,-86.45,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","A Scottdale area farmer reported 2 1/4"" diameter hail fell for about 20 minutes during a severe thunderstorm on the morning of July 2, 1997. He estimated most of his 80 acres of fruit crops were damaged.",1997,7
1059,199707,2,1420,199707,2,1420,2066048,5605728,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,135,OSCODA,APX,02-JUL-97 14:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MIO,,,MIO,44.65,-84.13,44.65,-84.13,,,1997,7
1060,199707,2,1422,199707,2,1422,2066048,5605729,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,135,OSCODA,APX,02-JUL-97 14:22:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:22:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,W,LUZERNE,1.0,W,LUZERNE,44.62,-84.28,44.62,-84.28,,,1997,7
1061,199707,2,1435,199707,2,1435,2066048,5605730,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,135,OSCODA,APX,02-JUL-97 14:35:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,N,MIO,5.0,N,MIO,44.72,-84.13,44.72,-84.13,,,1997,7
1083,199707,17,325,199707,17,325,2067349,5610002,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,103,MARQUETTE,MQT,17-JUL-97 03:25:00,EST,17-JUL-97 03:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,NE,BIG BAY,3.0,NE,BIG BAY,46.85,-87.67,46.85,-87.67,,12 inch diameter tree downed.,1997,7
1084,199707,17,405,199707,17,405,2067349,5610003,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,103,MARQUETTE,MQT,17-JUL-97 04:05:00,EST,17-JUL-97 04:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,W,SAND RIVER,2.0,W,SAND RIVER,46.48,-87.15,46.48,-87.15,,,1997,7
1132,199707,16,520,199707,16,522,2067349,5609991,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,131,ONTONAGON,MQT,16-JUL-97 05:20:00,EST,16-JUL-97 05:22:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,BERGLAND,,,BERGLAND,46.6,-89.57,46.6,-89.57,,,1997,7
1133,199707,16,536,199707,16,540,2067349,5609992,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,131,ONTONAGON,MQT,16-JUL-97 05:36:00,EST,16-JUL-97 05:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,BERGLAND,,,BERGLAND,46.6,-89.57,46.6,-89.57,,10 to 16 inch trees downed.,1997,7
1134,199707,16,545,199707,16,550,2067349,5609993,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,131,ONTONAGON,MQT,16-JUL-97 05:45:00,EST,16-JUL-97 05:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,E,PAULDING,4.0,E,PAULDING,46.4,-89.1,46.4,-89.1,,12 inch diameter tree downed at Bond Falls.,1997,7
1135,199707,16,555,199707,16,600,2067349,5609994,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,61,HOUGHTON,MQT,16-JUL-97 05:55:00,EST,16-JUL-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,6.0,S,KENTON,6.0,S,KENTON,46.4,-88.88,46.4,-88.88,,16 inch diameter tree downed.,1997,7
1136,199707,16,815,199707,16,815,2067349,5609995,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,3,ALGER,MQT,16-JUL-97 08:15:00,EST,16-JUL-97 08:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,W,GRAND MARAIS,3.0,W,GRAND MARAIS,46.67,-86.05,46.67,-86.05,,,1997,7
1137,199707,16,1640,199707,16,1640,2067349,5609996,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,41,DELTA,MQT,16-JUL-97 16:40:00,EST,16-JUL-97 16:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,ESCANABA,,,ESCANABA,45.75,-87.07,45.75,-87.07,,,1997,7
1141,199707,2,1435,199707,2,1435,2066048,5605731,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,02-JUL-97 14:35:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,S,ALGER,1.0,S,ALGER,44.12,-84.12,44.12,-84.12,,,1997,7
1142,199707,2,1435,199707,2,1435,2066048,5605732,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,135,OSCODA,APX,02-JUL-97 14:35:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MIO,,,MIO,44.65,-84.13,44.65,-84.13,,,1997,7
1143,199707,2,1444,199707,2,1444,2066048,5605733,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,02-JUL-97 14:44:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:44:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALGER,,,ALGER,44.12,-84.12,44.12,-84.12,,,1997,7
1144,199707,2,1446,199707,2,1446,2066048,5605734,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,02-JUL-97 14:46:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:46:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.25,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALGER,,,ALGER,44.12,-84.12,44.12,-84.12,,,1997,7
1145,199707,2,1453,199707,2,1453,2066048,5605735,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,02-JUL-97 14:53:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:53:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,STERLING,,,STERLING,44.03,-84.02,44.03,-84.02,,,1997,7
1146,199707,2,1510,199707,2,1510,2066048,5605736,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,69,IOSCO,APX,02-JUL-97 15:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,N,WHITTEMORE,1.0,N,WHITTEMORE,44.25,-83.8,44.25,-83.8,,,1997,7
1233,199707,8,1844,199707,8,1844,2065723,5607733,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:44:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:44:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP,,,ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP,42.45,-83.15,42.45,-83.15,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
1234,199707,8,1850,199707,8,1850,2065723,5607734,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:50:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,WARREN,,,WARREN,42.52,-83.0,42.52,-83.0,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
1235,199707,8,1905,199707,8,1905,2065723,5607735,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,08-JUL-97 19:05:00,EST,08-JUL-97 19:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,DIXBORO,,,DIXBORO,42.32,-83.65,42.32,-83.65,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
1241,199707,2,1441,199707,2,1441,2065721,5607591,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 14:41:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:41:00,0,0,0,0,400K,,,,,,,F1,2.0,60.0,,,,,2.0,W,CHESANING,2.0,W,CHESANING,43.18,-84.15,43.18,-84.15,,,1997,7
1242,199707,2,1450,199707,2,1450,2065721,5607592,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 14:50:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:50:00,0,0,0,0,400K,,,,,,,F1,0.3,45.0,,,,,2.0,SW,CHESANING,2.0,SW,CHESANING,43.17,-84.15,43.17,-84.15,,,1997,7
1243,199707,2,1510,199707,2,1510,2065721,5607593,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:10:00,0,0,0,0,200K,,,,,,,F1,2.0,60.0,,,,,,,LAYTON CORNERS,,,LAYTON CORNERS,43.18,-83.98,43.18,-83.98,,,1997,7
1244,199707,2,1520,199707,2,1520,2065721,5607594,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,F1,0.3,45.0,,,,,1.0,NE,BURT,1.0,NE,BURT,43.25,-83.9,43.25,-83.9,,,1997,7
1245,199707,2,1520,199707,2,1520,2065721,5607595,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F1,2.0,60.0,,,,,,,MONTROSE,,,MONTROSE,43.18,-83.87,43.18,-83.87,,,1997,7
1246,199707,2,1520,199707,2,1520,2065721,5607596,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F1,1.5,75.0,,,,,3.0,S,MONTROSE,3.0,S,MONTROSE,43.15,-83.87,43.15,-83.87,,,1997,7
1247,199707,2,1615,199707,2,1615,2065721,5607599,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,87,LAPEER,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:15:00,0,0,0,0,200K,,,,,,,F1,1.0,1000.0,,,,,4.0,NE,COLUMBIAVILLE,4.0,NE,COLUMBIAVILLE,43.18,-83.37,43.18,-83.37,,,1997,7
1312,199707,14,1642,199707,14,1642,2069669,5616552,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:42:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:42:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE RIVERS,,,THREE RIVERS,41.93,-85.63,41.93,-85.63,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Trees downed in the Three Rivers area.,1997,7
1344,199706,24,2110,199706,24,2110,2069093,5618353,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,107,MECOSTA,GRR,24-JUN-97 21:10:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:10:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BIG RAPIDS,,,BIG RAPIDS,43.7,-85.48,43.7,-85.48,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.",Several trees were downed in the Big Rapids area.,1997,6
1345,199706,24,2120,199706,24,2120,2069093,5618354,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,117,MONTCALM,GRR,24-JUN-97 21:20:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:20:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOWARD CITY,,,HOWARD CITY,43.4,-85.47,43.4,-85.47,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.",Several trees were downed in a trailer park in Howard City.,1997,6
1346,199706,24,2215,199706,24,2215,2069093,5618355,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,24-JUN-97 22:15:00,EST,24-JUN-97 22:15:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,SW,WINN,2.0,SW,WINN,43.5,-84.95,43.5,-84.95,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.",Straight-line winds blew down a barn along Fremont Road in Rolland Township. Large pieces of sheet metal from the barn could be found nearly 3/4 mile to the north.,1997,6
1347,199706,23,1455,199706,23,1455,2069092,5618349,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,23-JUN-97 14:55:00,EST,23-JUN-97 14:55:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MASON,,,MASON,42.58,-84.43,42.58,-84.43,,Ingham County Central Dispatch reported several trees downed around Mason.,1997,6
1368,199707,16,1645,199707,16,1645,2067349,5609997,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,41,DELTA,MQT,16-JUL-97 16:45:00,EST,16-JUL-97 16:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,SE,STONINGTON,2.0,SE,STONINGTON,45.72,-86.95,45.72,-86.95,,,1997,7
1369,199707,16,1730,199707,16,1730,2067349,5609998,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,41,DELTA,MQT,16-JUL-97 17:30:00,EST,16-JUL-97 17:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,FAYETTE,,,FAYETTE,45.72,-86.67,45.72,-86.67,,,1997,7
1370,199707,17,215,199707,17,220,2067349,5609999,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,61,HOUGHTON,MQT,17-JUL-97 02:15:00,EST,17-JUL-97 02:20:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAKE LINDEN,,,HUBBELL,47.2,-88.42,47.17,-88.43,,Several trees and power lines downed.,1997,7
1371,199707,16,515,199707,16,515,2067349,5609990,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,53,GOGEBIC,MQT,16-JUL-97 05:15:00,EST,16-JUL-97 05:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,15.0,NE,(IWD)IRONWOOD ARPT,15.0,NE,(IWD)IRONWOOD ARPT,46.68,-89.92,46.68,-89.92,,Several trees downed.,1997,7
1381,199707,14,1545,199707,14,1545,2069669,5616438,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,14-JUL-97 15:45:00,EST,14-JUL-97 15:45:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NILES,,,NILES,41.83,-86.25,41.83,-86.25,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Niles Police Department reported trees downed in Niles.,1997,7
1389,199707,2,1541,199707,2,1550,2065721,5607600,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,93,LIVINGSTON,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:41:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,200K,,,,,,,F1,10.0,30.0,,,,,4.0,NW,FOWLERVILLE,5.0,NW,HARTLAND,42.7,-84.12,42.7,-83.82,,,1997,7
1390,199707,2,1632,199707,2,1632,2065721,5607601,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:32:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:32:00,0,0,1,0,2M,,,,,,,F1,0.3,25.0,,,,,3.0,NE,HOLLY,3.0,NE,HOLLY,42.83,-83.57,42.83,-83.57,,,1997,7
1391,199707,2,1700,199707,2,1710,2065721,5607602,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:10:00,90,0,0,0,90M,,,,,,,F2,5.0,2500.0,,,,,4.0,W,HIGHLAND PARK,,,HAMTRAMCK,42.4,-83.25,42.38,-83.05,,,1997,7
1518,199706,21,1524,199706,21,1524,2069095,5618411,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,21-JUN-97 15:24:00,EST,21-JUN-97 15:24:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,NW,HASTINGS,2.0,NW,HASTINGS,42.67,-85.32,42.67,-85.32,"On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, a line of strong thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving across Michigan's Lower Peninsula caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Lower Michigan. Most damage was caused by isolated incidences of straight-line winds.",Barry County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines downed 2 miles northwest of Hastings.,1997,6
1523,199707,14,1605,199707,14,1605,2069669,5616441,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:05:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:05:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WAYLAND,,,WAYLAND,42.68,-85.63,42.68,-85.63,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Trees and power lines were downed in Wayland.,1997,7
1524,199707,14,1610,199707,14,1610,2069669,5616442,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:10:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:10:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OTSEGO,,,OTSEGO,42.47,-85.68,42.47,-85.68,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.","Allegan County Central Dispatch reported downed trees and power lines in Otsego Township. High winds brought down a large branch, crushing a car, in the 400 block of Kalamazoo Street in Otsego.",1997,7
1525,199707,14,1612,199707,14,1612,2069669,5616443,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:12:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:12:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DELTON,,,DELTON,42.5,-85.4,42.5,-85.4,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Barry County Central Dispatch reported large limbs knocked down in Delton.,1997,7
1579,199707,2,1305,199707,2,1305,2066048,5607522,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,29,CHARLEVOIX,APX,02-JUL-97 13:05:00,EST,02-JUL-97 13:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,CHARLEVOIX,,,CHARLEVOIX,45.32,-85.25,45.32,-85.25,,,1997,7
1580,199707,2,1325,199707,2,1325,2066048,5607523,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,47,EMMET,APX,02-JUL-97 13:25:00,EST,02-JUL-97 13:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HARBOR SPGS,,,HARBOR SPGS,45.43,-84.98,45.43,-84.98,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled several utility poles around Harbor Springs.,1997,7
1581,199707,2,1400,199707,2,1400,2066048,5607524,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,39,CRAWFORD,APX,02-JUL-97 14:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F1,3.0,150.0,,,,,14.0,SE,GRAYLING,17.0,SE,GRAYLING,44.52,-84.5,44.5,-84.45,,The tornado associated with this thunderstorm initially touched down in the far southeast corner of the county. The thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage to trees along its entire path across the southern part of the county with tonadic damage first reported in far southeast portions of the county. The tornado briefly touched down an then lifted back up into the storm. This pattern of continuous straight line wind damage with occasional brief tornado touchdowns continued into Oscoda county as the storm tracked eastward. This was a strong F1 tornado.,1997,7
1582,199707,2,1410,199707,2,1410,2066048,5607525,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,135,OSCODA,APX,02-JUL-97 14:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F1,10.0,150.0,,,,,3.0,SW,LUZERNE,5.0,S,MIO,44.58,-84.32,44.58,-84.13,,This was a continuation of the tornadic thunderstorm that crossed Crawford county. The thunderstorm maintained its pattern of producing straight-line along its entire path with occasional brief tornado touch downs. One touch down point was around 1/4 mile south of Luzerne. Inflow into the tornado caused extensive damage to trees on the south side of Luzerne. The final touch down point was 5 miles south of Mio where a single home was destroyed. The combination of straight-line and tornadic winds severely damaged or destroyed nearly 2000 acres of timber in the Huron National Forest. This was a strong F1 tornado.,1997,7
1588,199706,20,2020,199706,20,2020,2069096,5618575,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,20-JUN-97 20:20:00,EST,20-JUN-97 20:20:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WAYLAND,,,WAYLAND,42.68,-85.63,42.68,-85.63,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",The Wayland Police Department reported numerous trees and power lines downed across the area. Some people were trapped in vehicles under felled power lines.,1997,6
1608,199707,2,1713,199707,2,1713,2065721,5607603,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:13:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:13:00,6,0,0,0,30M,,,,,,,F0,0.7,100.0,,,,,4.0,SE,ROMEO,4.0,SE,ROMEO,42.77,-82.97,42.77,-82.97,,,1997,7
1609,199707,2,1421,199707,2,1421,2065721,5607604,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,111,MIDLAND,DTX,02-JUL-97 14:21:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:21:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,EDENVILLE,,,EDENVILLE,43.8,-84.38,43.8,-84.38,,,1997,7
1610,199707,2,1431,199707,2,1431,2065721,5607605,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 14:31:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:31:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARION SPGS,,,MARION SPGS,43.23,-84.33,43.23,-84.33,,,1997,7
1611,199707,2,1440,199707,2,1440,2065721,5607606,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 14:40:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:40:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,BRANT,,,BRANT,43.25,-84.23,43.25,-84.23,,,1997,7
1612,199707,2,1513,199707,2,1513,2065721,5607607,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,17,BAY,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:13:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:13:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,10.0,SE,BAY CITY,10.0,SE,BAY CITY,43.5,-83.75,43.5,-83.75,,,1997,7
1613,199707,2,1550,199707,2,1550,2065721,5607608,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:50:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,OTISVILLE,,,OTISVILLE,43.17,-83.52,43.17,-83.52,,,1997,7
1614,199707,2,1550,199707,2,1550,2065721,5607609,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:50:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,AKRON,,,AKRON,43.57,-83.52,43.57,-83.52,,,1997,7
1615,199707,2,1625,199707,2,1625,2065721,5607610,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,93,LIVINGSTON,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:25:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,BRIGHTON,,,BRIGHTON,42.53,-83.77,42.53,-83.77,,,1997,7
1616,199707,2,1615,199707,2,1630,2065721,5607611,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,87,LAPEER,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,COLUMBIAVILLE,5.0,E,COLUMBIAVILLE,43.15,-83.42,43.15,-83.32,,,1997,7
1641,199707,2,1500,199707,2,1500,2069668,5617828,MICHIGAN,1997,Funnel Cloud,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,NE,EAST LANSING,2.0,NE,EAST LANSING,,,,,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","The Meridian Township Public Safety Department relayed a civilian report of a funnel cloud near the intersection of Hagadorn and Haslett Roads. Thirty seconds after the civilian report was received, a Meridian Township officer spotted a funnel cloud travelling southeast over Okemos Road and Gaylord C. Smith Drive. The funnel cloud did not touch the ground and no damage was reported.",1997,7
1642,199707,2,1510,199707,2,1510,2069668,5617829,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARSHALL,,,MARSHALL,42.27,-84.95,42.27,-84.95,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
1643,199707,2,1514,199707,2,1514,2069668,5617830,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:14:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:14:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARSHALL,,,MARSHALL,42.27,-84.95,42.27,-84.95,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
1644,199707,2,1530,199707,2,1530,2069668,5617831,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MASON,,,MASON,42.58,-84.43,42.58,-84.43,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
1645,199707,2,1540,199707,2,1540,2069668,5617832,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:40:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,ONONDAGA,,,ONONDAGA,42.43,-84.55,42.43,-84.55,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
1646,199706,20,2045,199706,20,2045,2069096,5618576,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,20-JUN-97 20:45:00,EST,20-JUN-97 20:45:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,KALAMAZOO,,,KALAMAZOO,42.28,-85.57,42.28,-85.57,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",National Weather Service spotters reported trees and power lines downed in portions of the city of Kalamazoo. The peak wind gust reported by a trained spotter was 47 mph in Galesburg.,1997,6
1712,199707,8,1300,199707,8,1300,2069663,5617662,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,67,IONIA,GRR,08-JUL-97 13:00:00,EST,08-JUL-97 13:00:00,1,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAKE ODESSA,,,LAKE ODESSA,,,,,,"A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning around 2 PM EDT Tuesday, July 8, 1997, behind the rectory of St. Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Luke Stebbins was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by rescue personnel, where doctors were able to resuscitate him. Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw said Stebbins suffered a heart attack and some swelling of the brain when he was struck. The boy was transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids later that evening in critical condition. On July 23rd, he was transferred to Mary Freebed Hospital for rehabilitation.",1997,7
1713,199707,8,1755,199707,8,1755,2069663,5617663,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,08-JUL-97 17:55:00,EST,08-JUL-97 17:55:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HANOVER,,,HANOVER,42.1,-84.55,42.1,-84.55,,Jackson Central Dispatch reported trees uprooted along Fowler Road in Hanover Township. Local fire officials estimated winds gusted to 50 mph in the thunderstorm.,1997,7
1758,199707,2,1540,199707,2,1540,2066048,5605745,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,1,ALCONA,APX,02-JUL-97 15:40:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,7.0,N,BARTON CITY,7.0,N,BARTON CITY,44.78,-83.6,44.78,-83.6,,Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees around Hubbard Lake.,1997,7
1759,199707,6,1530,199707,6,1530,2066049,5605746,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,69,IOSCO,APX,06-JUL-97 15:30:00,EST,06-JUL-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSCODA,,,OSCODA,44.45,-83.37,44.45,-83.37,,,1997,7
1760,199707,14,1925,199707,14,1925,2066050,5605747,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,14-JUL-97 19:25:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,AU GRES,,,AU GRES,44.05,-83.68,44.05,-83.68,,,1997,7
1761,199707,16,1408,199707,16,1408,2066051,5605748,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,165,WEXFORD,APX,16-JUL-97 14:08:00,EST,16-JUL-97 14:08:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,MANTON,,,MANTON,44.42,-85.4,44.42,-85.4,,,1997,7
1762,199707,16,1442,199707,16,1442,2066051,5605750,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,135,OSCODA,APX,16-JUL-97 14:42:00,EST,16-JUL-97 14:42:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MIO,,,MIO,44.65,-84.13,44.65,-84.13,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled several trees of up to 18 inches in diameter.,1997,7
1763,199707,16,1500,199707,16,1500,2066051,5605751,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,129,OGEMAW,APX,16-JUL-97 15:00:00,EST,16-JUL-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ROSE CITY,,,ROSE CITY,44.42,-84.12,44.42,-84.12,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled trees and utility poles across the city.,1997,7
1839,199707,6,1600,199707,6,1600,2065728,5607859,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,06-JUL-97 16:00:00,EST,06-JUL-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,VASSAR,,,VASSAR,43.37,-83.58,43.37,-83.58,"An unseasonably strong cold front tracked across Michigan on the 6th.  The air was not as unstable as was the case on the 2d, however scattered severe thunderstorms developed.  Large hail was reported at Vassar and Goodells and strong winds blew powerlines down at Farmington.  Heavy downpours resulted in road flooding at Marlette.",,1997,7
1888,199706,20,1230,199706,20,1230,2069096,5618577,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,20-JUN-97 12:30:00,EST,20-JUN-97 12:30:00,1,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSHTEMO,,,OSHTEMO,,,,,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","A Friday afternoon lightning strike sent Tom Williams, a 15 year-old male, to the hospital and sparked a fire that did minimal damage to his family's home on Stadium Drive in Oshtemo Township. The teen was in his basement playing his video game console when he was shocked during an electrical storm. He was treated and released from Borgess Medical Center later the same day.",1997,6
1922,199708,16,656,199708,16,656,1045306,5611564,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,16-AUG-97 06:56:00,EST,16-AUG-97 06:56:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,75.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,CEMENT CITY,,,CEMENT CITY,42.07,-84.33,42.07,-84.33,"Severe thunderstorms developed along the north edge of a very warm unstable airmass during the early morning on the 16th.  One storm did 50,000 dollars worth of damage to a campground near route 12 outside of Cement City.   Campgrounds in the area were full that morning, since a race was scheduled for later in the day at the Michigan International Speedway, just across the county-line in Brooklyn.  Another storm uprooted several tree south of Temperance.  One of the trees fell on a tent, injuring a 36 year-old woman and her 4 year-old daughter.  The 4 year-old suffered a fractured skull, and was rushed to a hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.",,1997,8
2028,199707,2,650,199707,2,650,2069668,5617745,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:50:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:50:00,0,0,0,0,300K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EDWARDSBURG,,,EDWARDSBURG,41.8,-86.08,41.8,-86.08,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","More than six dozen large trees were uprooted with hundreds of other trees either split or missing large limbs after a severe thunderstorm with estimated 70 mph winds blew through the Edwardsburg area around 7:50 AM EDT Wednesday, July 2, 1997. Downed trees and utility poles limited travel by blocking at least 6 area roads and road crews worked through the day to clear debris. Almost all of the village's 1,200 residents were without power for most of the day. The hardest hit area of Pleasant Lake reported 16 large trees uprooted. On the south side of the lake along Washington Street, one home was destroyed. Trees were downed onto several houses. The Ontwa Township/Edwardsburg Police Department received reports of at least one boat having been thrown into trees by damaging winds. No injuries were reported.",1997,7
2089,199707,14,1849,199707,14,1849,2065722,5607722,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:49:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:49:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,GROSSE PT WOODS,,,GROSSE PT WOODS,42.43,-82.92,42.43,-82.92,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
2090,199707,14,1854,199707,14,1854,2065722,5607723,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:54:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:54:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FREELAND,,,FREELAND,43.52,-84.12,43.52,-84.12,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
2165,199706,20,1915,199706,20,1915,2069096,5618510,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:15:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:15:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GUN LAKE,,,GUN LAKE,42.62,-85.53,42.62,-85.53,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","A line of severe thunderstorms which moved across Barry County downed trees and power lines in the Gun Lake area. One Gun Lake home sustained minor damage. A Rutland Township man went out in the storm and became entangled in a downed power line in the 3800 block of Gun Lake Road, but escaped without injury.",1997,6
2216,199707,2,1710,199707,2,1710,2065721,5607702,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,GARDEN CITY,,,GARDEN CITY,42.32,-83.33,42.32,-83.33,,,1997,7
2217,199707,2,1712,199707,2,1712,2065721,5607703,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:12:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:12:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GARDEN CITY,,,GARDEN CITY,42.32,-83.33,42.32,-83.33,,,1997,7
2218,199707,2,1713,199707,2,1713,2065721,5607704,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:13:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:13:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,WESTLAND,,,WESTLAND,42.32,-83.3,42.32,-83.3,,,1997,7
2219,199707,2,1725,199707,2,1735,2065721,5607705,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:25:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:35:00,8,0,5,0,10M,,,80.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,GROSSE PT FARMS,,,GROSSE PT FARMS,42.4,-82.88,42.4,-82.88,,,1997,7
2248,199707,2,1725,199707,2,1725,2065721,5607706,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:25:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,NW,TAYLOR,2.0,NW,TAYLOR,42.22,-83.33,42.22,-83.33,,,1997,7
2249,199707,2,1800,199707,2,2100,2065721,5607707,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,02-JUL-97 18:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,STERLING HGTS,,,MT CLEMENS,,,,,,,1997,7
2250,199707,2,1745,199707,2,2045,2065721,5607708,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:45:00,EST,02-JUL-97 20:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LIVONIA,,,DETROIT,,,,,,,1997,7
2251,199707,2,2230,199707,3,300,2065721,5607709,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,02-JUL-97 22:30:00,EST,03-JUL-97 03:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1997,7
2252,199707,2,2100,199707,4,100,2065721,5607710,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 21:00:00,EST,04-JUL-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1997,7
2253,199707,3,200,199707,3,1900,2065721,5607711,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,03-JUL-97 02:00:00,EST,03-JUL-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1997,7
2269,199707,2,1513,199707,2,1518,2069668,5616436,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:13:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:18:00,0,0,0,0,500K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EAST LANSING,,,EAST LANSING,42.7,-84.47,42.7,-84.47,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","A wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT during a severe thunderstorm moving across East Lansing. A team of 3 scientists from Michigan State University concluded the most severe storm damage occurred between the East Lansing Library and Hagadorn Road, while the damage path extended from roughly Harrison Road and Saginaw Street in an east-southeast direction to Park Lake Road and Grand River Avenue. The MSU geology professors determined damage patterns east of Hagadorn Road suggested that another pulse of air may have come down near Hagadorn and Cahill Drive. Damage consisted of downed trees and damaged roofs. Four homes received noticeable damage, mostly by being hit by trees. Three cars were crushed by falling trees. In addition, one utility pole was snapped and power lines were downed by falling trees, cutting power to 2,000 customers of Consumers Energy. Almost all trees fell to the east. Fallen trees blocked off many East Lansing streets after the storm. No injuries were reported.",1997,7
2277,199706,20,700,199706,20,700,2069096,5618416,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,123,NEWAYGO,GRR,20-JUN-97 07:00:00,EST,20-JUN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,CROTON,,,CROTON,43.43,-85.67,43.43,-85.67,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",A trained National Weather Service spotter at Croton Dam reported nickle-sized hail.,1997,6
2344,199708,3,2050,199708,3,2050,1045304,5611562,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,03-AUG-97 20:50:00,EST,03-AUG-97 20:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLISSFIELD,,,BLISSFIELD,41.83,-83.87,41.83,-83.87,"Severe thunderstorms developed over Lenawee county late in the day on the 3rd, along a stationary front.  Trees and powerlines were blown down in Adrian, and 1 inch diameter hail was reported in Blissfield.",,1997,8
2345,199708,15,1640,199708,15,1640,1045305,5611563,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,15-AUG-97 16:40:00,EST,15-AUG-97 16:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLY,,,HOLLY,42.8,-83.62,42.8,-83.62,,,1997,8
2397,199707,14,1830,199707,14,1830,2065722,5607713,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,111,MIDLAND,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:30:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,SW,PORTER,3.0,SW,PORTER,43.48,-84.52,43.48,-84.52,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
2398,199707,14,1843,199707,14,1843,2065722,5607714,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:43:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:43:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,SAGINAW,,,SAGINAW,43.42,-83.97,43.42,-83.97,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
2399,199707,14,1851,199707,14,1851,2065722,5607715,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,17,BAY,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:51:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:51:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,AUBURN,,,AUBURN,43.6,-84.07,43.6,-84.07,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
2405,199708,16,715,199708,16,715,1045306,5611565,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,115,MONROE,DTX,16-AUG-97 07:15:00,EST,16-AUG-97 07:15:00,2,0,0,0,5K,,,75.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,TEMPERANCE,2.0,S,TEMPERANCE,41.75,-83.57,41.75,-83.57,"Severe thunderstorms developed along the north edge of a very warm unstable airmass during the early morning on the 16th.  One storm did 50,000 dollars worth of damage to a campground near route 12 outside of Cement City.   Campgrounds in the area were full that morning, since a race was scheduled for later in the day at the Michigan International Speedway, just across the county-line in Brooklyn.  Another storm uprooted several tree south of Temperance.  One of the trees fell on a tent, injuring a 36 year-old woman and her 4 year-old daughter.  The 4 year-old suffered a fractured skull, and was rushed to a hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.",,1997,8
2574,199707,14,1857,199707,14,1857,2065722,5607724,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,17,BAY,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:57:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:57:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,SE,BAY CITY,5.0,SE,BAY CITY,43.55,-83.82,43.55,-83.82,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
2575,199707,6,1800,199707,6,1900,2065728,5607857,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,151,SANILAC,DTX,06-JUL-97 18:00:00,EST,06-JUL-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARLETTE,,,MARLETTE,,,,,"An unseasonably strong cold front tracked across Michigan on the 6th.  The air was not as unstable as was the case on the 2d, however scattered severe thunderstorms developed.  Large hail was reported at Vassar and Goodells and strong winds blew powerlines down at Farmington.  Heavy downpours resulted in road flooding at Marlette.",,1997,7
2576,199707,6,2008,199707,6,2008,2065728,5607858,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,147,ST. CLAIR,DTX,06-JUL-97 20:08:00,EST,06-JUL-97 20:08:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,GOODELLS,,,GOODELLS,42.98,-82.65,42.98,-82.65,"An unseasonably strong cold front tracked across Michigan on the 6th.  The air was not as unstable as was the case on the 2d, however scattered severe thunderstorms developed.  Large hail was reported at Vassar and Goodells and strong winds blew powerlines down at Farmington.  Heavy downpours resulted in road flooding at Marlette.",,1997,7
2658,199707,2,1530,199707,2,1530,2065721,5607597,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,.6M,,,,,,,F3,2.0,1000.0,,,,,1.0,S,CLIO,1.0,S,CLIO,43.17,-83.72,43.17,-83.72,,,1997,7
2659,199707,2,1545,199707,2,1545,2065721,5607598,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,02-JUL-97 15:45:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:45:00,1,0,1,0,3.8M,,,,,,,F3,1.7,1500.0,,,,,5.0,E,CLIO,5.0,E,CLIO,43.18,-83.62,43.18,-83.62,,,1997,7
2661,199707,2,1635,199707,2,1635,2065721,5607612,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:35:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:35:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,WHITMORE LAKE,,,WHITMORE LAKE,42.42,-83.75,42.42,-83.75,,,1997,7
2683,199707,2,1635,199707,2,1635,2065721,5607613,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:35:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,DEXTER,,,DEXTER,42.33,-83.87,42.33,-83.87,,,1997,7
2732,199706,20,1907,199706,20,1907,2069096,5618507,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:07:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:07:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,42.65,-85.28,42.65,-85.28,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",Barry County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines downed across the city of Hastings as a gust front associated with a line of severe thunderstorms moved through.,1997,6
2816,199706,20,1305,199706,20,1305,2069096,5618417,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,20-JUN-97 13:05:00,EST,20-JUN-97 13:05:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,E,CHARLOTTE,1.0,E,CHARLOTTE,42.57,-84.8,42.57,-84.8,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","A wet microburst just east of Charlotte in Eaton County totally destroyed a new home in Sandstone Estates  which was under construction and pushed or moved several vehicles parked in the area. Eaton County police and fire department officials confirmed siting 2 funnel clouds with this storm, but neither funnel touched the ground.",1997,6
3420,199707,14,1746,199707,14,1746,2069669,5616560,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:46:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:46:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ST JOHNS,,,ST JOHNS,43.0,-84.57,43.0,-84.57,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Downed trees and power lines in and around St. Johns.,1997,7
3462,199706,20,1840,199706,20,1840,2069096,5618503,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,81,KENT,GRR,20-JUN-97 18:40:00,EST,20-JUN-97 18:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,53.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,KENTWOOD,,,KENTWOOD,42.93,-85.75,42.93,-85.75,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",A trained National Weather Service spotter reported a wind gust to 61 mph (53 knots) with a severe thunderstorm. Wind damage consisted of several trees and power lines downed across Kentwood. Damage estimates were not available.,1997,6
3497,199707,14,1710,199707,14,1710,2069669,5616557,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:10:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:10:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,42.6,-84.88,42.6,-84.88,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Scattered reports of trees and power lines down across Eaton County.,1997,7
3498,199707,14,1725,199707,14,1725,2069669,5616559,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:25:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,BURLINGTON,,,BURLINGTON,42.1,-85.08,42.1,-85.08,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",,1997,7
3565,199707,2,1636,199707,2,1636,2065721,5607614,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,93,LIVINGSTON,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:36:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:36:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,GREEN OAK,,,GREEN OAK,42.48,-83.68,42.48,-83.68,,,1997,7
3566,199707,2,1640,199707,2,1640,2065721,5607615,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,02-JUL-97 16:40:00,EST,02-JUL-97 16:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MILFORD,,,MILFORD,42.58,-83.58,42.58,-83.58,,,1997,7
3778,199707,26,530,199707,26,730,2065727,5607743,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,26-JUL-97 05:30:00,EST,26-JUL-97 07:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An unanounced release of water from the Barton Dam resulted in the Huron River rising above its 15 foot flood stage at 0530 am EST on the 26th.  The river crested at 15.3 feet at 6 am EST on the 26th, and fell back below flood stage at 730 am EST on the 26th.",1997,7
3779,199707,6,1420,199707,6,1420,2065728,5607744,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,06-JUL-97 14:20:00,EST,06-JUL-97 14:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,VASSAR,,,VASSAR,43.37,-83.58,43.37,-83.58,"An unseasonably strong cold front tracked across Michigan on the 6th.  The air was not as unstable as was the case on the 2d, however scattered severe thunderstorms developed.  Large hail was reported at Vassar and Goodells and strong winds blew powerlines down at Farmington.  Heavy downpours resulted in road flooding at Marlette.",,1997,7
3780,199707,6,1600,199707,6,1600,2065728,5607745,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,06-JUL-97 16:00:00,EST,06-JUL-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FARMINGTON,,,FARMINGTON,42.47,-83.37,42.47,-83.37,"An unseasonably strong cold front tracked across Michigan on the 6th.  The air was not as unstable as was the case on the 2d, however scattered severe thunderstorms developed.  Large hail was reported at Vassar and Goodells and strong winds blew powerlines down at Farmington.  Heavy downpours resulted in road flooding at Marlette.",,1997,7
3928,199707,27,1300,199707,27,1300,2069667,5619361,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,27-JUL-97 13:00:00,EST,27-JUL-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EDWARDSBURG,,,EDWARDSBURG,41.8,-86.08,41.8,-86.08,,Cass County Central Dispatch reported downed trees and power lines in Edwardsburg.,1997,7
3929,199707,27,1345,199707,27,1345,2069667,5619362,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,27-JUL-97 13:45:00,EST,27-JUL-97 13:45:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WHITE PIGEON,,,WHITE PIGEON,41.8,-85.63,41.8,-85.63,,St. Joseph County Central Dispatch reported downed trees and power lines across White Pigeon Township. One tree landed on a vehicle at 309 S. Washington Street in White Pigeon. Intermittent power outages occurred at the height of the storm.,1997,7
3930,199707,27,1322,199707,27,1322,2069667,5619363,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,27-JUL-97 13:22:00,EST,27-JUL-97 13:22:00,1,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CONSTANTINE,,,CONSTANTINE,,,,,,"An adult woman in Constantine was struck by lightning at 2:22 PM EDT at 10884 Harder Road. Michigan State Police reported she sought medical treatment at Three Rivers Area Hospital, where she was treated and released for minor injuries.",1997,7
3931,199707,27,1945,199707,27,1945,2069667,5619364,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,27-JUL-97 19:45:00,EST,27-JUL-97 19:45:00,0,0,0,0,75K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SHEPHERD,,,SHEPHERD,43.52,-84.68,43.52,-84.68,,"The Isabella County Emergency Operations Coordinator reported a $ 75,000 barn, off of North Shepherd Road between the U.S. Highway 27 overpass and Millbrook Road, was destroyed by straight-line thunderstorm winds. Most of the contents of the barn were lost.",1997,7
3932,199707,27,1945,199707,27,1945,2069667,5619365,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,27-JUL-97 19:45:00,EST,27-JUL-97 19:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,SHEPHERD,,,SHEPHERD,43.52,-84.68,43.52,-84.68,,,1997,7
3933,199707,2,544,199707,2,544,2069668,5619366,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,02-JUL-97 05:44:00,EST,02-JUL-97 05:44:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,STEVENSVILLE,,,STEVENSVILLE,42.02,-86.52,42.02,-86.52,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
3939,199708,16,1519,199708,16,1519,1045307,5611566,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,16-AUG-97 15:19:00,EST,16-AUG-97 15:19:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,W,ADRIAN,5.0,W,ADRIAN,41.9,-84.13,41.9,-84.13,A cold front spawned severe thunderstorms late in the afternoon over the same area that reported severe storms earlier that morning.  Trees were downed near Temperance for the second time that day.  A severe thunderstorm also downed large limbs 5 miles west of Adrian.,,1997,8
4118,199706,20,2030,199706,23,1200,2069096,5618581,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,20-JUN-97 20:30:00,EST,23-JUN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,500K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","During the height of the heavy rain event Friday evening, June 20th, water over-topped the City of Allegan's Imperial Carving Dam. Allegan city officials, concerned that the dam might fail, were forced to open 2 main flood gates to drain the rising water into Lake Allegan and down the Kalamazoo River. The dam did not fail, but as a result of the added flow into the Kalamazoo River, flooding resulted downstream. Most of the flooding affected already flooded rural agricultural areas over the weekend, but additional flood damage occurred downstream in Saugatuck. The river rose steadily over the weekend in the Lake Michigan resort village and flooding began late Sunday afternoon, June 22nd. Businesses along the river's edge reported flood damage on Monday, June 23rd. Approximately 11 businesses suffered damages, from the south end of Lake Street to the north end of Water Street, which was closed to traffic because of the flooding. The river crested late Monday afternoon, and flood waters receded on Tuesday morning, June 24th.",1997,6
4150,199707,2,1130,199707,2,1131,2067349,5609988,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,153,SCHOOLCRAFT,MQT,02-JUL-97 11:30:00,EST,02-JUL-97 11:31:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,STEUBEN,,,STEUBEN,46.18,-86.45,46.18,-86.45,,,1997,7
4201,199707,16,455,199707,16,500,2067349,5609989,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,53,GOGEBIC,MQT,16-JUL-97 04:55:00,EST,16-JUL-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,17.0,NE,(IWD)IRONWOOD ARPT,17.0,NE,(IWD)IRONWOOD ARPT,46.7,-89.88,46.7,-89.88,,Strong winds ahead of a line of thunderstorms damaged a boat dock at Black River Harbor on the Lake Superior shoreline.,1997,7
4285,199707,2,1006,199707,2,1006,2067349,5609984,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,103,MARQUETTE,MQT,02-JUL-97 10:06:00,EST,02-JUL-97 10:06:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,N,GWINN,5.0,N,GWINN,46.35,-87.43,46.35,-87.43,,,1997,7
4286,199707,2,1030,199707,2,1030,2067349,5609985,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,3,ALGER,MQT,02-JUL-97 10:30:00,EST,02-JUL-97 10:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,E,TRENARY,2.0,E,TRENARY,46.2,-86.92,46.2,-86.92,,,1997,7
4287,199707,2,1100,199707,2,1101,2067349,5609986,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,83,KEWEENAW,MQT,02-JUL-97 11:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 11:01:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,NE,EAGLE RIVER,3.0,NE,EAGLE RIVER,47.45,-88.25,47.45,-88.25,,8 to 10 inch diameter trees downed,1997,7
4288,199707,2,1110,199707,2,1110,2067349,5609987,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,41,DELTA,MQT,02-JUL-97 11:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 11:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,SCHAFFER,,,SCHAFFER,45.77,-87.3,45.77,-87.3,,,1997,7
4353,199707,14,1520,199707,14,1520,2069669,5616437,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,14-JUL-97 15:20:00,EST,14-JUL-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,30K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BUCHANAN,,,BUCHANAN,41.83,-86.37,41.83,-86.37,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.","Several trees and power lines were downed in Buchanan Township. Major tree damage was reported from 2 area golf courses, Orchard Hills and Brookwood. Orchard Hill was hit hardest and was closed through Tuesday, July 15, 1997, for clean up. The greens superintendent reported 25 trees downed by the winds. Brookwood Golf Course did not report as much damage, but had a significant number of trees downed, approximately 100, which ranged from 10 inches to 4 feet in diameter. No injuries were reported.",1997,7
4410,199706,20,1845,199706,21,1200,2069096,5618579,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,20-JUN-97 18:45:00,EST,21-JUN-97 12:00:00,4,0,0,0,2M,5M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,,,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","Allegan County, which borders Ottawa County to the south, was impacted by the same slow-moving thunderstorms which trained across the area throughout the day of Friday, June 20th. The line of severe thunderstorms which moved across Allegan County Friday evening resulted in widespread flash flooding, with the worst of the flooding concentrated across the northern half of the county. The most significant damage occurred in the following Allegan County townships: Salem, Overisel, Hopkins, Wayland, Saugatuck, and Dorr. Notable rainfall totals for the 24 hours ending at midnight included 4.63 inches at Douglas, 5.40 inches at Allegan, 6.15 inches at Hamilton, and 7.20 inches at Wayland.     Allegan County officials reported an extensive list of damage done to roads, drainage channels, homes, and businesses. Four people were injured, including a woman whose vehicle  went nose-first into an 8-foot deep pit caused by a road washout. Extensive agricultural damage occurred in low-lying areas near flooded rivers and streams.      Approximately 48 roads had near total or severe washouts (43 of which were closed for several days following the flooding). In addition, 126 roads had partial washouts. All totaled, 9 homes were destroyed, including 2 vacation cottages at Glenn Shores, 44 homes received major damage, and another 216 homes reported minor damage. Rain and draining groundwater caused a bluff along Lake Michigan at Glenn Shores, near Glenn, to collapse. The collapsing dune  took several trees and 2 vacation cottages with it, 60 feet down onto the immediate lake shoreline. Eleven homes around Swan Lake in Cheshire Township were surrounded by water when the lake flooded. One business was destroyed, 7 reported major damage, and 30 received minor damage from flash flooding. The roof of the Regent Theater in the town of Allegan collapsed under the weight of rainwater. The 600-seat theater received major damage, but was not a total loss. The Otsego Lumber Company building also reported a roof collapse.     Allegan County officials declared a local State of Emergency at 2:11 AM Saturday, June 21st, when they determined that local emergency recovery efforts were unable to handle the magnitude of the flooding situation. On Friday, June 27th, Governor John Engler issued a state disaster declaration for Allegan County.",1997,6
4441,199707,14,1845,199707,14,1845,2065722,5607720,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:45:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,BRIDGEPORT,,,BRIDGEPORT,43.37,-83.9,43.37,-83.9,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
4442,199707,14,1849,199707,14,1849,2065722,5607721,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:49:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:49:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HARPER WOODS,,,HARPER WOODS,42.4,-82.92,42.4,-82.92,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
4579,199707,2,1500,199707,2,1500,2069668,5617827,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,SE,DE WITT,2.0,SE,DE WITT,42.82,-84.52,42.82,-84.52,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Michigan State Police reported 3/4 inch diameter hail at the intersection of State Road and U.S. Highway 27.,1997,7
4648,199707,8,1842,199707,8,1842,2065723,5607739,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:42:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:42:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,NE,MANCHESTER,5.0,NE,MANCHESTER,42.2,-83.97,42.2,-83.97,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
4667,199706,30,1655,199706,30,1655,2069094,5618409,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,85,LAKE,GRR,30-JUN-97 16:55:00,EST,30-JUN-97 16:55:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,CHASE,,,CHASE,43.88,-85.63,43.88,-85.63,,,1997,6
4668,199706,21,200,199706,21,200,2069095,5618410,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,21-JUN-97 02:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 02:00:00,0,0,0,0,12.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARCELLUS,,,MARCELLUS,42.03,-85.82,42.03,-85.82,"On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, a line of strong thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving across Michigan's Lower Peninsula caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Lower Michigan. Most damage was caused by isolated incidences of straight-line winds.",A severe thunderstorm downed a tree and several large limbs in the village of Marcellus. The downed tree landed on a vehicle parked at the corner of S. Centre and Dibble Street. Limbs and power lines were downed on N. Centre and North Streets and at the corner of Arbor and Snyder Street.,1997,6
4687,199707,14,1928,199707,14,1928,2065722,5607719,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:28:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:28:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,SW,MAYVILLE,4.0,SW,MAYVILLE,43.3,-83.42,43.3,-83.42,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
4731,199706,20,1320,199706,20,1320,2069096,5618418,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,20-JUN-97 13:20:00,EST,20-JUN-97 13:20:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BROOKFIELD,,,BROOKFIELD,42.45,-84.78,42.45,-84.78,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",Thunderstorm winds downed trees at the intersection of Spicerville Highway and Brookfield Road in Brookfield Township.,1997,6
4732,199706,20,1335,199706,20,1343,2069096,5618419,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,20-JUN-97 13:35:00,EST,20-JUN-97 13:43:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LANSING,,,LANSING,42.73,-84.53,42.73,-84.53,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",Ingham County Central Dispatch and reported several trees and power lines down in Lansing.,1997,6
5045,199707,17,430,199707,17,430,2067349,5610109,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,3,ALGER,MQT,17-JUL-97 04:30:00,EST,17-JUL-97 04:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,SAND RIVER,,,SAND RIVER,46.48,-87.1,46.48,-87.1,,Hail produced minor damage to several vehicles.,1997,7
5122,199707,16,1425,199707,16,1425,2066051,5605749,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,16-JUL-97 14:25:00,EST,16-JUL-97 14:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HIGGINS LAKE,,,HIGGINS LAKE,44.42,-84.7,44.42,-84.7,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled several trees and utility poles.,1997,7
5124,199707,16,2040,199707,16,2040,2066051,5605833,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,7,ALPENA,APX,16-JUL-97 20:40:00,EST,16-JUL-97 20:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LONG LAKE LAKE,,,LONG LAKE LAKE,45.2,-83.48,45.2,-83.48,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled numerous trees and utility poles around Long Lake.,1997,7
5140,199707,16,2030,199707,16,2030,2066051,5605757,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,7,ALPENA,APX,16-JUL-97 20:30:00,EST,16-JUL-97 20:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LONG RAPIDS,,,LONG RAPIDS,45.13,-83.73,45.13,-83.73,,Strong thunderstorm winds toppled numerous trees and utility poles between Bolton and Cathro.,1997,7
5225,199707,14,1920,199707,14,1920,2065722,5607718,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,115,MONROE,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:20:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,NEWPORT,,,NEWPORT,42.0,-83.3,42.0,-83.3,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
5263,199707,13,2150,199707,13,2150,2069664,5617736,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,117,MONTCALM,GRR,13-JUL-97 21:50:00,EST,13-JUL-97 21:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,LANGSTON,,,LANGSTON,43.32,-85.25,43.32,-85.25,,"Marble to golfball-sized hail was reported at Clifford Lake in Douglass Township, about 2 miles east of Langston or 5 miles west of Stanton.",1997,7
5264,199707,17,730,199707,17,730,2069665,5617737,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,17-JUL-97 07:30:00,EST,17-JUL-97 07:30:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND HAVEN,,,GRAND HAVEN,43.07,-86.23,43.07,-86.23,,"Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across the Tri-Cities (Grand Haven, Ferrysburg, and Spring Lake) area. A few trees were downed onto power lines in the area of Savidge and Fruitport Road in Spring Lake and lightning sparked a few minor house fires. The Grand Haven Board of Light and Power reported scattered power outages. Heavy downpours brought 2 to 4 inches of rain to much of northern Ottawa County, which resulted in minor street flooding.",1997,7
5265,199707,17,757,199707,17,757,2069665,5617738,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,81,KENT,GRR,17-JUL-97 07:57:00,EST,17-JUL-97 07:57:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WALKER,,,WALKER,43.03,-85.53,43.03,-85.53,,"The Walker Police Department reported large tree limbs and power lines downed in Walker, in the northwest quadrant of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.",1997,7
5290,199706,24,2110,199706,24,2110,2069093,5618352,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,133,OSCEOLA,GRR,24-JUN-97 21:10:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:10:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EVART,,,EVART,43.9,-85.25,43.9,-85.25,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.","Power lines were downed in Evart, resulting in power outages. The same thunderstorm sparked lightning fires in LeRoy, in the northwest portion of Osceola County.",1997,6
5371,199706,21,1650,199706,21,1650,2069095,5618415,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,21-JUN-97 16:50:00,EST,21-JUN-97 16:50:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CENTREVILLE,,,CENTREVILLE,41.92,-85.53,41.92,-85.53,"On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, a line of strong thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving across Michigan's Lower Peninsula caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Lower Michigan. Most damage was caused by isolated incidences of straight-line winds.",St. Joseph County Central Dispatch reported several large trees downed in Centreville area.,1997,6
5495,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590721,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
5589,199707,14,1900,199707,14,1900,2065722,5607725,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:00:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ST CLAIR SHRS,,,ST CLAIR SHRS,42.48,-82.87,42.48,-82.87,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
5606,199707,14,1720,199707,14,1720,2069669,5616558,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,67,IONIA,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:20:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,SMYRNA,,,SMYRNA,43.05,-85.27,43.05,-85.27,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",,1997,7
5627,199708,16,2,199708,16,10,2402793,5615967,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,103,MARQUETTE,MQT,16-AUG-97 00:02:00,EST,16-AUG-97 00:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F0,0.3,150.0,,,,,,,NORTHLAND,,,NORTHLAND,46.07,-87.58,46.07,-87.58,,A tornado occurred at Northland (40 SW of Marquette). Several 12 to 18 inch diameter trees   were uprooted and 4 chairs and a metal frame glass  picnic table were blown off a deck of a house. Only one  chair was damaged ($10 value). No other objects or buildings were damaged.,1997,8
5630,199708,15,2245,199708,15,2255,2402793,5615966,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,71,IRON,MQT,15-AUG-97 22:45:00,EST,15-AUG-97 22:55:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FORTUNE LAKE,,,FORTUNE LAKE,46.08,-88.37,46.08,-88.37,,Strong thunderstorm winds downed a 20 inch diameter tree and blew tarpaper off a roof.,1997,8
5683,199707,14,1759,199707,14,1759,2069669,5616565,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:59:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:59:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,RIVES JUNCTION,,,RIVES JUNCTION,42.38,-84.47,42.38,-84.47,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Jackson County officials reported a 60 mph wind gust in Rives Junction in Rives Township in north central Jackson County. Downed trees were also reported.,1997,7
5820,199707,14,1600,199707,14,1600,2069669,5616439,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:00:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SHELBYVILLE,,,SHELBYVILLE,42.6,-85.63,42.6,-85.63,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.","A weather spotter sent a report via internet of trees and power lines downed in Wayland Township, including the Shelbyville and Gun Lake areas. A felled tree blocked the intersection of 124th Avenue and Division Street.",1997,7
5899,199707,26,242,199707,26,242,2069666,5617739,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,26-JUL-97 02:42:00,EST,26-JUL-97 02:42:00,0,0,0,0,,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,PORT SHELDON,,,PORT SHELDON,42.9,-86.22,42.9,-86.22,,A trained National Weather Service spotter measured 60-80 mph wind gusts at Port Sheldon at 3:42 AM EDT.,1997,7
5900,199707,26,250,199707,26,250,2069666,5617740,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,26-JUL-97 02:50:00,EST,26-JUL-97 02:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,PORT SHELDON,,,PORT SHELDON,42.9,-86.22,42.9,-86.22,,A trained National Weather Service spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust at Port Sheldon at 3:50 AM EDT.,1997,7
5901,199707,2,625,199707,2,625,2069668,5617741,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:25:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:25:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EAU CLAIRE,,,EAU CLAIRE,41.98,-86.3,41.98,-86.3,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the Eau Claire area. Several homes received minor damage from falling trees and limbs.,1997,7
5964,199707,2,645,199707,2,645,2069668,5617742,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:45:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:45:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NILES,,,NILES,41.83,-86.25,41.83,-86.25,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","Numerous trees were downed in the Niles area during the severe thunderstorm which produced estimated 70 mph winds across much of southeastern Berrien County. Falling trees downed power, phone, and cable lines. Minor damage was reported at several residences, including reports of patio furniture being swept away and a trampoline destroyed. Nearly 2 3/4 inches of rain fell in one hour at a Niles residence, with minor street flooding reported in the storm's aftermath.",1997,7
5965,199707,2,645,199707,2,645,2069668,5617743,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:45:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:45:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,POKAGON,,,POKAGON,41.92,-86.17,41.92,-86.17,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","Trees and power lines reported downed in Pokagon Township, in western Cass County.",1997,7
5969,199706,23,1500,199706,23,1500,2069092,5618350,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,23-JUN-97 15:00:00,EST,23-JUN-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DANSVILLE,,,DANSVILLE,42.55,-84.3,42.55,-84.3,,A trained severe weather spotter reported several 12 inch diameter limbs downed in thunderstorm winds.,1997,6
5970,199706,23,1550,199706,23,1550,2069092,5618351,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,23-JUN-97 15:50:00,EST,23-JUN-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,SW,OVID,4.0,SW,OVID,42.97,-84.43,42.97,-84.43,,Public reported quarter-sized hail in Sleepy Hollow State Park.,1997,6
6003,199706,24,2130,199706,24,2130,2069093,5618356,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,35,CLARE,GRR,24-JUN-97 21:30:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:30:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,SW,LAKE GEORGE,3.0,SW,LAKE GEORGE,43.93,-85.0,43.93,-85.0,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.",One tree reported downed near M-115 in southwest Clare County. Other trees were downed across county from this severe thunderstorm.,1997,6
6004,199706,24,2215,199706,24,2215,2069093,5618357,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,24-JUN-97 22:15:00,EST,24-JUN-97 22:15:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MT PLEASANT,,,MT PLEASANT,43.6,-84.77,43.6,-84.77,"A  line of thunderstorms redeveloped as it moved inland from Lake Michigan on the evening of June 24th, as a gust front from a complex of severe thunderstorms which occurred in Wisconsin encountered the unstable air mass over Lower Michigan. The storms produced damaging wind gusts over portions of west central and central Lower Michigan.","Tree reported down on vehicle in Mount Pleasant. Trees also reported downed in Blanchard, Weidman, Winn, and Shepherd from severe thunderstorm.",1997,6
6031,199707,14,1635,199707,14,1635,2069669,5616444,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:35:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:35:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DOWAGIAC,,,DOWAGIAC,41.98,-86.1,41.98,-86.1,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Cass County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines knocked down in the Dowagiac area.,1997,7
6121,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058849,5588081,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAWTON,,,LAWTON,,,,,"A series of convective storms dumped 1.5 to 4 inches of rainfall across the western Michigan area during the day of the 21st.  Numerous roads and streets were flooded and quickly become impassable.  Small creeks quickly filled to capacity and overflowed their banks.  The rain continued into the following day creating some mainstem river flooding, reported in a separate flood entry.",,1997,2
6128,199706,12,1357,199706,12,1357,2069090,5618346,MICHIGAN,1997,Funnel Cloud,C,45,EATON,GRR,12-JUN-97 13:57:00,EST,12-JUN-97 13:57:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2 NW DIMONDALE,,,2 NW DIMONDALE,,,,,,Eaton County emergency management officials reported a funnel cloud near the intersection of Lansing Road (U.S. Highway 27) and Canal Road in Windsor Township at 2:57 PM EDT. Windsor Township paramedics reported the rotating funnel cloud dropped to within several hundred feet of the ground.,1997,6
6129,199706,13,1550,199706,13,1550,2069091,5618347,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,67,IONIA,GRR,13-JUN-97 15:50:00,EST,13-JUN-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAKE ODESSA,,,LAKE ODESSA,42.78,-85.13,42.78,-85.13,,Numerous trees downed and pea-sized hail reported from a severe thunderstorm.,1997,6
6130,199706,23,1440,199706,23,1440,2069092,5618348,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,23-JUN-97 14:40:00,EST,23-JUN-97 14:40:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CHARLOTTE,,,CHARLOTTE,42.57,-84.82,42.57,-84.82,,"A local radio station in Charlotte reported several large tree limbs downed, with wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.",1997,6
6131,199706,21,1550,199706,21,1550,2069095,5618412,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,21-JUN-97 15:50:00,EST,21-JUN-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OVID,,,OVID,43.0,-84.38,43.0,-84.38,"On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, a line of strong thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving across Michigan's Lower Peninsula caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Lower Michigan. Most damage was caused by isolated incidences of straight-line winds.","Severe thunderstorm winds leveled 2 buildings near the intersection of Hollister and Taft roads in Ovid Township. In addition, several buildings in the area had minor roof damage and several trees were downed. Destroyed buildings were a pole barn and a garage. No one was injured.",1997,6
6212,199707,14,1910,199707,14,1915,2065722,5607726,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:10:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,SW,CARO,2.0,SW,CARO,43.47,-83.43,43.47,-83.43,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
6410,199707,2,1410,199707,2,1410,2066048,5607526,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,135,OSCODA,APX,02-JUL-97 14:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LUZERNE,,,LUZERNE,44.62,-84.27,44.62,-84.27,,,1997,7
6484,199707,14,1642,199707,14,1642,2069669,5616551,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:42:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:42:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CENTREVILLE,,,CENTREVILLE,41.92,-85.53,41.92,-85.53,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.","Trees were downed in Centreville, some of which fell across area roads.",1997,7
6519,199708,3,2035,199708,3,2035,1045304,5611561,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,03-AUG-97 20:35:00,EST,03-AUG-97 20:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ADRIAN,,,ADRIAN,41.9,-84.03,41.9,-84.03,"Severe thunderstorms developed over Lenawee county late in the day on the 3rd, along a stationary front.  Trees and powerlines were blown down in Adrian, and 1 inch diameter hail was reported in Blissfield.",,1997,8
6646,199708,16,1400,199708,16,1400,1045307,5611567,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,115,MONROE,DTX,16-AUG-97 14:00:00,EST,16-AUG-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,TEMPERANCE,,,TEMPERANCE,41.78,-83.57,41.78,-83.57,A cold front spawned severe thunderstorms late in the afternoon over the same area that reported severe storms earlier that morning.  Trees were downed near Temperance for the second time that day.  A severe thunderstorm also downed large limbs 5 miles west of Adrian.,,1997,8
6647,199708,16,1545,199708,16,1545,1045307,5611568,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,115,MONROE,DTX,16-AUG-97 15:45:00,EST,16-AUG-97 15:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,TEMPERANCE,2.0,S,TEMPERANCE,41.75,-83.57,41.75,-83.57,A cold front spawned severe thunderstorms late in the afternoon over the same area that reported severe storms earlier that morning.  Trees were downed near Temperance for the second time that day.  A severe thunderstorm also downed large limbs 5 miles west of Adrian.,,1997,8
6648,199708,27,1650,199708,27,1650,1045308,5611569,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,147,ST. CLAIR,DTX,27-AUG-97 16:50:00,EST,27-AUG-97 16:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.25,,,,,,,,,,,6.0,W,PORT HURON,6.0,W,PORT HURON,42.98,-82.53,42.98,-82.53,"Severe thunderstorms developed over Saint Clair county along a cold front during the afternoon on the 27th.  A large tree crashed through the roof of a house in Port Huron, causing damage but no injuries.",,1997,8
6649,199708,27,1655,199708,27,1655,1045308,5611570,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,147,ST. CLAIR,DTX,27-AUG-97 16:55:00,EST,27-AUG-97 16:55:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,PORT HURON,,,PORT HURON,42.98,-82.42,42.98,-82.42,"Severe thunderstorms developed over Saint Clair county along a cold front during the afternoon on the 27th.  A large tree crashed through the roof of a house in Port Huron, causing damage but no injuries.",,1997,8
6703,199707,14,1605,199707,14,1605,2069669,5616440,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:05:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:05:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,NE,MARTIN,2.0,NE,MARTIN,42.55,-85.6,42.55,-85.6,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Allegan County Central Dispatch reported downed trees blocked the intersection of 120th Avenue East and 10th Street near Martin.,1997,7
6740,199707,14,1750,199707,14,1750,2069669,5616562,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:50:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,SE,SPRINGPORT,4.0,SE,SPRINGPORT,42.35,-84.63,42.35,-84.63,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",,1997,7
6820,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057747,5584595,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,34,ROSCOMMON,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
6970,199702,21,1800,199702,25,200,2058828,5587888,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,59,CLINTON,GRR,21-FEB-97 18:00:00,EST,25-FEB-97 02:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
6971,199702,22,1400,199702,28,2359,2058828,5587890,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,57,KENT,GRR,22-FEB-97 14:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 23:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
7173,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,1035501,5584601,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
7174,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057753,5584602,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,2
7198,199707,14,1750,199707,14,1750,2069669,5616563,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:50:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:50:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,SE,SPRINGPORT,4.0,SE,SPRINGPORT,42.35,-84.63,42.35,-84.63,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Jackson County officials reported a 70 mph wind gust and nickel-sized hail 4 miles southeast of Springport in Springport and Parma Townships. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in the mostly rural area.,1997,7
7199,199707,14,1755,199707,14,1755,2069669,5616564,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,117,MONTCALM,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:55:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:55:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,SHERIDAN,2.0,S,SHERIDAN,43.18,-85.07,43.18,-85.07,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Trees downed across the intersection of Michigan Highway 57 and Michigan Highway 66 in Bushnell Township.,1997,7
7238,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057754,5584603,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,23,MONTMORENCY,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR...WITH ENHANCEMENT PROVIDED BY NORTHEAST WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 10 TO 14 INCHES.,,1997,2
7298,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588298,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,55,SANILAC,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
7317,199707,2,615,199707,2,615,2069668,5619452,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:15:00,0,0,0,0,300K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BERRIEN SPGS,,,BERRIEN SPGS,41.95,-86.33,41.95,-86.33,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","Numerous 2 to 3 foot diameter trees were uprooted and several large trees were downed, damaging several Berrien Springs area homes, from straight-line winds in a severe thunderstorm. Wind gusts during the thunderstorm were estimated at 70 mph. A maple tree fell on a home at 10594 Old U.S. 31 at approximately 7:20 AM EDT. Another large tree came down on a house on Harrison Street, damaging the front and a ramp for the handicapped on the south side of the residence. A home on Rose Hill Street was damaged as 2 large trees destroyed a front porch, damaged the roof, and crushed 3 cars parked in the driveway. Other homes were damaged in the Bridlewood subdivision just south of Berrien Springs off Long Lake Road. A large tree fell through the roof of one home in this neighborhood, shattering a sun roof and sending a shower of glass through the cathedral ceiling onto the living-dining area of the two-level house. Numerous television antennas across the area were destroyed. One of the trees downed was a 300-year-old white oak along West Ferry Street, which was believed to be the oldest tree in the Berrien Springs area. It fell on a narrow lot, barely missing 2 homes. Trees blocked several area roads for hours and local flooding was reported. No injuries were reported.",1997,7
7391,199706,20,2200,199706,21,500,2069096,5618580,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,20-JUN-97 22:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,125K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,,,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","Van Buren County officials reported damage from flash flooding late Friday night and early Saturday morning, June 20th and 21st, respectively. The flooding caused 8 road washouts and 35 additional roads were impassable for a time due to water flowing across them. A 15-foot section of the Kal-Haven Trail (a bike and nature trail) was washed out, leaving a gulley 8-feet deep. Baer Park in downtown South Haven was also flooded. Unofficially, 5 to 7 inches of rain fell in the 5-hour time period ending 4:00 AM EDT in Lawrence.",1997,6
7448,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058836,5588066,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,27,CASS,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DOWAGIAC,,,DOWAGIAC,,,,,,,1997,2
7449,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058837,5588067,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MAPLE RAPIDS,,,MAPLE RAPIDS,,,,,,,1997,2
7450,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058838,5588068,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,45,EATON,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND LEDGE,,,GRAND LEDGE,,,,,,,1997,2
7451,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058839,5588069,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,57,GRATIOT,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ITHACA,,,ITHACA,,,,,,,1997,2
7452,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058840,5588070,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LANSING,,,LANSING,,,,,,,1997,2
7629,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590727,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
7704,199707,2,610,199707,2,610,2069668,5619450,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:10:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:10:00,0,0,0,0,,1.2M,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,BERRIEN SPGS,,,BERRIEN SPGS,41.95,-86.33,41.95,-86.33,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","A Berrien Springs area farmer estimated agricultural losses of near $1 million from hail during a severe thunderstorm during the early morning hours of July 2, 1997. Paul Bixby reported 200 acres of fruits and 100 acres of vegetables destroyed from 1 inch diameter hail. The hail cut, scarred or took chunks out of apples and peaches and knocked a lot of the fruit off the trees. Sweet corn stalks were reportedly shredded. A U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service resource conservationist for Berrien County reported that an inspection on July 2nd revealed the hail storm started in the vicinity of Lakeshore High School, near Stevensville, and extended southeast to the county line. He estimated a 2 mile wide swath along this path was affected by the hail. Other area fruit growers reported severe damage to crops which included apples, peaches, grapes, plums, tart cherries, and raspberries.",1997,7
7830,199707,14,1942,199707,14,1942,2065722,5607730,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,147,ST. CLAIR,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:42:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:42:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,FARGO,,,FARGO,43.1,-82.65,43.1,-82.65,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
7831,199707,8,1815,199707,8,1815,2065723,5607731,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,08-JUL-97 18:15:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,S,SALEM,5.0,S,SALEM,42.33,-83.57,42.33,-83.57,Low pressure tracked across southern Michigan on the 8th.  The resulting thunderstorms produced large hail across parts of the area during the afternoon.  Inch diameter hail was reported at Warren and Dixboro.,,1997,7
7854,199707,14,1510,199707,14,1510,2069669,5617837,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,14-JUL-97 15:10:00,EST,14-JUL-97 15:10:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAWRENCE,,,LAWRENCE,42.22,-86.05,42.22,-86.05,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Van Buren County Central Dispatch reported large tree limbs and power lines downed in Lawrence.,1997,7
7863,199708,30,800,199708,30,830,2066823,5611571,MICHIGAN,1997,Waterspout,C,115,MONROE,DTX,30-AUG-97 08:00:00,EST,30-AUG-97 08:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,E,LUNA PIER,2.0,E,LUNA PIER,,,,,"Several waterspouts were reported over Lake Erie east of Monroe county.  The waterspouts remained over the water, and no damage was reported.",,1997,8
7873,199706,20,1910,199706,20,1910,2069096,5618508,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:10:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:10:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DORR,,,DORR,42.73,-85.72,42.73,-85.72,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",A trained National Weather Service spotter reported trees downed in the Dorr area of Allegan County.,1997,6
7894,199708,20,0,199708,22,2300,2066824,5611572,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,49,HURON,DTX,20-AUG-97 00:00:00,EST,22-AUG-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The combination of high water levels and a persistent north wind to 30 knots produced significant lakeshore flooding and wave damage along the Lake Huron shoreline between Caseville and Port Austin.  The waves destroyed several docks and at least 5 boats.,,1997,8
7895,199708,21,1915,199708,21,1915,2066825,5611573,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,115,MONROE,DTX,21-AUG-97 19:15:00,EST,21-AUG-97 19:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,TEMPERANCE,,,TEMPERANCE,41.78,-83.57,41.78,-83.57,"Scattered showers developed in association with an unseasonably strong surface low pressure area over southern Ontario, and an unseasonably strong cold pool aloft.  One of the showers produced 3/4 inch hail at Temperance.",,1997,8
7939,199707,2,1420,199707,2,1420,2069668,5617823,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,57,GRATIOT,GRR,02-JUL-97 14:20:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,ITHACA,,,ITHACA,43.28,-84.62,43.28,-84.62,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
7940,199707,2,1445,199707,2,1445,2069668,5617824,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,45,EATON,GRR,02-JUL-97 14:45:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND LEDGE,,,GRAND LEDGE,42.75,-84.73,42.75,-84.73,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",,1997,7
7941,199707,2,1450,199707,2,1450,2069668,5617825,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,02-JUL-97 14:50:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:50:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DE WITT,,,DE WITT,42.83,-84.55,42.83,-84.55,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Trees were downed in De Witt.,1997,7
7942,199707,2,1455,199707,2,1455,2069668,5617826,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,02-JUL-97 14:55:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:55:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EAST LANSING,,,EAST LANSING,42.7,-84.47,42.7,-84.47,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Six inch diameter trees were downed in East Lansing.,1997,7
7985,199707,14,1709,199707,14,1709,2069669,5616556,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:09:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:09:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSHTEMO,,,OSHTEMO,42.27,-85.68,42.27,-85.68,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Trees downed in Oshtemo Township.,1997,7
8067,199707,2,1355,199707,2,1355,2069668,5617821,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,57,GRATIOT,GRR,02-JUL-97 13:55:00,EST,02-JUL-97 13:55:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MIDDLETON,,,MIDDLETON,43.18,-84.72,43.18,-84.72,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Gratiot County Central Dispatch reported a window was blown out of a resident's home located along Garfield Road just north of Middleton.,1997,7
8068,199707,2,1400,199707,2,1400,2069668,5617822,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,57,GRATIOT,GRR,02-JUL-97 14:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SUMNER,,,SUMNER,43.32,-84.82,43.32,-84.82,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Trees were downed in Sumner Township.,1997,7
8177,199707,14,1930,199707,14,1930,2065722,5607729,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,63,HURON,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:30:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,SEBEWAING,,,SEBEWAING,43.73,-83.45,43.73,-83.45,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
8193,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588495,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
8194,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588496,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
8195,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588497,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
8300,199707,14,1800,199707,14,1800,2069669,5616566,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,14-JUL-97 18:00:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,W,HILLSDALE,2.0,W,HILLSDALE,41.92,-84.65,41.92,-84.65,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Hillsdale County Emergency Operations reported a couple of trees downed 2 miles west of Hillsdale.,1997,7
8301,199707,14,1815,199707,14,1815,2069669,5616567,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,57,GRATIOT,GRR,14-JUL-97 18:15:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:15:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ST LOUIS,,,ST LOUIS,43.42,-84.6,43.42,-84.6,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Gratiot County Central Dispatch reported several trees and power lines were downed in and around St. Louis. Some city streets were closed due to felled trees and limbs.,1997,7
8302,199707,14,1815,199707,14,1815,2069669,5616568,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,14-JUL-97 18:15:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,STOCKBRIDGE,,,STOCKBRIDGE,42.45,-84.18,42.45,-84.18,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Trees were downed in Stockbridge and one local road was temporarily blocked from downed limbs.,1997,7
8307,199702,22,1600,199702,26,1100,2058508,5588276,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,22-FEB-97 16:00:00,EST,26-FEB-97 11:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Saginaw River at Saginaw went above its 19.0 foot flood stage at 4 pm EST on the 22d.  The river crested at 20.7 feet at 1 amEST on the 23rd, and fell back below flood stage at 11 am ESTon the 26th.Low pressure tracked from Missouri northeast across southern lower Michigan on the 21st,  The combination of heavy rain, meltingsnow and frozen ground produced widespread flooding.  Precipitation amounts from late on the 20th through late on the 21st ranged from 1 to 2 inches from the Flint area south through Detroit to the Ohio state-line.  Farther north, precipitation amounts of 2 to over 3 inches occurred from the Saginaw Valley to the Thumb region.  Some of the highest totals included 3.10 inches at Saginaw, 2.88 inches at Vassar and 2.83 inches at Saint Charles and Essexville.  The rain changed to snow before ending north of Detroit, with 3 to 6 inches accumulating across the Saginaw Valley and the northern part of the Thumb.Some of the heaviest damage from the flood occurred in northern and western Huron county.  In the village of Sebewaing, the Sebewaing river overflowed its banks on the 22d and 23rd, causing the evacuation of residents in the Pitcher Subdivision.  Also, the Bay Shore summer camp ground was heavily damaged, with estimated losses of several thousand dollars.  In Caseville, 20 homeowners were evacuated early on the 23rd.  In Vassar, the Cass river was above flood stage from late on the 21st through early on the 24th, submerging part of the downtown area.  Widespread damage to roads was reported throughout the Saginaw Valley and northern Thumb areas on the 21st.",,1997,2
8308,199702,21,1400,199702,22,100,2058504,5588270,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,21-FEB-97 14:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Lower Rouge River at Inkster went above its 10.0 foot floodstage at 2 pm EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 10.1 feetat 3 pm EST on the 21st, and fell back below flood stage at 1 amEST on the 22d.",,1997,2
8498,199707,14,1642,199707,14,1642,2069669,5616553,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:42:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:42:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,N,STURGIS,2.0,N,STURGIS,41.83,-85.42,41.83,-85.42,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Trees downed 2 miles north of Sturgis.,1997,7
8541,199707,2,645,199707,2,645,2069668,5617744,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,02-JUL-97 06:45:00,EST,02-JUL-97 06:45:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DOWAGIAC,,,DOWAGIAC,41.98,-86.1,41.98,-86.1,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Trees and power lines reported downed on the south side of Dowagiac. Lightning also damaged several power transformers.,1997,7
8566,199707,14,1649,199707,14,1649,2069669,5616554,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:49:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:49:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SUNRISE HGTS,,,SUNRISE HGTS,42.3,-85.15,42.3,-85.15,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.","A trained National Weather Service spotter reported 3"" diameter tree limbs downed near Sunrise Heights.",1997,7
8567,199707,14,1709,199707,14,1709,2069669,5616555,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:09:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:09:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,VICKSBURG,,,VICKSBURG,42.12,-85.53,42.12,-85.53,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department reported a couple of trees were downed in Vicksburg.,1997,7
8624,199707,17,220,199707,17,225,2067349,5610000,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,61,HOUGHTON,MQT,17-JUL-97 02:20:00,EST,17-JUL-97 02:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,CALUMET,,,LAURIUM,47.25,-88.47,47.23,-88.45,,Several trees downed up to 12 inches in diameter.,1997,7
8625,199707,17,305,199707,17,305,2067349,5610001,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,13,BARAGA,MQT,17-JUL-97 03:05:00,EST,17-JUL-97 03:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,NE,SKANEE,3.0,NE,SKANEE,46.92,-88.17,46.92,-88.17,,10 inch diameter trees downed.,1997,7
8682,199707,2,1515,199707,2,1515,2069668,5617835,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:15:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,N,WEBBERVILLE,3.0,N,WEBBERVILLE,42.72,-84.17,42.72,-84.17,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.",Ingham County Central Dispatch reported a barn in the 3900-block of Morrice Road was flattened by straight-line winds at approximately 4:15 PM EDT. Trees and power lines were downed across Locke Township between Webberville and Bell Oak.,1997,7
8683,199707,2,1500,199707,2,1500,2069668,5617836,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,02-JUL-97 15:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BATTLE CREEK,,,BATTLE CREEK,42.32,-85.18,42.32,-85.18,"An unusually intense storm system for July was centered over Minnesota early Wednesday morning, July 2, 1997. The low pressure center tracked east across Lake Superior Wednesday afternoon as the trailing strong cold front crossed Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the mid and late afternoon hours. The combination of a very warm, moist, and unstable air mass across the region and a favorable veering vertical wind profile fueled the development of widespread severe thunderstorms across the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Within the NWSO Grand Rapids county warning area, one cluster of thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM EDT over Lake Michigan, then moved onshore into Berrien County around 6:30 AM EDT. As this isolated cluster of severe thunderstorms crossed central and southeast Berrien County and western and southern Cass County, hail up to 2 1/4"" in diameter fell and straight-line winds were estimated as high as 70 mph. Widespread agricultural hail damage was reported in central Berrien County and a significant amount of wind damage to homes was reported in Berrien Springs and Edwardsburg. Power outages across Berrien and Cass Counties totaled 21,500 with this cluster of severe thunderstorms. During the early afternoon hours, a line of severe thunderstorms developed in Gratiot County in central Lower Michigan, then developed southwest between 3:00 and 4:30 PM EDT and affected Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. A small F0 tornado touched down in southwest Gratiot County, but no damage or injuries were reported. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 70 mph were associated with this line of severe thunderstorms as it crossed south central Lower Michigan. The most significant damage occurred in East Lansing in northwest Ingham County as a wet microburst occurred between 4:13 and 4:18 PM EDT. Damage was estimated to be near half a million dollars. However, no injuries were reported.","Trees and power lines were downed in a few locations across the city of Battle Creek. Power was knocked out for 2,600 Consumers Energy customers in the city. Lightweight patio furniture was blown around on the grounds of the Team U.S. National Hot-Air Balloon Championship and Air Show at Kellogg Regional Airport during 40 mph wind gusts.",1997,7
8689,199706,21,1608,199706,21,1608,2069095,5618413,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,21-JUN-97 16:08:00,EST,21-JUN-97 16:08:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EDWARDSBURG,,,EDWARDSBURG,41.8,-86.08,41.8,-86.08,"On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, a line of strong thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving across Michigan's Lower Peninsula caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Lower Michigan. Most damage was caused by isolated incidences of straight-line winds.",Cass County Central Dispatch reported power lines downed in Edwardsburg.,1997,6
8778,199706,21,1619,199706,21,1619,2069095,5618414,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,45,EATON,GRR,21-JUN-97 16:19:00,EST,21-JUN-97 16:19:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,DIMONDALE,,,DIMONDALE,42.63,-84.63,42.63,-84.63,"On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, a line of strong thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving across Michigan's Lower Peninsula caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Lower Michigan. Most damage was caused by isolated incidences of straight-line winds.",A trained severe weather spotter reported nickle-sized hail in Dimondale.,1997,6
8783,199706,20,1840,199706,20,1910,2069096,5618504,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,20-JUN-97 18:40:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:10:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND,,,HOLLAND,42.78,-86.12,42.78,-86.12,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","Severe thunderstorm winds downed power lines and transformers across the city of Holland. The highest measured wind gust with this line of storms was 42 mph, at 1 mile east of Holland State Park at 8:10 PM EDT. Marble-sized hail was also reported in Holland at 7:40 PM EDT.",1997,6
8785,199706,20,1830,199706,21,1200,2069096,5618578,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,20-JUN-97 18:30:00,EST,21-JUN-97 12:00:00,2,0,0,0,1.35M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,,,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","Slow-moving thunderstorms developed over Lake Michigan and moved east across Ottawa County throughout the day of Friday, June 20th. With the soil already saturated from 2 to 4 inches of rainfall from this training effect of thunderstorm activity during the day, a line of severe thunderstorms developed early Friday evening and moved across the county, depositing another 1-5 inches of rainfall within a 2 hour period, causing widespread flash flooding. Southern Ottawa County bore the brunt of the flash flooding,including the cities of Holland and Zeeland, Zeeland Township, Jamestown Township, Holland Township, Wright Township, and Chester Township. Notable rainfall totals for the 24 hour period ending at midnight included 5.47 inches in the city of Holland, 9.16 inches at Holland State Park, and an unofficial report of 13 inches of rainfall in Zeeland.      Extensive damage was done to roads, bridges, and homes. Approximately 44 roads were flooded including parts of U.S. Highway 31. Of this number, 40 roads were deemed impassable due to washouts. During the peak of the flash flooding, many motorists were stranded for several hours until emergency personnel could free them. Shortly after midnight, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescued four occupants off the top of their overturned car stranded in deep water at 80th Avenue and Adams Street in Zeeland Township. The Coast Guard rescued a total of 12 people from stranded vehicles Friday evening. In addition to the road washouts, 6 bridges were damaged. Zeeland officials reported 15-20 percent of the city's streets were flooded during the peak of the storm. In addition, 2 sewage lift stations were disabled, causing sewage backups at many residences.     Ottawa County officials reported approximately 150 homes and 11 businesses damaged. Most of the damage was from flooded basements. No injuries were reported Friday evening. However, 2 boys, aged 12 and 11, received minor injuries Saturday afternoon when their raft overturned in the swollen north branch of the Black River in Holland.     On Monday, June 23rd, Ottawa County declared a local State of Emergency. On Friday, June 27th, Governor John Engler issued a state disaster declaration for Ottawa County as a result of the widespread flooding damage.",1997,6
8877,199707,6,1532,199707,6,1532,2069662,5617657,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,06-JUL-97 15:32:00,EST,06-JUL-97 15:32:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,LITCHFIELD,,,LITCHFIELD,42.05,-84.75,42.05,-84.75,,,1997,7
8878,199707,6,1745,199707,6,1745,2069662,5617658,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,06-JUL-97 17:45:00,EST,06-JUL-97 17:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MASON,,,MASON,42.58,-84.43,42.58,-84.43,,,1997,7
8879,199707,6,1815,199707,6,1815,2069662,5617659,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,06-JUL-97 18:15:00,EST,06-JUL-97 18:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,WEBBERVILLE,,,WEBBERVILLE,42.67,-84.17,42.67,-84.17,,,1997,7
8880,199707,8,1755,199707,8,1755,2069663,5617660,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,08-JUL-97 17:55:00,EST,08-JUL-97 17:55:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,HANOVER,,,HANOVER,42.1,-84.55,42.1,-84.55,,Jackson Central Dispatch relayed reports from Hanover Township fire officials of nickel-sized hail.,1997,7
8881,199707,8,1830,199707,8,1830,2069663,5617661,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,08-JUL-97 18:30:00,EST,08-JUL-97 18:30:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSSEO,,,OSSEO,41.88,-84.53,41.88,-84.53,,"Hillsdale County Emergency Operations reported trees and electrical wires downed 3 miles southeast of Hillsdale near Osseo and Pleasant Lake, in Jefferson Township. Power was cut for approximately 400 Consumers Energy customers.",1997,7
8910,199707,14,1920,199707,14,1920,2065722,5607717,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:20:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FLAT ROCK,,,FLAT ROCK,42.08,-83.27,42.08,-83.27,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
8998,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590729,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
9000,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590731,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,78,CASS,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
9016,199707,27,2126,199707,27,2126,2065724,5607740,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,27-JUL-97 21:26:00,EST,27-JUL-97 21:26:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FRANKENMUTH,,,FRANKENMUTH,43.33,-83.75,43.33,-83.75,"A violent thunderstorm swept through the town of Frankenmuth during late evening on the 2th.  Strong winds demolished a large billboard, throwing some of its pieces over 80 yards.  Trees were also downed.  Heavy rains produced brief street flooding.",,1997,7
9017,199707,26,500,199707,26,500,2065725,5607741,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,26-JUL-97 05:00:00,EST,26-JUL-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,.75M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FARMINGTON,,,FARMINGTON,,,,,"Lightning started a fire that caused 750,000 dollars of damage to a two-story apartment building in Farmington Hills early on the 26th.",,1997,7
9018,199707,2,1729,199707,2,1729,2065726,5607742,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:29:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:29:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MELVINDALE,,,MELVINDALE,42.28,-83.17,42.28,-83.17,"The combination of a strong cold front and an extremely unstable airmass resulted in 13 tornado touchdowns across southeast Michigan on the 2d; the largest number for a single day since records have been kept.  Three tornado-producing supercell thunderstorms developed along the front during mid-afternoon.  The northern-most supercell produced 9 tornado touchdowns over southern Saginaw, northern Genesee and northern Lapeer counties, including two F-3's.  A woman was killed in Thetford township when she was hit by a falling tree.  Another supercell produced F-1 tornadoes in northern Livingston and northern Oakland counties.  The tornado in northern Oakland county destroyed a mobile home park near Holly, resulting in one fatality.  The southern-most supercell produced an F-2 tornado that passed over densly populated northern Wayne county, including the northern part of the city of Detroit.  The result was nearly 100 million dollars in damage in northern Wayne county alone, as the tornado cut a swath of heavy damage from northwest Detroit through Highland Park and Hamtramack.  Miraculously, no one was killed in that area, although nearly 100 injuries were reported.  Meanwhile, just to the north, an F-0 tornado and strong straight-line winds did about 30 million dollars in Macomb county.  Tragically, the greatest loss of life on the 2d occurred in Grosse Pointe Farms, where straight-line winds of nearly 100-mph blew a gazeebo full of people into Lake Saint Clair.  Five deaths and 8 injuries resulted.       The severe storms also resulted in extensive flash flooding and flooding around the Detroit metro area.  Several highways were flooded in northern Wayne and southern Macomb counties late on the 2d.  The Middle Rouge River near Garden City went above its 7 foot flood stage at 9 pm EST on the 2d, cresting at 8.6 feet at noon EST on the 3rd.  The river fell back below flood stage at 1 am EST on the 4th.  The Clinton River at Fraser went above it 16 foot flood stage at 1030 EST on the 2d, cresting at 16.5 feet at midnight EST on the 3rd.  The river fell back below flood stage at 3 am EST on the 3rd.  The Rouge river at Detroit went above its 15 foot flood stage at 2 am EST on the 3rd, cresting at 16.4 feet at 8 am EST on the 3rd.  The river went back below flood stage at 7 pm EST on the 3rd.",,1997,7
9021,199707,14,1915,199707,14,1915,2065722,5607727,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:15:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,VASSAR,,,VASSAR,43.37,-83.58,43.37,-83.58,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
9022,199707,14,1920,199707,14,1920,2065722,5607728,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,115,MONROE,DTX,14-JUL-97 19:20:00,EST,14-JUL-97 19:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,NEWPORT,,,NEWPORT,42.0,-83.3,42.0,-83.3,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
9114,199706,20,1903,199706,20,1903,2069096,5618505,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:03:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:03:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALLEGAN,,,ALLEGAN,42.53,-85.85,42.53,-85.85,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",A line of severe thunderstorms downed trees and power lines on the west side of the city of Allegan.,1997,6
9116,199707,26,315,199707,26,315,2069666,5619359,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,26-JUL-97 03:15:00,EST,26-JUL-97 03:15:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND,,,HOLLAND,42.78,-86.12,42.78,-86.12,,Local media reported tree and power line damage in the city of Holland. Tree limbs to 42 inches in circumference were downed in severe thunderstorm wind gusts.,1997,7
9117,199707,26,330,199707,26,330,2069666,5619360,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,37,CLINTON,GRR,26-JUL-97 03:30:00,EST,26-JUL-97 03:30:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BATH,,,BATH,42.82,-84.43,42.82,-84.43,,Clinton County Central Dispatch reported a large tree downed in Bath Township. The tree brought down power lines with it.,1997,7
9126,199707,14,1636,199707,14,1636,2069669,5616446,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:36:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:36:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,42.65,-85.28,42.65,-85.28,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Barry County Central Dispatch reported trees downed in Prarieville Township and the Hastings area.,1997,7
9150,199707,2,1705,199707,2,1705,2065721,5607620,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:05:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,TROY,,,TROY,42.6,-83.15,42.6,-83.15,,,1997,7
9151,199707,2,1708,199707,2,1708,2065721,5607621,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:08:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:08:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,DEARBORN,,,DEARBORN,42.32,-83.25,42.32,-83.25,,,1997,7
9159,199707,2,1700,199707,2,1730,2065721,5607616,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:30:00,0,0,0,0,1M,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,STERLING HGTS,,,MT CLEMENS,42.57,-83.03,42.58,-82.87,,,1997,7
9160,199707,2,1700,199707,2,1700,2065721,5607617,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:00:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,2M,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LIVONIA,,,LIVONIA,42.38,-83.37,42.38,-83.37,,,1997,7
9161,199707,2,1705,199707,2,1705,2065721,5607618,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:05:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,OAK PARK,,,OAK PARK,42.47,-83.23,42.47,-83.23,,,1997,7
9162,199707,2,1705,199707,2,1705,2065721,5607619,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,02-JUL-97 17:05:00,EST,02-JUL-97 17:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ROYAL OAK,,,ROYAL OAK,42.48,-83.13,42.48,-83.13,,,1997,7
9277,199707,14,1635,199707,14,1635,2069669,5616445,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,14-JUL-97 16:35:00,EST,14-JUL-97 16:35:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EDWARDSBURG,,,EDWARDSBURG,41.8,-86.08,41.8,-86.08,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Cass Central Dispatch reported downed trees and power lines in the Edwardsburg area.,1997,7
9311,199707,14,1747,199707,14,1747,2069669,5616561,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,14-JUL-97 17:47:00,EST,14-JUL-97 17:47:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,41.92,-85.07,41.92,-85.07,"A cold front moved east across Lake Michigan and Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, July 14, 1997. As this frontal boundary collided with the warm and unstable air mass across the state, strong to locally severe thunderstorms developed mainly across the southern two tier of counties. Isolated reports of hail to nickel-size and wind gusts to 70 mph were received. Downed trees and power lines cut power to approximately 48,000 Consumers Energy customers in southwest and south central Lower Michigan. No injuries were reported.",Scattered reports of trees and power lines down across portions of western Branch County.,1997,7
9473,199706,20,1932,199706,20,1932,2069096,5618574,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:32:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:32:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOPKINSBURG,,,HOPKINSBURG,42.62,-85.7,42.62,-85.7,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","A trained National Weather Service spotter reported numerous trees, utility poles, and power lines downed across the Hopkinsburg area.",1997,6
9474,199706,20,1907,199706,20,1907,2069096,5618506,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,15,BARRY,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:07:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:07:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,42.65,-85.28,42.65,-85.28,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.",The Barry County Sheriff's Department reported 1 inch diameter hail in the city of Hastings.,1997,6
9917,199706,20,1915,199706,20,1915,2069096,5618509,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,20-JUN-97 19:15:00,EST,20-JUN-97 19:15:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MIDDLEVILLE,,,MIDDLEVILLE,42.72,-85.47,42.72,-85.47,"During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region. Atmospheric conditions were ripe for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts to 70 mph and very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms reached severe criteria due to damaging wind gusts. However, the most significant damage was caused by flash flooding across Allegan and Ottawa Counties, which was caused by the training effect of slow-moving thunderstorms during the day, followed by a line of severe thunderstorms which moved through during the early evening hours. Thunderstorms during the day saturated the soil across the counties, then heavy rainfall of 1 to 5 inches in a 2 hour period from a line of severe thunderstorms during the evening created extensive runoff, resulting in extensive flash flood damage.","Barry County Central Dispatch reported several large trees and power lines downed across the Middleville and Yankee Springs area of northwest Barry County. Many trees fell across roads, creating hazardous driving conditions for motorists. One Middleville home, at 3240 N. Yankee Springs Road (Highway M-37), sustained damage from 2 trees downed in the front yard. The downed trees damaged the resident's garage, front picture window, and roof.",1997,6
9948,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590728,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
10036,199702,21,600,199702,24,1100,2058506,5588272,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,21-FEB-97 06:00:00,EST,24-FEB-97 11:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Kearsley Creek near Davison went above its 8.0 foot floodstage at 6 am EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 10.5 feetat 3 am EST on the 22d, and fell back below flood stage at 11 amEST on the 24th.",,1997,2
10089,199704,12,1435,199704,12,1435,2071779,5624377,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,12-APR-97 14:35:00,EST,12-APR-97 14:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND,,,HOLLAND,42.78,-86.12,42.78,-86.12,,,1997,4
10216,199705,8,2020,199705,8,2020,2065974,5605976,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,107,MECOSTA,GRR,08-MAY-97 20:20:00,EST,08-MAY-97 20:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,CHIPPEWA LAKE,,,CHIPPEWA LAKE,43.73,-85.3,43.73,-85.3,"A cold front moving across the Great Lakes Region triggered thunderstorms across Central Lower Michigan. A few of these thunderstorms produced severe criteria hail during the evening hours of May 8, 1997. No damage was reported.",Nickel sized hail reported.,1997,5
10426,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586463,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
10427,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586464,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
10497,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586460,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,68,LIVINGSTON,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
10528,199705,5,1754,199705,5,1754,2065973,5605969,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,107,MECOSTA,GRR,05-MAY-97 17:54:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:54:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,RODNEY,,,RODNEY,43.67,-85.32,43.67,-85.32,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
10529,199705,18,2041,199705,18,2041,2065976,5605978,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,18-MAY-97 20:41:00,EST,18-MAY-97 20:41:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ST JOSEPH,,,ST JOSEPH,42.1,-86.48,42.1,-86.48,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.",,1997,5
10685,199702,22,200,199702,28,2359,2058828,5587891,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,22-FEB-97 02:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 23:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
10705,199705,5,1745,199705,5,1745,2063724,5598991,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,05-MAY-97 17:45:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,N,ST HELEN,2.0,N,ST HELEN,44.4,-84.4,44.4,-84.4,,,1997,5
10706,199705,5,1835,199705,5,1835,2063725,5598992,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,51,GLADWIN,APX,05-MAY-97 18:35:00,EST,05-MAY-97 18:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,NE,GLADWIN,3.0,NE,GLADWIN,44.02,-84.43,44.02,-84.43,,,1997,5
10707,199705,8,2110,199705,8,2110,2063726,5598993,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,11,ARENAC,APX,08-MAY-97 21:10:00,EST,08-MAY-97 21:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,STANDISH,,,STANDISH,43.98,-83.97,43.98,-83.97,,,1997,5
10800,199702,21,1700,199702,23,100,2058507,5588273,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,21-FEB-97 17:00:00,EST,23-FEB-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Cass River at Cass City went above its 14.0 foot flood stageat 5 pm EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 15.6 feet at 3 amEST on the 22d, and fell back below flood stage at 1 am EST on the 23rd.",,1997,2
10801,199702,21,2100,199702,24,600,1036343,5588274,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,21-FEB-97 21:00:00,EST,24-FEB-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Cass River at Vassar went above its 14.0 foot flood stage at 9 pm on the 21st.  The river crested at 18.2 feet at 6 pmEST on the 22d, and fell back below flood stage at 6 am EST onthe 24th.",,1997,2
10802,199702,21,900,199702,25,900,1036344,5588275,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,21-FEB-97 09:00:00,EST,25-FEB-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Cass River at Frankenmuth went above its 17.0 foot flood stage at 9 am EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 23.6 feetat 6 pm on the 22d, and fell below flood stage at 9 am EST onthe 25th.",,1997,2
10803,199702,21,1300,199702,25,900,2058499,5588264,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,21-FEB-97 13:00:00,EST,25-FEB-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The River Raisin at Tecumseh went above its 9.0 foot flood stageat 1 pm EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 10.0 feet at 6 amEST on the 22d, and fell below flood stage at 9 am EST on the 25th.",,1997,2
10822,199705,5,2050,199705,5,2050,2062641,5600207,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,05-MAY-97 20:50:00,EST,05-MAY-97 20:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND BLANC,,,GRAND BLANC,42.92,-83.62,42.92,-83.62,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
10933,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057758,5584608,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,28,CRAWFORD,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,2
10936,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057759,5584609,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,29,OSCODA,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR...WITH ENHANCEMENT PROVIDED BY NORTHEAST WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 14 INCHES.,,1997,2
10937,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057760,5584610,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,30,ALCONA,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR...WITH ENHANCEMENT PROVIDED BY NORTHEAST WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,2
11004,199702,21,1000,199702,22,1700,2058505,5588271,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,21-FEB-97 10:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Shiawassee River at Owosso went above its 7.0 foot floodstage at 10 am EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 8.0 feet at 2 am EST on the 22d, and fell back below flood stage at 5 pmEST on the 22d.",,1997,2
11123,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057764,5584756,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,34,ROSCOMMON,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
11124,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057757,5584607,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
11125,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057755,5584605,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,25,BENZIE,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
11132,199705,16,0,199705,16,800,2065975,5605977,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,16-MAY-97 00:00:00,EST,16-MAY-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,2M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Record-cold temperatures in the upper 20s across the southwest quarter of Lower Michigan on May 16, 1997, caused financial losses for many West Michigan farmers. A hard frost wiped out approximately 20 percent of Oceana County's annual asparagus crop, causing an estimated $2 million in damages.",1997,5
11190,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590726,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
11191,199701,25,300,199701,26,100,2058151,5590743,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,25-JAN-97 03:00:00,EST,26-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snow fell in intense narrow bands causing 8 to 12 inch accumulations in the counties affected.  Other surrounding counties received lesser amounts.  Road crews were able to keep up with this event and only secondary roads were partially blocked for a few hours.  Some rural schools were affected but most remained open.,,1997,1
11333,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590725,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
11334,199702,21,600,199702,25,800,2058828,5587887,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,21-FEB-97 06:00:00,EST,25-FEB-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
11353,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586455,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,55,SANILAC,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
11444,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586459,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,63,ST. CLAIR,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
11664,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,1035504,5584604,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,24,ALPENA,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR...WITH ENHANCEMENT PROVIDED BY NORTHEAST WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 12 TO 16 INCHES.,,1997,2
11762,199702,24,700,199702,28,2359,2058828,5587895,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,24-FEB-97 07:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 23:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
11763,199702,21,1015,199702,21,1800,2058829,5587896,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,35,CLARE,GRR,21-FEB-97 10:15:00,EST,21-FEB-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CLARE,,,CLARE,,,,,,,1997,2
11764,199702,21,1015,199702,21,1800,2058830,5587897,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,85,LAKE,GRR,21-FEB-97 10:15:00,EST,21-FEB-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BALDWIN,,,BALDWIN,,,,,,,1997,2
11765,199702,21,1015,199702,21,1800,2058831,5587898,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,105,MASON,GRR,21-FEB-97 10:15:00,EST,21-FEB-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SCOTTVILLE,,,SCOTTVILLE,,,,,,,1997,2
11766,199702,21,1015,199702,21,1800,2058832,5587899,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,133,OSCEOLA,GRR,21-FEB-97 10:15:00,EST,21-FEB-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,REED CITY,,,REED CITY,,,,,Rainfall amounts between 1.5 and 2 inches were commonly reported throughout the four county area.  Streets and roads were covered with water up to 8 inches deep around midday.  A few roads were closed for a short period of time in the early afternoon.  All streets and roads were clear of water by 6 PM.,,1997,2
11767,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058833,5587900,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALLEGAN,,,ALLEGAN,,,,,,,1997,2
11768,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058834,5587901,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,15,BARRY,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,,,,,,,1997,2
11769,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058835,5587902,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BRIDGMAN,,,BRIDGMAN,,,,,,,1997,2
11839,199702,27,100,199702,28,1800,2058520,5588288,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,27-FEB-97 01:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Middle Rouge River at Garden City went above its 7.0 foot flood stage at 1 am EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 8.1feet at 11 pm EST on the 27th, and fell back below flood stage at6 pm EST on the 28th.",,1997,2
11840,199702,27,1100,199703,4,900,2058521,5588289,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 11:00:00,EST,04-MAR-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Raisin River at Tecumseh went above its 9.0 foot flood stageat 1100 am EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 9.7 feet at 10 am EST on March 2, and fell back below flood stage at 9 amEST March 4th.",,1997,2
12164,199702,22,900,199702,24,800,2058828,5587893,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,45,MECOSTA,GRR,22-FEB-97 09:00:00,EST,24-FEB-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
12298,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057756,5584606,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
12417,199702,21,1200,199702,21,2000,2058511,5588279,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,,,,,1997,2
12418,199702,21,1200,199702,21,2000,2058512,5588280,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,,,,,1997,2
12419,199702,21,1200,199702,21,2000,2058513,5588281,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,63,HURON,DTX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,,,,,1997,2
12420,199702,21,1200,199702,21,2000,2058514,5588282,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,151,SANILAC,DTX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,,,,,1997,2
12421,199702,21,2000,199702,23,2000,2058515,5588283,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,49,HURON,DTX,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,EST,23-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1997,2
12422,199702,27,2100,199702,28,400,2058516,5588284,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 21:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Flint river at Flint reached its 11.0 foot flood stage at9 pm EST on the 27th.  The river remained at 11.0 feet until 4 amEST on the 28th, before falling back below flood stage.",,1997,2
12423,199702,27,800,199702,28,1800,2058517,5588285,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Kearsley Creek at Davison went above its 8.0 foot flood stageat 8 am EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 9.1 feet at 11 pmEST on the 27th, then fell back below flood stage at 6 pm EST onthe 28th.",,1997,2
12424,199702,21,1200,199702,21,2000,2058509,5588277,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,17,BAY,DTX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,,,,,1997,2
12425,199702,27,1300,199702,28,1200,2058518,5588286,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,27-FEB-97 13:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Clinton river near Fraser went above its 16.0 foot flood stage at 1 pm EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 17.0 feetat 10 am on the 28th, then fell back below flood stage at noonEST on the 28th.",,1997,2
12426,199702,27,2000,199702,28,1100,2058519,5588287,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,27-FEB-97 20:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 11:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Lower Rouge River at Inkster went above its 10 foot floodstage at 8 pm EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 11.0 feet at2 am EST on the 28th, then fell back below flood stage at 11 amEST on the 28th.",,1997,2
12567,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586461,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,69,OAKLAND,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
12568,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586462,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,1,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
12587,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057723,5584569,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,15,MACKINAC,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,2
12612,199702,21,500,199702,21,1000,2058502,5588267,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,21-FEB-97 05:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Clinton river at Fraser went above its 16.0 foot flood stage at 5 am EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 16.1 feet at 6 am EST on the 21st and fell back below flood stage at 10 am EST onthe 21st.,,1997,2
12630,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057765,5584757,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,35,OGEMAW,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
12633,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057763,5584755,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,33,MISSAUKEE,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
12637,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,1035470,5584570,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,16,EMMET,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 10 TO 14 INCHES.,,1997,2
12638,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057724,5584571,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
12639,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,1035479,5584579,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,16,EMMET,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
12678,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590722,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
12711,199705,18,2130,199705,18,2130,2065976,5606115,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,18-MAY-97 21:30:00,EST,18-MAY-97 21:30:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PORTAGE,,,PORTAGE,42.2,-85.57,42.2,-85.57,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.",Kalamazoo HAM radio personnel reported six inch diameter trees were blown down in Portage.,1997,5
12766,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057737,5584585,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
12767,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057738,5584586,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,23,MONTMORENCY,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. AN EASTERLY FLOW OFF OF LAKE HURON ENHANCED SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY...RESULTING IN 8 TO 12 INCHES OF TOTAL ACCUMULATION.,,1997,2
12768,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057745,5584593,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,32,WEXFORD,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY WAS AROUND 6 INCHES.,,1997,2
12769,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057746,5584594,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,33,MISSAUKEE,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY WAS AROUND 6 INCHES.,,1997,2
12773,199705,18,2050,199705,18,2050,2065976,5606113,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,18-MAY-97 20:50:00,EST,18-MAY-97 20:50:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE OAKS,,,THREE OAKS,41.8,-86.6,41.8,-86.6,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.",Berrien County officials reported winds snapped off pine trees and blew the roof off of a resident's garage and dumped it 300 feet away from the garage.Downed power lines cut power to approximately 1300 customers in Berrien County.,1997,5
12774,199705,5,1541,199705,5,1541,2065973,5605951,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,05-MAY-97 15:41:00,EST,05-MAY-97 15:41:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND HAVEN,,,GRAND HAVEN,43.07,-86.23,43.07,-86.23,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",Nickel sized hail reported covering the ground.,1997,5
12812,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590739,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
12813,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590740,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
12922,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057725,5584572,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,2
12924,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057726,5584573,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,20,LEELANAU,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
12936,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057733,5584581,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. AN EASTERLY FLOW OFF OF LAKE HURON ENHANCED SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY...PRODUCING10 TO 16 INCHES OF TOTAL ACCUMULATION.,,1997,2
12937,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057736,5584584,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY WAS AROUND 6 INCHES.,,1997,2
12948,199705,5,1815,199705,5,1815,2065973,5605970,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,05-MAY-97 18:15:00,EST,05-MAY-97 18:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,10.0,W,MOUNT PLEASANT,10.0,W,MOUNT PLEASANT,43.6,-84.97,43.6,-84.97,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
12949,199705,5,1819,199705,5,1819,2065973,5605971,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,05-MAY-97 18:19:00,EST,05-MAY-97 18:19:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAKE ISABELLA,,,LAKE ISABELLA,43.65,-85.05,43.65,-85.05,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
12965,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057751,5584599,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
12966,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057752,5584600,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,20,LEELANAU,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
13058,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057732,5584580,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. AN EASTERLY FLOW OFF OF LAKE HURON ENHANCED SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY...RESULTING IN 8 TO 12 INCHES OF TOTAL ACCUMULATION.,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. AN EASTERLY FLOW OFF OF LAKE HURON ENHANCED SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY...RESULTING IN 8 TO 12 INCHES OF TOTAL ACCUMULATION.,1997,2
13059,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057728,5584575,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
13060,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057729,5584576,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,25,BENZIE,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
13061,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057730,5584577,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
13102,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057748,5584596,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,16,EMMET,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,2
13266,199702,21,1200,199702,21,2000,2058510,5588278,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,111,MIDLAND,DTX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,COUNTYWIDE,,,,,,,1997,2
13267,199702,27,2300,199702,28,400,2058524,5588292,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 23:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Shiawassee River at Owosso went above its 7.0 foot floodstage at 11 pm EST on the 27th.  The river remained at 7.0feet until 4 am EST on the 28th, before falling back belowflood stage.Rain developed during the afternoon on the 26th and continuedthrough the morning on the 27th as low pressure tracked northeastfrom the central plains across central Michigan.  Rainfallamounts ranged from 1.00 to 1.50 inches from the Detroit area south to the Ohio state-line.  The ground was already saturated and rivers were running near bankfull from heavy rains just a few days previously.  As a result, some river flooding occurred.",,1997,2
13284,199705,18,2120,199705,18,2120,2065976,5606114,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,18-MAY-97 21:20:00,EST,18-MAY-97 21:20:00,1,0,0,0,500K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,KALAMAZOO,,,KALAMAZOO,42.28,-85.57,42.28,-85.57,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.","At 1020 PM EDT Sunday, May 18, a wet microburst hit the Americana Estates mobile home park in western Kalamazoo, Michigan. The mobile home park is located one mile northeast of the U.S. Highway 131/Stadium Street (Business I-94) interchange.     One injury (a broken wrist) was caused when a microburst approximately 150 yards long and 50 yards wide struck the park. The first damage was noted on Stadium Street at the Burger King and Lee's Restaurant. Two light poles were downed at a Burger King restaurant. The Lee's Restaurant sign was broken with large fragments of 1 to 2 feet driven into the front siding of the restaurant. Some shingles and siding were also blown off.     To the northeast, about a dozen mobile homes were pushed off foundations or received major roof damage. Two homes were completely destroyed, one of which was tied down. In the tied down mobile home, the wind ripped off the upper portions of the home, leaving only debris and the flooring. Five people were in the home at the time of the incident, one of whom was a teenage male injured with a broken wrist. The second destroyed trailer was not tied down and the back half of the trailer was broken and twisted onto its side. Debris was blown over 1/4 mile away, where a 2X4 was embedded at a downward angle into the side of a home.",1997,5
13293,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590723,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,57,KENT,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
13342,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590730,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
13364,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590724,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
13368,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057727,5584574,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
13369,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057734,5584582,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
13370,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057735,5584583,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,20,LEELANAU,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
13445,199702,21,1700,199702,22,200,2058503,5588268,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,21-FEB-97 17:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 02:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Rouge River at Detroit went above its 15.0 foot flood stageat 5 pm EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 15.2 feet at 9 pmEST on the 21st, and fell back below flood stage at 2 am EST onthe 22d.",,1997,2
13446,199702,21,100,199702,23,1200,1036338,5588269,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,21-FEB-97 01:00:00,EST,23-FEB-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Middle Rouge River at Garden City went above its 7.0 footflood stage at 1 am on the 21st.  The river crested at 8.8 feetat 2 am on the 22d, and fell back below flood stage at noon ESTon the 23rd.",,1997,2
13486,199705,5,1541,199705,5,1541,2065973,5605952,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,05-MAY-97 15:41:00,EST,05-MAY-97 15:41:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,ZEELAND,,,ZEELAND,42.82,-86.02,42.82,-86.02,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",Hail covered the ground.,1997,5
13628,199702,21,600,199702,23,1000,2058501,5588266,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,21-FEB-97 06:00:00,EST,23-FEB-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Saline River at Saline went above its 10.0 foot flood stageat 6 am EST on the 21st.  The river crested at 12.6 feet at 6 pmEST on the 21st, and fell back below flood stage at 10 am ESTon the 23rd.",,1997,2
13666,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058841,5588071,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,67,IONIA,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,IONIA,,,IONIA,,,,,,,1997,2
13667,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058842,5588072,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MT PLEASANT,,,MT PLEASANT,,,,,,,1997,2
13668,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058843,5588073,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,KALAMAZOO,,,KALAMAZOO,,,,,,,1997,2
13669,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058844,5588074,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,81,KENT,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND RAPIDS,,,GRAND RAPIDS,,,,,,,1997,2
13670,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058845,5588075,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,107,MECOSTA,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,REMUS,,,REMUS,,,,,,,1997,2
13671,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,1036709,5588076,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,117,MONTCALM,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GREENVILLE,,,GREENVILLE,,,,,,,1997,2
13674,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588301,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
13675,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588302,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,63,ST. CLAIR,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
13717,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058846,5588077,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,121,MUSKEGON,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MONTAGUE,,,MONTAGUE,,,,,,,1997,2
13718,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058847,5588078,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,123,NEWAYGO,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FREMONT,,,FREMONT,,,,,,,1997,2
13719,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,1036712,5588079,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,127,OCEANA,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ROTHBURY,,,ROTHBURY,,,,,,,1997,2
13720,199702,21,800,199702,21,1959,2058848,5588080,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,21-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,21-FEB-97 19:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND HAVEN,,,GRAND HAVEN,,,,,,,1997,2
13724,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588299,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
13913,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590720,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
13924,199702,21,1300,199702,22,1000,2058828,5587886,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,52,GRATIOT,GRR,21-FEB-97 13:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
13925,199702,22,1200,199702,26,800,2058828,5587892,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,22-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,26-FEB-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
13926,199702,22,1500,199702,24,200,2058828,5587894,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,22-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,24-FEB-97 02:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
13927,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588293,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,47,MIDLAND,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
14020,199707,14,1856,199707,14,1856,2065722,5607716,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,14-JUL-97 18:56:00,EST,14-JUL-97 18:56:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,EAST DETROIT,,,EAST DETROIT,42.47,-82.93,42.47,-82.93,"An approaching cold front combined with a very warm unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms during the afternoon on the 14th.  Unlike the event on the 2d, there was very little propery damage reported.  Strong winds mainly resulted in downed trees and powerlines.  Golfball-sized hail was reported at Newport, and nickle-sized hail was reported at Grosse Pointe Woods and at Fargo.",,1997,7
14040,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590741,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
14041,199701,25,300,199701,26,100,2058151,5590742,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,25-JAN-97 03:00:00,EST,26-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snow fell in intense narrow bands causing 8 to 12 inch accumulations in the counties affected.  Other surrounding counties received lesser amounts.  Road crews were able to keep up with this event and only secondary roads were partially blocked for a few hours.  Some rural schools were affected but most remained open.,,1997,1
14154,199702,22,200,199702,24,2100,2058500,5588265,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,22-FEB-97 02:00:00,EST,24-FEB-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The River Raisin at Adrian went above its 11.0 foot flood stageat 2 am EST on the 22d.  The river crested at 12.7 feet at 3 pmEST on the 23rd, and fell back below flood stage at 9 pm EST on the 24th.",,1997,2
14155,199702,21,2300,199702,27,700,2058828,5587889,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,37,MASON,GRR,21-FEB-97 23:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed over Western Texas on the 20th and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River, was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above flood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Pine River              Alma Rogue River             RockfordKalamazoo River         FennvilleSt. Joseph River        NilesMaple River             Maple RapidsLooking Glass River     EagleThornapple River        HastingsGrand River             Ionia                        Lowell                                  Ada                        Comstock ParkLittle Muskegon River   MorleyWhite River             WhitehallPere Marquette River    Scottville              No significant flood damages were reported during this event and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding s of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup of some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,2
14347,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590732,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
14377,199706,24,1850,199706,24,1850,2071223,5625378,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,43,DICKINSON,MQT,24-JUN-97 18:50:00,EST,24-JUN-97 18:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,KINGSFORD,,,KINGSFORD,45.78,-88.08,45.78,-88.08,,Tree fell across Maple Street in Kingsford.,1997,6
14415,199705,11,2000,199705,12,2100,2071221,5625375,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,11-MAY-97 20:00:00,EST,12-MAY-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A late winter storm deposited 13 inches of snow at Herman, 12 inches at Ironwood and Wakefield, and 11 inches at Bergland. The snow established new single season snowfall records at  Herman with 384.0 inches, Ironwood with 301.8 inches, and Bergland with 284.9 inches. It broke single season snowfall records set just last year of 347.0, 291.9 and 284.2 inches respectively.",,1997,5
14435,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590737,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
14436,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590738,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,57,KENT,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
14443,199706,24,2219,199706,24,2219,2063753,5599149,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,129,OGEMAW,APX,24-JUN-97 22:19:00,EST,24-JUN-97 22:19:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,SKIDWAY LAKE,,,SKIDWAY LAKE,44.18,-84.02,44.18,-84.02,WIND GUSTS OF NEARLY 60 MPH DOWNED TREES AND POWERLINES.,,1997,6
14444,199706,24,2220,199706,24,2220,2063754,5599150,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,129,OGEMAW,APX,24-JUN-97 22:20:00,EST,24-JUN-97 22:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LUPTON,,,LUPTON,44.43,-84.02,44.43,-84.02,WIND GUSTS OF NEARLY 60 MPH DOWNED TREES AND POWERLINES.,,1997,6
14488,199705,5,1705,199705,5,1705,2065973,5605965,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,45,EATON,GRR,05-MAY-97 17:05:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,E,GRAND LEDGE,3.0,E,GRAND LEDGE,42.75,-84.67,42.75,-84.67,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
14495,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588493,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,69,OAKLAND,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
14745,199706,20,545,199706,20,545,2063746,5599142,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,101,MANISTEE,APX,20-JUN-97 05:45:00,EST,20-JUN-97 05:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,WELLSTON,,,WELLSTON,44.22,-85.95,44.22,-85.95,WIND GUSTS OF 60 MPH DOWNED SEVERAL TREES IN THE WELLSTON AREA.,,1997,6
14746,199706,24,2115,199706,24,2115,2063747,5599143,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,113,MISSAUKEE,APX,24-JUN-97 21:15:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAKE CITY,,,LAKE CITY,44.33,-85.22,44.33,-85.22,WIND GUSTS OF 60 MPH DOWNED SEVERAL TREES IN LAKE CITY.,,1997,6
14747,199706,24,2125,199706,24,2125,2063748,5599144,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,24-JUN-97 21:25:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,HOUGHTON LAKE,2.0,S,HOUGHTON LAKE,44.27,-84.75,44.27,-84.75,WIND GUSTS OF 70 MPH DOWNED SEVERAL TREES.,,1997,6
14748,199706,24,2145,199706,24,2145,2063749,5599145,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,24-JUN-97 21:45:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,PRUDENVILLE,,,PRUDENVILLE,44.3,-84.65,44.3,-84.65,,,1997,6
14749,199706,24,2150,199706,24,2150,2063750,5599146,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,24-JUN-97 21:50:00,EST,24-JUN-97 21:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ST HELEN,,,ST HELEN,44.37,-84.4,44.37,-84.4,WIND GUSTS OF 60 MPH DOWNED TREES AND POWERLINES.,,1997,6
14750,199706,24,2245,199706,24,2245,2063751,5599147,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,69,IOSCO,APX,24-JUN-97 22:45:00,EST,24-JUN-97 22:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,SOUTH BRANCH,,,SOUTH BRANCH,44.47,-83.9,44.47,-83.9,"SEVERAL TREES UP TO 17"" IN DIAMETER WERE DOWNED OR SNAPPED OFF PARTWAY UP THE TRUNK BY 60 MPH WIND GUSTS.",,1997,6
14751,199706,24,2330,199706,24,2330,2063752,5599148,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,1,ALCONA,APX,24-JUN-97 23:30:00,EST,24-JUN-97 23:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HARRISVILLE,,,HARRISVILLE,44.67,-83.28,44.67,-83.28,WIND GUSTS OF 60 MPH UPROOTED A LARGE TREE IN DOWNTOWN HARRISVILLE.,,1997,6
14821,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057543,5585813,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 4 TO 6 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
14822,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057544,5585814,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,28,CRAWFORD,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 4 TO 6 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
14823,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057545,5585815,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
14824,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586175,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,14,SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
14871,199705,11,2000,199705,12,2100,2071221,5625374,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,11-MAY-97 20:00:00,EST,12-MAY-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A late winter storm deposited 13 inches of snow at Herman, 12 inches at Ironwood and Wakefield, and 11 inches at Bergland. The snow established new single season snowfall records at  Herman with 384.0 inches, Ironwood with 301.8 inches, and Bergland with 284.9 inches. It broke single season snowfall records set just last year of 347.0, 291.9 and 284.2 inches respectively.",,1997,5
14913,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586442,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,47,MIDLAND,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
14931,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057580,5585998,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,41,GLADWIN,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
14943,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595288,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
15010,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586443,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,48,BAY,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
15029,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590735,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
15317,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595286,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
15399,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590736,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
15634,199705,8,2230,199705,8,2230,2062642,5600215,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,08-MAY-97 22:30:00,EST,08-MAY-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,CARO,2.0,S,CARO,43.45,-83.4,43.45,-83.4,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
15642,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595285,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
15658,199706,23,815,199706,23,815,2071222,5625376,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,131,ONTONAGON,MQT,23-JUN-97 08:15:00,EST,23-JUN-97 08:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,ROCKLAND,,,ROCKLAND,46.73,-89.18,46.73,-89.18,,Hail of mixed sizes covered the ground.,1997,6
15659,199706,24,1830,199706,24,1830,2071223,5625377,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,109,MENOMINEE,MQT,24-JUN-97 18:30:00,EST,24-JUN-97 18:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FAITHORN,,,FAITHORN,45.68,-87.77,45.68,-87.77,,"Top 3/4 of tree, 12 inches in diameter, broke off near Faithorn.",1997,6
15894,199702,4,1500,199702,5,500,2057731,5584578,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,31,MANISTEE,APX,04-FEB-97 15:00:00,EST,05-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN BROUGHT LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. THUNDERSNOW ACCOMPANIED THE SYSTEM AND BRIEFLY PRODUCED SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
15895,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057741,5584589,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY WAS AROUND 6 INCHES.,,1997,2
15968,199705,18,2215,199705,18,2215,2065976,5606119,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,18-MAY-97 22:15:00,EST,18-MAY-97 22:15:00,1,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HILLSDALE,,,HILLSDALE,41.92,-84.62,41.92,-84.62,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.","Hillsdale County officials reported trees and power lines were downed by straight-line thunderstorm winds across Allen, Adams, and Wheatland townships. Four barns were destroyed at 3120 East Bacon Road in Hillsdale and damage was done to the home at the same address. One woman sustained minor injuries when the trailer she was in parked on Meadow Lane tipped over.",1997,5
16276,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589987,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
16466,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057581,5585999,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,42,ARENAC,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
16467,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057582,5586000,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,16,EMMET,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
16468,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057576,5585990,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,29,OSCODA,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
16559,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035309,5585991,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,30,ALCONA,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
16599,199706,21,1700,199706,21,1730,2064099,5604025,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,87,LAPEER,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CLIFFORD,,,CLIFFORD,,,,,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
16648,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589986,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
16674,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586466,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
16746,199704,5,2110,199704,5,2110,2063588,5598466,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,05-APR-97 21:10:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:10:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SPRING LAKE,,,SPRING LAKE,43.07,-86.18,43.07,-86.18,Many trees downed. Downed trees blocked 152nd Street and the intersection of 134th Street and North Shore Road.,,1997,4
16747,199704,5,2115,199704,5,2115,2063589,5598467,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,123,NEWAYGO,GRR,05-APR-97 21:15:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:15:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HESPERIA,,,HESPERIA,43.57,-86.03,43.57,-86.03,Trees and power lines downed.,,1997,4
16839,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586450,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,47,MIDLAND,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
16840,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590008,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,4M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
16912,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586451,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,48,BAY,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,1,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
17012,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589992,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,11,DICKINSON,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
17134,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057554,5585826,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,20,LEELANAU,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY WERE AROUND 6 INCHES.,,1997,1
17135,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057555,5585827,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,31,MANISTEE,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
17136,199701,10,1200,199701,11,1900,2057556,5585828,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,20,LEELANAU,APX,10-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE 10TH AND CONTINUED THROUGH MUCH OF THE 11TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 10 TO 12 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
17137,199701,10,1200,199701,11,1900,2057557,5585829,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,10-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE 10TH AND CONTINUED THROUGH MUCH OF THE 11TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 6 TO 10 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
17138,199701,10,1200,199701,11,1900,2057558,5585830,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,25,BENZIE,APX,10-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE 10TH AND CONTINUED THROUGH MUCH OF THE 11TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 6 TO 10 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
17160,199706,21,1700,199706,21,1700,2064099,5604024,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,87,LAPEER,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALMONT,,,ALMONT,42.92,-83.03,42.92,-83.03,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
17163,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585350,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,.15M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
17176,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588300,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
17209,199705,5,1830,199705,5,1830,2062641,5600103,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,05-MAY-97 18:30:00,EST,05-MAY-97 18:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,OXFORD,,,OXFORD,42.82,-83.27,42.82,-83.27,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
17295,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585351,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
17364,199706,21,1700,199706,21,1730,2064099,5604023,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FLINT,,,FLINT,,,,,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
17459,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595284,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
17779,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057594,5586014,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,34,ROSCOMMON,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
17780,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,1035333,5586015,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,35,OGEMAW,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLYHEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
17781,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057595,5586016,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,36,IOSCO,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLYHEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
18033,199705,5,1739,199705,5,1739,2065973,5605968,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,05-MAY-97 17:39:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:39:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MASON,,,MASON,42.58,-84.43,42.58,-84.43,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
18078,199705,5,1603,199705,5,1603,2065973,5605956,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:03:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:03:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND RAPIDS,,,GRAND RAPIDS,42.97,-85.68,42.97,-85.68,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",Golfball sized hail reported by NWS spotter at the John Ball Park Public Zoo.,1997,5
18204,199705,5,1720,199705,5,1720,2065973,5605966,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,05-MAY-97 17:20:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,COLDWATER,,,COLDWATER,41.95,-85.0,41.95,-85.0,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
18342,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585352,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
18348,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585353,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,3,NORTHERN HOUGHTON,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
18349,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585356,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,10,IRON,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,.6M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
18408,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595278,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,57,KENT,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
19007,199705,5,1623,199705,5,1623,2065973,5605972,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:23:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:23:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MATTAWAN,,,MATTAWAN,42.2,-85.78,42.2,-85.78,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
19008,199705,8,1915,199705,8,1915,2065974,5605973,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,133,OSCEOLA,GRR,08-MAY-97 19:15:00,EST,08-MAY-97 19:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ASHTON,,,ASHTON,43.97,-85.5,43.97,-85.5,"A cold front moving across the Great Lakes Region triggered thunderstorms across Central Lower Michigan. A few of these thunderstorms produced severe criteria hail during the evening hours of May 8, 1997. No damage was reported.",,1997,5
19146,199705,8,1845,199705,8,1847,2071220,5625372,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,95,LUCE,MQT,08-MAY-97 18:45:00,EST,08-MAY-97 18:47:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,25.0,NNE,NEWBERRY,25.0,NNE,NEWBERRY,46.68,-85.3,46.68,-85.3,,,1997,5
19147,199705,11,2000,199705,12,2100,2071221,5625373,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,11-MAY-97 20:00:00,EST,12-MAY-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A late winter storm deposited 13 inches of snow at Herman, 12 inches at Ironwood and Wakefield, and 11 inches at Bergland. The snow established new single season snowfall records at  Herman with 384.0 inches, Ironwood with 301.8 inches, and Bergland with 284.9 inches. It broke single season snowfall records set just last year of 347.0, 291.9 and 284.2 inches respectively.",,1997,5
19184,199705,5,1734,199705,5,1734,2065973,5605967,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,05-MAY-97 17:34:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:34:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,QUINCY,,,QUINCY,41.93,-84.88,41.93,-84.88,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
19188,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588492,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,68,LIVINGSTON,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
19310,199705,5,1920,199705,5,1920,2062641,5600105,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,05-MAY-97 19:20:00,EST,05-MAY-97 19:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,HEMLOCK,,,HEMLOCK,43.42,-84.23,43.42,-84.23,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
19311,199705,5,1933,199705,5,1933,2062641,5600106,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,05-MAY-97 19:33:00,EST,05-MAY-97 19:33:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,MERRILL,,,MERRILL,43.4,-84.33,43.4,-84.33,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
19387,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588498,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
19418,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585192,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
19477,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5594063,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,75K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
19478,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5594064,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,1,0,0,0,150K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
19479,199704,30,1645,199704,30,1645,2060969,5594065,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,30-APR-97 16:45:00,EST,30-APR-97 16:45:00,1,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COMMERCE,,,COMMERCE,,,,,,A 34-year-old woman was struck by lightning outside of her home in Commerce Township at 4:45 pm EST.  She was taken to the University of Michigan Medical Center where she was listed in serious condition.,1997,4
19514,199701,25,300,199701,26,100,2058151,5590744,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,25-JAN-97 03:00:00,EST,26-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snow fell in intense narrow bands causing 8 to 12 inch accumulations in the counties affected.  Other surrounding counties received lesser amounts.  Road crews were able to keep up with this event and only secondary roads were partially blocked for a few hours.  Some rural schools were affected but most remained open.,,1997,1
19520,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585193,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
19602,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057762,5584612,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,32,WEXFORD,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,1997,2
19669,199701,10,200,199701,12,900,2058149,5590733,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,10-JAN-97 02:00:00,EST,12-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A lake effect snow storm tied up all activities for over 3 days.  Some schools closed early on Friday, the 10th.  Numerous shift workers were told not to report for 2nd and 3rd shifts.  Heavy snow continued through Saturday and tapered off to flurries on Sunday morning.  All areas reported new snowfall of 12 inches or more.  In central Allegan county the snow was measured at 28 inches on Friday evening and 40 inches by Saturday afternoon.  Schools were used as emergency shelters for stranded motorists throughout the affected area.  Secondary roads across all of Central Lower and Southwest Lower Michigan were blocked from Friday night into Saturday and  interstates were also closed for a few hours late Friday into Saturday.  Accidents occurred at the rate of 50 to 100 per county per day from the 10th through the 12th.  Some secondary roads remained plugged on Sunday but were open by Monday morning.",,1997,1
19670,199701,15,2300,199701,16,2200,2058150,5590734,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,39,OSCEOLA,GRR,15-JAN-97 23:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In a 23 hour period lake effect snows piled up at depths of 9 to 12 inches throughout the affected area.  High winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blizzard conditions for most of the day.  Schools were closed as highways were quickly blocked by the blowing and drifting.  Road crews worked through the night of the 16th to have most roads cleared by daybreak on the 17th.,,1997,1
19905,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588296,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
19906,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588297,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
20021,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057742,5584590,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY WAS AROUND 6 INCHES.,,1997,2
20022,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057743,5584591,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,28,CRAWFORD,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 9 INCHES.,,1997,2
20023,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057744,5584592,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,29,OSCODA,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. AN EASTERLY FLOW OFF OF LAKE HURON ENHANCED SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY...RESULTING IN 12 TO 16 INCHES OF TOTAL ACCUMULATION.,,1997,2
20024,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057739,5584587,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,24,ALPENA,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. AN EASTERLY FLOW OFF OF LAKE HURON ENHANCED SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY...RESULTING IN 12 TO 18 INCHES OF TOTAL ACCUMULATION.,,1997,2
20025,199702,21,1200,199702,22,500,2057740,5584588,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,25,BENZIE,APX,21-FEB-97 12:00:00,EST,22-FEB-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL  ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
20077,199706,24,1900,199706,24,1900,2071223,5625379,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,43,DICKINSON,MQT,24-JUN-97 19:00:00,EST,24-JUN-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,N,IRON MTN,5.0,N,IRON MTN,45.9,-88.05,45.9,-88.05,,16 inch diameter tree snapped off.,1997,6
20078,199706,24,1905,199706,24,1905,2071223,5625380,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,71,IRON,MQT,24-JUN-97 19:05:00,EST,24-JUN-97 19:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,STAMBAUGH,,,STAMBAUGH,46.08,-88.62,46.08,-88.62,,10 inch diameter branch fell off at the intersection of Hemlock and Ross.,1997,6
20099,199702,27,1600,199702,28,2100,2058523,5588291,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,27-FEB-97 16:00:00,EST,28-FEB-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Saline River at Saline went above its 10.0 foot flood stageat 4 pm EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 10.7 feet at noon EST on the 28th, and fell back below flood stage at 9 pm EST on the 28th.",,1997,2
20126,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057749,5584597,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,2
20127,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057750,5584598,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR...WITH ENHANCEMENT PROVIDED BY NORTHEAST WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT  BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 14 INCHES.,,1997,2
20176,199705,8,2225,199705,8,2225,2062642,5600216,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,08-MAY-97 22:25:00,EST,08-MAY-97 22:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,W,KINGSTON,5.0,W,KINGSTON,43.42,-83.28,43.42,-83.28,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
20316,199702,27,1800,199703,2,500,2058522,5588290,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,27-FEB-97 18:00:00,EST,02-MAR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Raisin River near Adrian went above its 11.0 foot flood stageat 6 pm EST on the 27th.  The river crested at 11.9 feet at 11 pmEST on the 28th, and fell back below flood stage at 5 am EST on March 2d.",,1997,2
20322,199702,27,400,199702,27,1400,2057761,5584611,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,31,MANISTEE,APX,27-FEB-97 04:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A SURFACE LOW TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES AND AN UPPER LOW CROSSING NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN COMBINED TO BRING HEAVY SNOWS TO THE REGION. SNOW OCCASIONALLY FELL AT THE RATE OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR. STRONG WINDS COMBINED WITH THE SNOW TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING...WITH NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,2
20348,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057596,5586017,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,41,GLADWIN,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
20855,199701,9,1200,199701,11,2300,2057528,5585201,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,09-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Alberta Clipper type low pressure system moved southeast from Alberta on the evening of the 8th to Lake Erie on the evening of the 9th. Northeast winds developed across Lake Superior and Upper Michigan around 4 pm on the 9th producing heavy lake effect snow across Marquette and Baraga Counties in north central Upper Michigan. The winds backed to the north then northwest during the evening of the 10th shifting the lake effect snows to west Upper Michigan, the Keweenaw Peninsula and Alger County in north central Upper Michigan. The snow diminished to flurries during the evening of the 11th.The highest snow totals were Herman in Baraga County with 29 inches and Ironwood in Gogebic County with 23 inches. Other snow totals wereAlger CountyMelstrand....16 inchesKeweenaw CountyMohawk.......18 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee.....20 inchesMarquette....18 inchesIshpeming....16 inchesGwinn........15 inches.",,1997,1
21098,199705,5,1930,199705,5,1930,2062641,5600104,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,05-MAY-97 19:30:00,EST,05-MAY-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HEMLOCK,,,HEMLOCK,43.42,-84.23,43.42,-84.23,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
21269,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588494,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
21555,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588294,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,48,BAY,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
21556,199702,27,800,199702,27,1500,1036362,5588295,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,49,HURON,DTX,27-FEB-97 08:00:00,EST,27-FEB-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong winds developed during the morning of the 27th in the wake of low pressure tracking off to the east.  Peak windsreached 59 mph at Detroit's metro airport.  Large trees weretoppled in Monroe county, and scaffolding crashed down ontotwo parked cars in downtown Port Huron, in Saint Clair county.In Oakland county, 4500 Detroit Edison customers reportedpower outages, as tree branches and power lines were knockeddown by the winds.",,1997,2
21639,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586172,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,11,DICKINSON,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
21641,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057569,5585844,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. THIS INCLUDED THE CLOSURE OF I-75 FOR SEVERAL HOURS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
21660,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586168,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
21663,199705,5,1700,199705,5,1700,2065973,5605964,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,15,BARRY,GRR,05-MAY-97 17:00:00,EST,05-MAY-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,HICKORY CORNERS,,,HICKORY CORNERS,42.43,-85.37,42.43,-85.37,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
21773,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060472,5596016,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,29,OSCODA,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,3
21774,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060473,5596017,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,30,ALCONA,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,3
21831,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589994,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,13,DELTA,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
21880,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590010,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,4M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
21883,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590003,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
22025,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595281,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
22035,199706,21,1612,199706,21,1612,2064099,5604021,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,21-JUN-97 16:12:00,EST,21-JUN-97 16:12:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,F0,0.1,10.0,,,,,,,CLIO,,,CLIO,43.18,-83.72,43.18,-83.72,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
22054,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589995,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,14,SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
22055,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5589996,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,47,MIDLAND,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
22175,199704,6,1351,199704,6,1351,2060480,5596024,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,7,ALPENA,APX,06-APR-97 13:51:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:51:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSSINEKE,,,OSSINEKE,44.92,-83.42,44.92,-83.42,,,1997,4
22176,199704,6,1417,199704,6,1417,2060481,5596025,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,7,ALPENA,APX,06-APR-97 14:17:00,EST,06-APR-97 14:17:00,0,0,0,0,,,,53.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSSINEKE,,,OSSINEKE,44.92,-83.42,44.92,-83.42,,,1997,4
22179,199704,6,1350,199704,6,1350,2060478,5596022,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,135,OSCODA,APX,06-APR-97 13:50:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.8,,,,,,,,,,,,,LUZERNE,,,LUZERNE,44.62,-84.27,44.62,-84.27,,,1997,4
22180,199704,6,1353,199704,6,1353,2060479,5596023,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,135,OSCODA,APX,06-APR-97 13:53:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:53:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,LUZERNE,,,LUZERNE,44.62,-84.27,44.62,-84.27,,,1997,4
22187,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035314,5585996,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,35,OGEMAW,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
22188,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057579,5585997,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,36,IOSCO,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
22508,199701,22,700,199701,23,100,2057529,5585206,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,22-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,23-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved east across Upper Michigan on the 22nd and much colder air entered West Upper Michigan behind it. Northerly winds across Lake Superior produced heavy lake enhanced snow across Baraga County where 14 inches fell at L'anse and 13 inches fell at Herman, most of which occurred in a 12 hour period between 8 am and 8 pm. Most of Northwest Upper Michigan including Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon received 8 inches from this storm.",,1997,1
22509,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585354,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
22550,199701,4,800,199701,5,800,1035259,5585802,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,8,CHIPPEWA,APX,04-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,05-JAN-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS WISCONSIN ALLOWED WARM AIR TO OVERRUN A SHALLOW LAYER OF COLD AIR AT THE SURFACE. PRECIPITATION STARTED AS SNOW ON THE MORNING OF THE 4TH...WITH 4 TO 6 INCHES OF ACCUMULATION BY EARLY EVENING. THE SNOW THEN CHANGED TO FREEZING RAIN LATER IN THE EVENING. FREEZING RAIN...OCCASIONALLY HEAVY...CONTINUED OVERNIGHT. ICE ACCUMULATED UP TO AN INCH ON EXPOSED SURFACES IN MANY AREAS BY THE TIME PRECIPITATION ENDED. THE COMBINATION OF HEAVY WET SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATION BROUGHT DOWN MANY BRANCHES AND POWERLINES. NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.,,1997,1
22551,199701,4,800,199701,5,800,1035260,5585803,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,15,MACKINAC,APX,04-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,05-JAN-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS WISCONSIN ALLOWED WARM AIR TO OVERRUN A SHALLOW LAYER OF COLD AIR AT THE SURFACE. PRECIPITATION STARTED AS SNOW ON THE MORNING OF THE 4TH...WITH 4 TO 6 INCHES OF ACCUMULATION BY EARLY EVENING. THE SNOW THEN CHANGED TO FREEZING RAIN LATER IN THE EVENING. FREEZING RAIN...OCCASIONALLY HEAVY...CONTINUED OVERNIGHT. ICE ACCUMULATED UP TO AN INCH ON EXPOSED SURFACES IN MANY AREAS BY THE TIME PRECIPITATION ENDED. THE COMBINATION OF HEAVY WET SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATION BROUGHT DOWN MANY BRANCHES AND POWERLINES. NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED DUE TO THE ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS.,,1997,1
22586,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057575,5585989,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,28,CRAWFORD,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. THIS INCLUDED THE CLOSURE OF I-75 FOR SEVERAL HOURS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 12 TO 18 INCHES.,,1997,1
22651,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035298,5585841,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WERE REPORTED NEAR THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES... RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
22655,199701,4,800,199701,5,800,2057535,5585804,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,16,EMMET,APX,04-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,05-JAN-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS WISCONSIN ALLOWED WARM AIR TO OVERRUN A SHALLOW LAYER OF COLD AIR AT THE SURFACE. FREEZING RAIN BEGAN DURING THE MORNING OF THE 4TH AND CONTINUED...HEAVY AT TIMES...INTO THE MORNING OF THE 5TH. ICE ACCUMULATED 1 TO 2 INCHES ON EXPOSED SURFACES IN MOST AREAS...WITH LOCALIZED REPORTS OF IN EXCESS OF 3 INCHES OF ICE. MANY TREES...BRANCHES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWNED. WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ALSO OCCURRED...WITH SOME AREAS REMAINING WITHOUT POWER FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS WERE ALSO REPORTED DUE TO THE ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS.,,1997,1
22656,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057591,5586010,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
22658,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057574,5585988,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 12 TO 18 INCHES.,,1997,1
22711,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060467,5596011,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,3
22832,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057578,5585993,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,32,WEXFORD,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 3 TO 6 INCHES.,,1997,1
22871,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057592,5586011,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,28,CRAWFORD,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
22906,199706,21,1745,199706,21,1745,2064099,5604127,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:45:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:45:00,8,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OTISVILLE,,,OTISVILLE,,,,,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
22941,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590004,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
22953,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,1035330,5586012,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,29,OSCODA,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
22954,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057593,5586013,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,30,ALCONA,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLYHEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
22969,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035313,5585995,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,34,ROSCOMMON,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
22987,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586171,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,10,IRON,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
23008,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598610,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23009,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598611,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,57,KENT,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,5M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23010,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598612,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,58,IONIA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23012,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598604,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,44,NEWAYGO,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23013,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598605,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,45,MECOSTA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23014,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598606,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,46,ISABELLA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23015,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598607,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23016,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598608,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
23060,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590012,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,1M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
23124,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057538,5585808,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,16,EMMET,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 6 TO 8 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
23125,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,1035273,5585816,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,23,MONTMORENCY,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 4 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
23141,199705,18,2135,199705,18,2135,2065976,5606117,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,18-MAY-97 21:35:00,EST,18-MAY-97 21:35:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE RIVERS,,,THREE RIVERS,41.93,-85.63,41.93,-85.63,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.",Several trees and power lines downed in Three Rivers.,1997,5
23142,199705,18,2135,199705,18,2135,2065976,5606118,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,18-MAY-97 21:35:00,EST,18-MAY-97 21:35:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,STURGIS,,,STURGIS,41.8,-85.42,41.8,-85.42,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.",St. Joseph Central Dispatch reported several trees and power lines downed in Sturgis.,1997,5
23207,199705,5,1612,199705,5,1612,2065973,5605958,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:12:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:12:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,BYRON CENTER,,,BYRON CENTER,42.82,-85.73,42.82,-85.73,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",Hail covered the ground.,1997,5
23208,199705,5,1612,199705,5,1612,2065973,5605959,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:12:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:12:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,S,CUTLERVILLE,4.0,S,CUTLERVILLE,42.78,-85.67,42.78,-85.67,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
23235,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057566,5585840,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
23262,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590002,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
23305,199705,18,2215,199705,18,2215,2065976,5606120,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,18-MAY-97 22:15:00,EST,18-MAY-97 22:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CAMDEN,,,CAMDEN,41.75,-84.77,41.75,-84.77,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.","Hillsdale County Central Dispatch reported a residence at 13080 South Edon Road was damaged by severe thunderstorm winds. A machine shop, another out-building, and the home received minor damage.",1997,5
23329,199705,18,2130,199705,18,2145,2065976,5606116,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,18-MAY-97 21:30:00,EST,18-MAY-97 21:45:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SHERWOOD,,,SHERWOOD,42.0,-85.23,42.0,-85.23,"A strong area of low pressure located in Wisconsin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, 1997, triggered severe thunderstorms along a convergence boundary across northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and extreme southern Lower Michigan.","Branch County Central Dispatch and Road Commission reported downed trees and power lines in Sherwood Township, in the northwest part of the county. A recreational trailer, parked on the side of the road on Division Street was torn open and the contents were strewn several yards. Some minor damage was done to mobile homes. Several trees and large limbs were downed along Sherwood Road. Extensive damage was done to a nature trail at Sherwood Elementary School.",1997,5
23461,199705,8,2235,199705,8,2235,2062642,5600218,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,157,TUSCOLA,DTX,08-MAY-97 22:35:00,EST,08-MAY-97 22:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,CARO,2.0,S,CARO,43.45,-83.4,43.45,-83.4,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
23462,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057546,5585817,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,24,ALPENA,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
23463,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057547,5585818,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,29,OSCODA,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY  SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL  ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
23464,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057548,5585819,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,30,ALCONA,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
23465,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057549,5585820,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,34,ROSCOMMON,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 6 INCHES.,,1997,1
23497,199704,5,2040,199704,5,2040,1041847,5598464,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,05-APR-97 20:40:00,EST,05-APR-97 20:40:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COVERT,,,COVERT,42.3,-86.25,42.3,-86.25,Trees and power lines downed.,,1997,4
23574,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057541,5585811,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 5 TO 7 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
23575,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057542,5585812,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 4 TO 7 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
23576,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586453,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
23579,199705,8,2115,199705,8,2115,2062642,5600214,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,17,BAY,DTX,08-MAY-97 21:15:00,EST,08-MAY-97 21:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,SE,BAY CITY,5.0,SE,BAY CITY,43.55,-83.82,43.55,-83.82,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
23680,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586454,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
23716,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597154,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,75K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
23789,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585197,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,7,LUCE,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
23791,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586166,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
23918,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595280,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,59,CLINTON,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
23948,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057540,5585810,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 4 TO 6 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
23969,199704,30,1940,199704,30,1940,2063613,5598596,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,30-APR-97 19:40:00,EST,30-APR-97 19:40:00,0,0,0,0,.25M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PORTAGE,,,PORTAGE,42.2,-85.57,42.2,-85.57,"Minor structural damage to several homes in the 10600 block of South 12th Street. Out buildings and one residential garage completely destroyed. High winds toppled a 140-foot communications tower on Schuring Road. A portion of the roof on a youth center, behind St. Catherine of Siena Church at 1150 West Centre Street, was damaged. Numerous large trees and power lines were downed across the city. No injuries were reported.",,1997,4
23970,199704,30,1909,199704,30,1909,1041875,5598597,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,30-APR-97 19:09:00,EST,30-APR-97 19:09:00,0,0,0,0,,,,58.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,CONSTANTINE,,,CONSTANTINE,41.83,-85.67,41.83,-85.67,NWS weather spotter reported wind gust to 67 mph near Constantine.,,1997,4
23980,199704,30,2015,199704,30,2015,2063614,5598598,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,30-APR-97 20:15:00,EST,30-APR-97 20:15:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,SW,MARSHALL,5.0,SW,MARSHALL,42.22,-85.02,42.22,-85.02,Large wood barn destroyed and minor roof damage done to several area homes. Many large trees downed.,,1997,4
23991,199701,10,1200,199701,11,1900,2057559,5585831,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,10-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE 10TH AND CONTINUED THROUGH MUCH OF THE 11TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 12 TO 18 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
23992,199701,10,1200,199701,11,1900,2057560,5585832,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,10-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE 10TH AND CONTINUED THROUGH  MUCH OF THE 11TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 8 TO 10 INCHES WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
24050,199704,6,1950,199704,6,1950,2063607,5598590,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,06-APR-97 19:50:00,EST,06-APR-97 19:50:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NWS weather spotter reported 63 mph wind gust near Edmore.,,1997,4
24051,199704,30,1930,199704,30,1930,2063612,5598595,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,30-APR-97 19:30:00,EST,30-APR-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SCHOOLCRAFT,,,SCHOOLCRAFT,42.12,-85.63,42.12,-85.63,Large metal barn destroyed in Schoolcraft. Several large trees uprooted and power lines downed.,,1997,4
24052,199704,6,2015,199704,6,2015,2063608,5598591,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,06-APR-97 20:15:00,EST,06-APR-97 20:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,56.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NWS weather spotter reported wind gust to 65 mph in Muskegon.,,1997,4
24053,199704,6,1930,199704,6,1930,2063609,5598592,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,06-APR-97 19:30:00,EST,06-APR-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NWS weather spotter reported wind gust to 70 mph in Montague.,,1997,4
24054,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598599,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,37,MASON,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
24109,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598601,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,39,OSCEOLA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
24110,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598602,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,40,CLARE,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
24111,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598603,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
24283,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598609,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,52,GRATIOT,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
24339,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590011,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,1M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
24340,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590005,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,63,ST. CLAIR,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
24373,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586446,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
24374,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586447,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,55,SANILAC,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
24391,199706,21,1645,199706,21,1645,2064099,5604022,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,49,GENESEE,DTX,21-JUN-97 16:45:00,EST,21-JUN-97 16:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,N,SWARTZ CREEK,1.0,N,SWARTZ CREEK,42.97,-83.82,42.97,-83.82,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
24417,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057571,5585846,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,24,ALPENA,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONSS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
24418,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585198,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
24419,199701,9,1200,199701,11,2300,2057528,5585199,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,09-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Alberta Clipper type low pressure system moved southeast from Alberta on the evening of the 8th to Lake Erie on the evening of the 9th. Northeast winds developed across Lake Superior and Upper Michigan around 4 pm on the 9th producing heavy lake effect snow across Marquette and Baraga Counties in north central Upper Michigan. The winds backed to the north then northwest during the evening of the 10th shifting the lake effect snows to west Upper Michigan, the Keweenaw Peninsula and Alger County in north central Upper Michigan. The snow diminished to flurries during the evening of the 11th.The highest snow totals were Herman in Baraga County with 29 inches and Ironwood in Gogebic County with 23 inches. Other snow totals wereAlger CountyMelstrand....16 inchesKeweenaw CountyMohawk.......18 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee.....20 inchesMarquette....18 inchesIshpeming....16 inchesGwinn........15 inches.",,1997,1
24454,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060461,5596004,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,8,CHIPPEWA,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO EASTERN UPPER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 14 INCHES.,,1997,3
24455,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060462,5596005,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,15,MACKINAC,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO EASTERN UPPER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,3
24456,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060463,5596006,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,16,EMMET,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,3
24457,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060464,5596007,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,3
24499,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057572,5585847,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,25,BENZIE,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WERE REPORTED NEAR THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES... RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 4 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
24504,199701,22,700,199701,23,100,2057529,5585349,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,22-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,23-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved east across Upper Michigan on the 22nd and much colder air entered West Upper Michigan behind it. Northerly winds across Lake Superior produced heavy lake enhanced snow across Baraga County where 14 inches fell at L'anse and 13 inches fell at Herman, most of which occurred in a 12 hour period between 8 am and 8 pm. Most of Northwest Upper Michigan including Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon received 8 inches from this storm.",,1997,1
24526,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,1035326,5586008,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,25,BENZIE,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
24544,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057597,5586018,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,42,ARENAC,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
24559,199705,8,1930,199705,8,1930,2065974,5605974,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,133,OSCEOLA,GRR,08-MAY-97 19:30:00,EST,08-MAY-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,EVART,,,EVART,43.9,-85.25,43.9,-85.25,"A cold front moving across the Great Lakes Region triggered thunderstorms across Central Lower Michigan. A few of these thunderstorms produced severe criteria hail during the evening hours of May 8, 1997. No damage was reported.",Nickel sized hail reported.,1997,5
24597,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585191,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
24605,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060465,5596008,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,3
24644,199705,8,2005,199705,8,2005,2065974,5605975,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,35,CLARE,GRR,08-MAY-97 20:05:00,EST,08-MAY-97 20:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.25,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAKE GEORGE,,,LAKE GEORGE,43.97,-84.95,43.97,-84.95,"A cold front moving across the Great Lakes Region triggered thunderstorms across Central Lower Michigan. A few of these thunderstorms produced severe criteria hail during the evening hours of May 8, 1997. No damage was reported.",Half dollar sized hail reported.,1997,5
24784,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057586,5586004,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
24785,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057587,5586005,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
24786,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057588,5586006,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,23,MONTMORENCY,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
24787,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057589,5586007,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,24,ALPENA,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
24820,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057570,5585845,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,23,MONTMORENCY,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
24921,199701,4,800,199701,5,800,1035262,5585805,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,04-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,05-JAN-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS WISCONSIN ALLOWED WARM AIR TO OVERRUN A SHALLOW LAYER OF COLD AIR AT THE SURFACE. FREEZING RAIN BEGAN DURING THE MORNING OF THE 4TH AND CONTINUED...HEAVY AT TIMES...INTO THE MORNING OF THE 5TH. ICE ACCUMULATED 1 TO 2 INCHES ON EXPOSED SURFACES IN MOST AREAS...WITH LOCALIZED REPORTS OF IN EXCESS OF 3 INCHES OF ICE. MANY TREES...BRANCHES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWNED. WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ALSO OCCURRED...WITH SOME AREAS REMAINING WITHOUT POWER FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED DUE TO THE ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS.,,1997,1
24928,199701,9,1200,199701,11,2300,2057528,5585200,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,09-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Alberta Clipper type low pressure system moved southeast from Alberta on the evening of the 8th to Lake Erie on the evening of the 9th. Northeast winds developed across Lake Superior and Upper Michigan around 4 pm on the 9th producing heavy lake effect snow across Marquette and Baraga Counties in north central Upper Michigan. The winds backed to the north then northwest during the evening of the 10th shifting the lake effect snows to west Upper Michigan, the Keweenaw Peninsula and Alger County in north central Upper Michigan. The snow diminished to flurries during the evening of the 11th.The highest snow totals were Herman in Baraga County with 29 inches and Ironwood in Gogebic County with 23 inches. Other snow totals wereAlger CountyMelstrand....16 inchesKeweenaw CountyMohawk.......18 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee.....20 inchesMarquette....18 inchesIshpeming....16 inchesGwinn........15 inches.",,1997,1
25060,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586452,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,49,HURON,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
25078,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586173,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,12,MENOMINEE,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
25080,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057583,5586001,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
25278,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595292,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
25408,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589988,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
25411,199705,5,1608,199705,5,1608,2065973,5605957,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:08:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:08:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,KENTWOOD,,,KENTWOOD,42.93,-85.75,42.93,-85.75,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
25460,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057584,5586002,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
25461,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057585,5586003,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
25462,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057550,5585821,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,35,OGEMAW,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
25463,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057551,5585822,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,36,IOSCO,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
25479,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057552,5585823,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,41,GLADWIN,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
25480,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,1035281,5585824,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,42,ARENAC,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
25481,199701,9,1400,199701,10,700,2057553,5585825,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,09-JAN-97 14:00:00,EST,10-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE SNOW WAS PROVIDED BY EASTERLY WINDS OFF OF LAKE HURON. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
25510,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057539,5585809,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO 4 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW WERE REPORTED ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
25515,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057567,5585842,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,20,LEELANAU,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH...WERE REPORTED NEAR THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
25542,199706,3,800,199706,5,300,2064096,5604018,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,03-JUN-97 08:00:00,EST,05-JUN-97 03:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The River Raisin at Adrian went above its 11 foot flood stage at 8 am EST on the 3rd.  The river crested at 11.4 feet at 3 pm EST on the 3rd and fell back below flood stage at 3 am EST on the 5th.,,1997,6
25543,199706,3,800,199706,4,1530,2064097,5604019,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,03-JUN-97 08:00:00,EST,04-JUN-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The River Raisin at Tecumseh went above its 9 foot flood stage at 8 am EST on the 3rd.  The river crested at 9.5 feet at 5 pm EST on the 3rd, then fell back below flood stage at 330 pm EST on the 4th.",,1997,6
25671,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589990,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
25672,199704,5,2100,199704,5,2100,2063587,5598465,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,05-APR-97 21:00:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DOWAGIAC,,,DOWAGIAC,41.98,-86.1,41.98,-86.1,Large tree downed near Dowagiac.,,1997,4
25702,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586444,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,49,HURON,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
25713,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595289,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
25724,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589991,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,10,IRON,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
25779,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595282,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
25785,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060468,5596012,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,23,MONTMORENCY,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,3
25786,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060469,5596013,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,24,ALPENA,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,3
25787,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060470,5596014,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,3
25788,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060471,5596015,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,28,CRAWFORD,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,3
25925,199701,24,2100,199701,25,900,2057590,5586009,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,24-JAN-97 21:00:00,EST,25-JAN-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS ACROSS NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 5 TO 7 INCHES.,,1997,1
26007,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057573,5585848,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
26112,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585194,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,3,NORTHERN HOUGHTON,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
26113,199701,22,700,199701,23,100,2057529,5585208,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,3,NORTHERN HOUGHTON,MQT,22-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,23-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved east across Upper Michigan on the 22nd and much colder air entered West Upper Michigan behind it. Northerly winds across Lake Superior produced heavy lake enhanced snow across Baraga County where 14 inches fell at L'anse and 13 inches fell at Herman, most of which occurred in a 12 hour period between 8 am and 8 pm. Most of Northwest Upper Michigan including Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon received 8 inches from this storm.",,1997,1
26114,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590007,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,69,OAKLAND,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,4M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
26145,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035312,5585994,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,33,MISSAUKEE,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES.,,1997,1
26146,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5594062,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
26169,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586445,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
26171,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586465,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
26185,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590009,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,3M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
26235,199701,9,1200,199701,11,2300,2057528,5585202,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,09-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Alberta Clipper type low pressure system moved southeast from Alberta on the evening of the 8th to Lake Erie on the evening of the 9th. Northeast winds developed across Lake Superior and Upper Michigan around 4 pm on the 9th producing heavy lake effect snow across Marquette and Baraga Counties in north central Upper Michigan. The winds backed to the north then northwest during the evening of the 10th shifting the lake effect snows to west Upper Michigan, the Keweenaw Peninsula and Alger County in north central Upper Michigan. The snow diminished to flurries during the evening of the 11th.The highest snow totals were Herman in Baraga County with 29 inches and Ironwood in Gogebic County with 23 inches. Other snow totals wereAlger CountyMelstrand....16 inchesKeweenaw CountyMohawk.......18 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee.....20 inchesMarquette....18 inchesIshpeming....16 inchesGwinn........15 inches.",,1997,1
26357,199701,22,700,199701,23,100,2057529,5585207,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,22-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,23-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved east across Upper Michigan on the 22nd and much colder air entered West Upper Michigan behind it. Northerly winds across Lake Superior produced heavy lake enhanced snow across Baraga County where 14 inches fell at L'anse and 13 inches fell at Herman, most of which occurred in a 12 hour period between 8 am and 8 pm. Most of Northwest Upper Michigan including Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon received 8 inches from this storm.",,1997,1
26360,199701,22,700,199701,23,100,2057529,5585205,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,22-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,23-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved east across Upper Michigan on the 22nd and much colder air entered West Upper Michigan behind it. Northerly winds across Lake Superior produced heavy lake enhanced snow across Baraga County where 14 inches fell at L'anse and 13 inches fell at Herman, most of which occurred in a 12 hour period between 8 am and 8 pm. Most of Northwest Upper Michigan including Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon received 8 inches from this storm.",,1997,1
26369,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586167,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
26394,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595283,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,66,EATON,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
26422,199705,5,1615,199705,5,1615,2065973,5605960,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:15:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,JENISON,,,JENISON,42.97,-85.68,42.97,-85.68,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
26685,199705,8,2300,199705,8,2300,2062642,5600217,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,151,SANILAC,DTX,08-MAY-97 23:00:00,EST,08-MAY-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,DECKERVILLE,,,DECKERVILLE,43.53,-82.73,43.53,-82.73,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
26696,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057568,5585843,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 12 TO 18 INCHES.,,1997,1
26783,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057577,5585992,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,31,MANISTEE,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WERE REPORTED ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
26797,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598615,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
26798,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598616,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,66,EATON,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
26799,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598617,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
26800,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598618,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
26801,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598619,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
26829,199701,9,1200,199701,11,2300,2057528,5585203,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,09-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,11-JAN-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Alberta Clipper type low pressure system moved southeast from Alberta on the evening of the 8th to Lake Erie on the evening of the 9th. Northeast winds developed across Lake Superior and Upper Michigan around 4 pm on the 9th producing heavy lake effect snow across Marquette and Baraga Counties in north central Upper Michigan. The winds backed to the north then northwest during the evening of the 10th shifting the lake effect snows to west Upper Michigan, the Keweenaw Peninsula and Alger County in north central Upper Michigan. The snow diminished to flurries during the evening of the 11th.The highest snow totals were Herman in Baraga County with 29 inches and Ironwood in Gogebic County with 23 inches. Other snow totals wereAlger CountyMelstrand....16 inchesKeweenaw CountyMohawk.......18 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee.....20 inchesMarquette....18 inchesIshpeming....16 inchesGwinn........15 inches.",,1997,1
26830,199701,22,700,199701,23,100,2057529,5585204,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,22-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,23-JAN-97 01:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved east across Upper Michigan on the 22nd and much colder air entered West Upper Michigan behind it. Northerly winds across Lake Superior produced heavy lake enhanced snow across Baraga County where 14 inches fell at L'anse and 13 inches fell at Herman, most of which occurred in a 12 hour period between 8 am and 8 pm. Most of Northwest Upper Michigan including Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon received 8 inches from this storm.",,1997,1
26854,199701,24,2200,199701,27,700,2057530,5585355,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,24-JAN-97 22:00:00,EST,27-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Another heavy lake enhanced snow took aim at northern Upper Michigan as low pressure moved northeast across Lower Michigan and Lake Huron on the 25th. With north winds, the maximum snowfall this time occured at the Marquette County Airport with 20 inches. Other heavy snow totals were:Phoenix......18 inchesHerman.......17 inchesMunising.....16 inchesShingleton...15 inchesIronwood.....15 inches Marquette....13 inches (city)Paint Lake...13 inches (25 NW Iron River).Heavy snow accumulation during this storm contributed to 2 roof collaspes. One was at the Iron River Reporter, a weekly newspaper in Iron River, which completely distroyed the building. The other occurred at a vacant commercial building in Marquette.",,1997,1
27058,199704,6,1240,199704,6,1240,2060474,5596018,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,165,WEXFORD,APX,06-APR-97 12:40:00,EST,06-APR-97 12:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,BUCKLEY,,,BUCKLEY,44.5,-85.67,44.5,-85.67,,,1997,4
27059,199704,6,1240,199704,6,1240,2060475,5596019,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,55,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,06-APR-97 12:40:00,EST,06-APR-97 12:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,TRAVERSE CITY,,,TRAVERSE CITY,44.77,-85.62,44.77,-85.62,,,1997,4
27060,199704,6,1305,199704,6,1305,2060476,5596020,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,06-APR-97 13:05:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HIGGINS LAKE,,,HIGGINS LAKE,44.42,-84.7,44.42,-84.7,WIND GUSTS OF 60 MPH DOWNED SEVERAL TREES OF UNKNOWN SIZE.,,1997,4
27061,199704,6,1339,199704,6,1339,2060477,5596021,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,143,ROSCOMMON,APX,06-APR-97 13:39:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:39:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,N,ST HELEN,2.0,N,ST HELEN,44.4,-84.4,44.4,-84.4,"HAIL UP TO 3/4"" IN DIAMETER COVERED THE GROUND.",,1997,4
27490,199706,21,1725,199706,21,1725,2064099,5604126,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,151,SANILAC,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:25:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARLETTE,,,MARLETTE,43.33,-83.08,43.33,-83.08,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
27560,199703,1,0,199703,1,1900,2060869,5595272,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,01-MAR-97 00:00:00,EST,01-MAR-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed ofter Western Texas on the 20th of February and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above slood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Grand River             Comstock ParkSt Joseph River         Three RiversSt Joseph River         NilesNo significant flood damages were reported during these events and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup to some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,3
27566,199705,5,1615,199705,5,1615,2065973,5605961,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:15:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAAFSCHAP,,,GRAAFSCHAP,42.7,-86.1,42.7,-86.1,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
27567,199705,5,1656,199705,5,1656,2065973,5605962,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,85,LAKE,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:56:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:56:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.88,,,,,,,,,,,,,BALDWIN,,,BALDWIN,43.9,-85.85,43.9,-85.85,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
27568,199705,5,1658,199705,5,1658,2065973,5605963,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,85,LAKE,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:58:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:58:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,IDLEWILD,,,IDLEWILD,43.9,-85.77,43.9,-85.77,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
28108,199701,4,800,199701,5,800,2057536,5585806,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,18,PRESQUE ISLE,APX,04-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,05-JAN-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS WISCONSIN ALLOWED WARM AIR TO OVERRUN A SHALLOW LAYER OF COLD AIR AT THE SURFACE. FREEZING RAIN BEGAN DURING THE MORNING OF THE 4TH AND CONTINUED...HEAVY AT TIMES...INTO THE MORNING OF THE 5TH. ICE ACCUMULATED 1 TO 2 INCHES ON EXPOSED SURFACES IN MOST AREAS...WITH LOCALIZED REPORTS OF IN EXCESS OF 3 INCHES OF ICE. MANY TREES...BRANCHES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWNED. WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ALSO OCCURRED...WITH SOME AREAS REMAINING WITHOUT POWER FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS FOLLOWING THE EVENT. NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED DUE TO THE ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS.,,1997,1
28109,199701,5,1700,199701,6,700,2057537,5585807,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,8,CHIPPEWA,APX,05-JAN-97 17:00:00,EST,06-JAN-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOCALLY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOWS DEVELOPED BEHIND EXITING LOW PRESSURE DURING THE EVENING OF THE 5TH AND CONTINUED INTO THE MORNING OF THE 6TH. LOCALIZED ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 8 INCHES WERE REPORTED...PARTICULARLY ACROSS NORTHWEST PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY NEAR THE LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE IN THE VICINITY OF WHITEFISH POINT.,,1997,1
28191,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586174,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,13,DELTA,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
28338,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5594059,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,55,SANILAC,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
28428,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589983,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
28451,199704,6,1620,199704,6,1620,2063602,5598585,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,06-APR-97 16:20:00,EST,06-APR-97 16:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Beach erosion reported along Lake Michigan shoreline at Stoney Lake. Spotter reported 70 mph wind gust.,,1997,4
28452,199704,6,1800,199704,6,1800,2063603,5598586,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,06-APR-97 18:00:00,EST,06-APR-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,54.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Muskegon ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) reported sustained wind of 47 mph with gusts to 62 mph at 7:00 PM EDT.,,1997,4
28453,199704,6,1920,199704,6,1920,2063604,5598587,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,57,KENT,GRR,06-APR-97 19:20:00,EST,06-APR-97 19:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Spotter reported wind gust of 58 mph in Sparta.,,1997,4
28454,199704,6,2011,199704,6,2011,2063605,5598588,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,57,KENT,GRR,06-APR-97 20:11:00,EST,06-APR-97 20:11:00,0,0,0,0,,,,57.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Spotter reported wind gust to 66 mph in Sparta.,,1997,4
28455,199704,6,2013,199704,6,2013,2063606,5598589,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,57,KENT,GRR,06-APR-97 20:13:00,EST,06-APR-97 20:13:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,City of Grand Rapids Police Department reported wind gust to 70 mph in downtown Grand Rapids.,,1997,4
28456,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598620,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28457,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598613,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,59,CLINTON,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28458,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598614,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28459,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598621,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28460,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598622,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28461,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598623,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,78,CASS,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28462,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598624,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28463,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598625,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
28478,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586164,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
28533,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595291,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
28553,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595276,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
28622,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595277,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
28692,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597147,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
28701,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597145,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,75K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
28903,199703,14,400,199703,14,1400,2059385,5588845,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,14-MAR-97 04:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The same storm that brought heavy ice accumulations to southeast Michigan also brought flooding to many areas from Detroit south to the Ohio state-line.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches across that area.  Some of the higher totals included 2.27 inches at Tecumseh, 2.24 inches at Dundee and 2.18 inches at Morenci.  I-94 was flooded in southern Macomb county between 9 and 12 Mile roads during the morning of the 14th.  The Lodge freeway was also flooded in southern Oakland county during that time.  Lakeshore flooding along the west shore of Lake Erie was most severe at Estral Beach, where strong easterly winds associated with the storm pushed 2 feet of water onto the shore.  In addition, there was some minor river flooding throughout far southeast lower Michigan (details next section).",,1997,3
28904,199703,14,400,199703,14,1400,2059385,5588846,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,14-MAR-97 04:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The same storm that brought heavy ice accumulations to southeast Michigan also brought flooding to many areas from Detroit south to the Ohio state-line.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches across that area.  Some of the higher totals included 2.27 inches at Tecumseh, 2.24 inches at Dundee and 2.18 inches at Morenci.  I-94 was flooded in southern Macomb county between 9 and 12 Mile roads during the morning of the 14th.  The Lodge freeway was also flooded in southern Oakland county during that time.  Lakeshore flooding along the west shore of Lake Erie was most severe at Estral Beach, where strong easterly winds associated with the storm pushed 2 feet of water onto the shore.  In addition, there was some minor river flooding throughout far southeast lower Michigan (details next section).",,1997,3
29090,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590000,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
29156,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590006,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,68,LIVINGSTON,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,2M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
29163,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586165,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,3,NORTHERN HOUGHTON,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
29343,199703,14,500,199703,15,2000,2059380,5588839,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,14-MAR-97 05:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Middle Rouge River at Garden City went above its 7.0 foot flood stage at 5 am on the 14th.  The river crested at 8.4 feet at 7 pm on the 14th, and fell back below flood stage at 8 pm on the 15th.",,1997,3
29344,199703,14,1200,199703,15,1000,2059381,5588840,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Lower Rouge River from Inkster to Dearborn went above its 10.0 foot flood stage at noon on the 14th.  The river crested at 11.0 feet at 8 pm on the 14th, and fell back below flood stage at 10 am on the 15th.",,1997,3
29345,199703,14,1500,199703,17,1600,2059382,5588841,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,14-MAR-97 15:00:00,EST,17-MAR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Raisin River at Tecumseh went above its 9.0 foot flood stage at 3 pm on the 14th.  The river crested at 10.5 feet at 11 am on the 15th, and fell back below flood stage at 4 pm on the 17th.",,1997,3
29530,199706,1,1200,199706,3,1800,2064098,5604020,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,01-JUN-97 12:00:00,EST,03-JUN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked slowly across Kentucky during the 1st, 2d and 3rd, spreading rain across southern Michigan.  Heavy rains were confined to the far south.  Some two day rain totals included 2.63 inches at Adrian, in Lenawee county, and 2.20 inches at Monroe, in Monroe county.  Radar indicated that as much as 3 inches fell farther south, along the Michigan-Ohio state-line.  The combination of heavy rain and a persistant northeast wind brought lakeshore flooding to the lake Erie shoreline, where 1 1/2 feet of water covered the Morin Point Road.  Farther inland, nearly every stream in southern Monroe county was reported to be over its bank, including the Bay, Halfway and Otter creeks.  Widespread yard, street and basement flooding was reported throughout the southern part of the county.",,1997,6
29538,199705,5,1547,199705,5,1547,2065973,5605954,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,05-MAY-97 15:47:00,EST,05-MAY-97 15:47:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND HAVEN,,,GRAND HAVEN,43.07,-86.23,43.07,-86.23,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
29539,199705,5,1602,199705,5,1602,2065973,5605955,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-MAY-97 16:02:00,EST,05-MAY-97 16:02:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,BYRON CENTER,,,BYRON CENTER,42.82,-85.73,42.82,-85.73,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
29557,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,1038461,5596009,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,3
29558,199703,13,1700,199703,15,800,2060466,5596010,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,13-MAR-97 17:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT LAKES SPREAD LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWS INTO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. COLD AIR BEHIND THE LOW TRIGGERED LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WHICH ADDED TO THE ACCUMULATION. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,3
29646,199705,5,1545,199705,5,1545,2065973,5605953,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,05-MAY-97 15:45:00,EST,05-MAY-97 15:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND,,,HOLLAND,42.78,-86.12,42.78,-86.12,"A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front which moved through Michigan's Lower Peninsula during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 5, 1997. Low atmospheric freezing levels supported considerable hail with some of these storms. Numerous reports of hail were received by the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids, including golfball sized hail in Grand Rapids and near Mount Pleasant. No injuries or significant property damage was reported, but crop damage did occur across Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Lake, and Isabella Counties, although damage estimates were not available.",,1997,5
29667,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586163,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
29679,199703,14,1200,199703,15,1500,2059384,5588843,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,EST,15-MAR-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Saline River at Saline went above its 10.0 foot flood stage at noon on the 14th.  The river crested at 10.7 feet at 8 pm on the 14th, then fell back below flood stage at 3 pm on the 15th.",,1997,3
29687,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5589999,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
29714,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586170,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
29720,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589993,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,12,MENOMINEE,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
29768,199701,15,1630,199701,16,2100,2058050,5586169,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,7,LUCE,MQT,15-JAN-97 16:30:00,EST,16-JAN-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong northwest winds between low pressure moving to the east of Upper Michigan and high pressure in the Plains combined with deep snow cover to produce blizzard conditions between the evening of the 15th and the afternoon of the 16th. Winds of up to 40 mph were recorded at several locations including Houghton, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Menominee during the morning of the 16th.The blizzard subsided during the afternoon of the 16th and was followed by lake effect snow. The snow lasted through the evening of the 17th. Most of the snow fell within 25 miles of Lake Superior. The highest snow total was 18 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County. Other heavy snow totals were 15 inches at Two Heart in Luce County and 12 inches at Calumet and Chassell in Houghton County.",,1997,1
29972,199703,1,0,199703,5,700,2060869,5595273,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,01-MAR-97 00:00:00,EST,05-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed ofter Western Texas on the 20th of February and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above slood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Grand River             Comstock ParkSt Joseph River         Three RiversSt Joseph River         NilesNo significant flood damages were reported during these events and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup to some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,3
30158,199706,21,1840,199706,21,1840,2064099,5604133,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,99,MACOMB,DTX,21-JUN-97 18:40:00,EST,21-JUN-97 18:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,MACOMB,,,MACOMB,42.7,-82.95,42.7,-82.95,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
30159,199706,21,1835,199706,21,1835,2064099,5604132,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,21-JUN-97 18:35:00,EST,21-JUN-97 18:35:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,DEARBORN,,,DEARBORN,42.32,-83.25,42.32,-83.25,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
30216,199703,14,400,199703,14,1400,2059385,5588847,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,14-MAR-97 04:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The same storm that brought heavy ice accumulations to southeast Michigan also brought flooding to many areas from Detroit south to the Ohio state-line.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches across that area.  Some of the higher totals included 2.27 inches at Tecumseh, 2.24 inches at Dundee and 2.18 inches at Morenci.  I-94 was flooded in southern Macomb county between 9 and 12 Mile roads during the morning of the 14th.  The Lodge freeway was also flooded in southern Oakland county during that time.  Lakeshore flooding along the west shore of Lake Erie was most severe at Estral Beach, where strong easterly winds associated with the storm pushed 2 feet of water onto the shore.  In addition, there was some minor river flooding throughout far southeast lower Michigan (details next section).",,1997,3
30217,199703,14,400,199703,14,1400,2059385,5588848,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,14-MAR-97 04:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The same storm that brought heavy ice accumulations to southeast Michigan also brought flooding to many areas from Detroit south to the Ohio state-line.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches across that area.  Some of the higher totals included 2.27 inches at Tecumseh, 2.24 inches at Dundee and 2.18 inches at Morenci.  I-94 was flooded in southern Macomb county between 9 and 12 Mile roads during the morning of the 14th.  The Lodge freeway was also flooded in southern Oakland county during that time.  Lakeshore flooding along the west shore of Lake Erie was most severe at Estral Beach, where strong easterly winds associated with the storm pushed 2 feet of water onto the shore.  In addition, there was some minor river flooding throughout far southeast lower Michigan (details next section).",,1997,3
30759,199705,5,2232,199705,5,2232,2062641,5600208,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,05-MAY-97 22:32:00,EST,05-MAY-97 22:32:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,DEXTER,,,DEXTER,42.33,-83.87,42.33,-83.87,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
30920,199706,20,1340,199706,20,1340,2064093,5604013,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,93,LIVINGSTON,DTX,20-JUN-97 13:40:00,EST,20-JUN-97 13:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FOWLERVILLE,,,FOWLERVILLE,42.67,-84.07,42.67,-84.07,,Thunderstorm winds downed a 4 foot diameter tree.,1997,6
30921,199706,20,2154,199706,20,2154,2064093,5604014,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,20-JUN-97 21:54:00,EST,20-JUN-97 21:54:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,8.0,NW,ADRIAN,8.0,NW,ADRIAN,41.98,-84.15,41.98,-84.15,,,1997,6
30937,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035296,5585839,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,17,CHEBOYGAN,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATED UP TO 8 TO 12 INCHES ACROSS THE COUNTY.,,1997,1
30944,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585195,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
30977,199701,15,1200,199701,16,400,2057561,5585833,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,15-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE CROSSING THE GREAT LAKES BROUGHT ISOLATED AREAS OF HEAVIER SNOW TO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN FROM THE AFTERNOON OF THE 15TH INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF THE 16TH. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 9 INCHES.,,1997,1
30978,199701,4,700,199701,7,1600,2057527,5585196,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,04-JAN-97 07:00:00,EST,07-JAN-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure moved northeast from Iowa on the morning of Jan 4 to northern Lake Huron on the morning of the 5th. Heavy snow overspread the west half of Upper Michigan during the morning of the 4th. East of Iron Mountain and Marquette, a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow fell. Between midnight and 6 am on the 5th, the synoptic scale snow ended and lake effect snow from Lake Superior developed. Cold northerly winds over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior kept the lake effect snow going until the morning of the 7th. Then, high pressure moved in cutting off the north winds and lake effect snows.The highest snow totals were 38 inches at Phoenix in Keweenaw County, 29 inches at Wakefield in Gogebic County and 25 inches at Ontonagon and Houghton.Other snow totals were...Alger CountyShingleton....19 inchesMunising......17 inchesBaraga CountyWatton........16 inchesHoughton CountyChassell......17 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart.....14 inchesMarquette CountyNegaunee......23 inchesMarquette.....21 inches.",,1997,1
31326,199701,15,1200,199701,16,400,2057562,5585834,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,35,OGEMAW,APX,15-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE CROSSING THE GREAT LAKES BROUGHT ISOLATED AREAS OF HEAVIER SNOW TO PORTIONS OF NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN FROM THE AFTERNOON OF THE 15TH INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF THE 16TH. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 10 INCHES.,,1997,1
31327,199701,15,1200,199701,16,400,2057563,5585835,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,42,ARENAC,APX,15-JAN-97 12:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOW PRESSURE CROSSING THE GREAT LAKES BROUGHT ISOLATED AREAS OF HEAVIER SNOW TO NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN FROM THE AFTERNOON OF THE 15TH INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF THE 16TH. SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES.,,1997,1
31395,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057564,5585836,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,8,CHIPPEWA,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED FROM 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
31396,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,1035294,5585837,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,15,MACKINAC,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES...RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED UP TO 8 TO 12 INCHES.,,1997,1
31397,199701,16,800,199701,16,1800,2057565,5585838,MICHIGAN,1997,Blizzard,Z,16,EMMET,APX,16-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,16-JAN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPED AS MERGING LOWS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED NORTHEAST OF THE STATE. AS THE LOW DEEPENED...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASED TO SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WERE REPORTED NEAR THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE. WIDESPREAD BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW PRODUCED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. MANY SECONDARY ROADS BECAME IMPASSABLE AT TIMES... RESULTING IN THE CLOSURE OF SOME ROADWAYS. WIND CHILL VALUES DROPPED TO 30 TO 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT TIMES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY RANGED UP TO 10 TO 14 INCHES.,,1997,1
31429,199705,5,2252,199705,5,2252,2062641,5600209,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,05-MAY-97 22:52:00,EST,05-MAY-97 22:52:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,WESTLAND,,,WESTLAND,42.32,-83.3,42.32,-83.3,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
31430,199705,5,2254,199705,5,2254,2062641,5600210,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,05-MAY-97 22:54:00,EST,05-MAY-97 22:54:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,LIVONIA,,,LIVONIA,42.38,-83.37,42.38,-83.37,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
31431,199705,5,2305,199705,5,2305,2062641,5600211,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,05-MAY-97 23:05:00,EST,05-MAY-97 23:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,DEARBORN,,,DEARBORN,42.32,-83.25,42.32,-83.25,"A cold front tracked across southeast Michigan late on the 5th, triggering scattered thunderstorms.  A severe storm in Saginaw county near Hemlock produced golf ball-sized hail and strong winds that flipped a 10-foot snowmobile trailer, tore siding off of a garage, and flattened a 45-foot tree.  Trees were also uprooted in Oxford, in Oakland county.  Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Grand Blanc in Genesee county, and in Westland, Livonia and Dearborn in Wayne county.",,1997,5
31432,199705,8,2040,199705,8,2040,2062642,5600212,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,111,MIDLAND,DTX,08-MAY-97 20:40:00,EST,08-MAY-97 20:40:00,0,0,0,0,1K,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,POSEYVILLE,,,POSEYVILLE,43.53,-84.25,43.53,-84.25,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
31433,199705,8,2055,199705,8,2055,2062642,5600213,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,145,SAGINAW,DTX,08-MAY-97 20:55:00,EST,08-MAY-97 20:55:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FREELAND,,,FREELAND,43.52,-84.12,43.52,-84.12,"A strong low pressure system tracking across lake Superior pushed a cold front across southeast Michigan late on the 8th.  Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with the strongest storms affecting the Saginaw Valley.  Hail with diameters of up to an inch was reported at several locations.",,1997,5
31440,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597144,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,48,BAY,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
31441,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597146,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,49,HURON,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
31460,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586448,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
31461,199701,9,800,199701,9,2200,2057606,5586449,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,09-JAN-97 08:00:00,EST,09-JAN-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast from the Ohio valley across extreme southeast Michigan on the 9th.  The result was snow across all of southeast Michigan, with the heaviest amounts falling from the Flint area north through the upper thumb and Saginaw valley.  Some accumulations on the 9th included 10 inches at the Tri Cities airport near Saginaw, 8.5 inches at Cass City, 8 inches in Vassar and Owosso and 7 inches at Flint's Bishop airport.  Farther south across the Detroit Metropolitan area accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Unusually heavy lake effect snow followed the storm on the 10th, bringing an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow to most areas.  Numerous auto accidents and school closings were reported.",,1997,1
31470,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586456,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
31512,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589984,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
31552,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586457,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
31553,199701,17,0,199701,19,1200,1035346,5586458,MICHIGAN,1997,Cold/Wind Chill,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,17-JAN-97 00:00:00,EST,19-JAN-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The coldest weather of the winter occurred from the 17th through the 19th.  During that period, lows reached as low as -6 at Detroit's metro airport, and -9 at Flint's Bishop airport and the National Weather Service forecast office at White Lake.  One man died of hypothermia in Bay City. A few days earlier, on the 12th, another man died of hypothermia in Warren, when the temperature at metro airport fell to 2 above zero. Several other less severe cases of hypothermia were reported through mid-January.",,1997,1
31580,199706,21,1756,199706,21,1756,2064099,5604129,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:56:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:56:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,NOVI,,,NOVI,42.48,-83.47,42.48,-83.47,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
31581,199706,21,1800,199706,21,1800,2064099,5604130,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,151,SANILAC,DTX,21-JUN-97 18:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,.5K,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,S,CROSWELL,3.0,S,CROSWELL,43.22,-82.62,43.22,-82.62,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
31582,199706,21,1800,199706,21,1800,2064099,5604131,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,147,ST. CLAIR,DTX,21-JUN-97 18:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 18:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,5.0,E,YALE,5.0,E,YALE,43.13,-82.68,43.13,-82.68,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
31583,199706,21,1746,199706,21,1746,2064099,5604128,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,21-JUN-97 17:46:00,EST,21-JUN-97 17:46:00,0,0,0,0,,,,55.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,(PTK)PONTIAC ARPT,,,(PTK)PONTIAC ARPT,42.67,-83.42,42.67,-83.42,"Low pressure tracked across central Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st, resulting in an outbreak of severe thunderstorms.  AnF0 tornado touched down near Clio in Genesee county, with no damage reported.  Most of the damage with these storms was the result of strong winds bringing down trees and powerlines.  A roof was blown off of a buisiness in Novi, in Oakland county, and windows were blown out of a house in Croswell, in Sanilac county.  Localized heavy rains resulted in brief road flooding in Genesee and northern Lapeer counties.  In Otisville, lightning struck a building that was housing a children's event.  Eight children were taken to the hospital after complaining of numbness and tingling.  None of the injuries were serious.",,1997,6
31599,199706,21,0,199706,21,0,2064093,5604015,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,21-JUN-97 00:00:00,EST,21-JUN-97 00:00:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ADRIAN,,,ADRIAN,,,,,,"Lightning struck a house, igniting a fire that destroyed most of the upstairs portion of the house.  A dog and kitten were killed in the fire.",1997,6
31600,199706,24,2243,199706,24,2243,2064094,5604016,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,111,MIDLAND,DTX,24-JUN-97 22:43:00,EST,24-JUN-97 22:43:00,0,0,0,0,,,,54.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOPE,,,HOPE,43.77,-84.33,43.77,-84.33,,,1997,6
31601,199706,23,1558,199706,23,1558,2064095,5604017,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,155,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,23-JUN-97 15:58:00,EST,23-JUN-97 15:58:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,LAINGSBURG,,,LAINGSBURG,42.9,-84.35,42.9,-84.35,,,1997,6
31920,199704,6,1215,199704,6,1215,2063598,5598581,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,107,MECOSTA,GRR,06-APR-97 12:15:00,EST,06-APR-97 12:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BIG RAPIDS,,,BIG RAPIDS,43.7,-85.48,43.7,-85.48,Thunderstorm winds blew down an electrical transformer in Big Rapids.,,1997,4
31921,199704,6,1235,199704,6,1235,2063599,5598582,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,133,OSCEOLA,GRR,06-APR-97 12:35:00,EST,06-APR-97 12:35:00,0,0,0,0,7.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LE ROY,,,LE ROY,44.03,-85.45,44.03,-85.45,Aluminum roofing ripped off a house in LeRoy.,,1997,4
31922,199704,6,1307,199704,6,1307,2063600,5598583,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,06-APR-97 13:07:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:07:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MT PLEASANT,,,MT PLEASANT,43.6,-84.77,43.6,-84.77,Trees and power lines downed in the 200 block of North Arnold Street in Mount Pleasant. Phone lines downed at West Intermediate School on Bradley Road.,,1997,4
31955,199703,1,0,199703,5,1300,2060869,5595274,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,57,KENT,GRR,01-MAR-97 00:00:00,EST,05-MAR-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A spring like storm system developed ofter Western Texas on the 20th of February and tracked into Southern Michigan on Friday, the 21st.  A warm moist flow of air from the Gulf of Mexico fed the storm and produced a few thunderstorms with moderate to heavy amounts of rain across Southwest Lower Michigan.  The rain began on the afternoon of the 20th and continued through the 21st before changing to snow later that evening.  Widespread flooding occurred and water covered roads in 14 counties.  Comstock Park, located along the Grand River was hardest hit with a crest 3 feet above flood stage, and the river remaining above slood stage for 12 days.Rivers equaled or exceeded flood stage at the following locations:Grand River             Comstock ParkSt Joseph River         Three RiversSt Joseph River         NilesNo significant flood damages were reported during these events and no lives were lost.  Most of the river flooding resulted in flooding of low lands, some secondary roads, and backup to some sewer and septic systems.",,1997,3
32077,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5589998,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,49,HURON,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
32110,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589985,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,3,NORTHERN HOUGHTON,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
32170,199704,5,2135,199704,5,2135,2063592,5598575,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-APR-97 21:35:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:35:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EAST GRAND RAPIDS,,,EAST GRAND RAPIDS,42.93,-85.6,42.93,-85.6,"Large tree fell on a residential garage on Gladstone Street. Trees, power lines, and telephone lines downed.",,1997,4
32171,199704,5,2150,199704,5,2150,2063593,5598576,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,05-APR-97 21:50:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:50:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,WSW,MIDDLEVILLE,4.0,WSW,MIDDLEVILLE,42.7,-85.53,42.7,-85.53,Trees downed.,,1997,4
32172,199704,5,2200,199704,5,2200,2063594,5598577,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,05-APR-97 22:00:00,EST,05-APR-97 22:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,42.65,-85.28,42.65,-85.28,Power lines downed.,,1997,4
32173,199704,5,2210,199704,5,2210,2063595,5598578,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,117,MONTCALM,GRR,05-APR-97 22:10:00,EST,05-APR-97 22:10:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,6.0,E,GREENVILLE,6.0,E,GREENVILLE,43.17,-85.13,43.17,-85.13,Large tree downed.,,1997,4
32174,199704,5,2210,199704,5,2210,2063596,5598579,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,67,IONIA,GRR,05-APR-97 22:10:00,EST,05-APR-97 22:10:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CLARKSVILLE,,,CLARKSVILLE,42.83,-85.25,42.83,-85.25,Large tree downed.,,1997,4
32175,199704,5,2215,199704,5,2215,2063597,5598580,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,67,IONIA,GRR,05-APR-97 22:15:00,EST,05-APR-97 22:15:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,W,IONIA,1.0,W,IONIA,42.98,-85.08,42.98,-85.08,Large tree downed.,,1997,4
32201,199704,6,1315,199704,6,1330,2063601,5598584,MICHIGAN,1997,Funnel Cloud,C,73,ISABELLA,GRR,06-APR-97 13:15:00,EST,06-APR-97 13:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,4 NE  WEIDMAN,,,4 NE  WEIDMAN,,,,,"Surrey Township Fire Department in Clare County reported a confirmed funnel cloud in north central Isabella County near intersection of Colemand and Vandecar Roads in Gilmore Township. The funnel cloud did not touch the ground, nor did it cause any damage.",,1997,4
32210,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595275,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
32377,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595290,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,78,CASS,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
32661,199704,6,2145,199704,6,2145,2063616,5598627,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,57,KENT,GRR,06-APR-97 21:45:00,EST,06-APR-97 21:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,53.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Peak wind gust of 61 mph reported at Kent County International Airport, co-located with the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,4
32670,199704,5,2120,199704,5,2120,2063583,5598460,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,105,MASON,GRR,05-APR-97 21:20:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,SCOTTVILLE,,,SCOTTVILLE,43.95,-86.28,43.95,-86.28,Spotter reported 60 mph from Scottville.,,1997,4
32671,199704,5,2136,199704,5,2136,2063584,5598461,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,05-APR-97 21:36:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:36:00,0,0,0,0,,,,61.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,WAYLAND,,,WAYLAND,42.68,-85.63,42.68,-85.63,Spotter reported 70 mph wind gust in Wayland.,,1997,4
32672,199704,5,2030,199704,5,2030,2063585,5598462,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,05-APR-97 20:30:00,EST,05-APR-97 20:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HARBERT,,,HARBERT,41.87,-86.63,41.87,-86.63,Several trees downed.,,1997,4
32673,199704,5,2040,199704,5,2040,2063586,5598463,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,05-APR-97 20:40:00,EST,05-APR-97 20:40:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COLOMA,,,COLOMA,42.18,-86.3,42.18,-86.3,Power lines downed.,,1997,4
32694,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597151,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,47,MIDLAND,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
32752,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598626,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,81,HILLSDALE,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
32996,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595287,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
33072,199704,5,2059,199704,5,2059,2063582,5598459,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,05-APR-97 20:59:00,EST,05-APR-97 20:59:00,0,0,0,0,,,,53.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND,,,HOLLAND,42.78,-86.12,42.78,-86.12,"Reported from Tulip City Airport, Allegan County",,1997,4
33086,199703,14,2100,199703,17,1600,2059383,5588842,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,14-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,17-MAR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The Raisin River at Adrian went above its 11.0 foot flood stage at 9 pm on the 14th.  The river crested at 12.1 feet at 9 am on the 17th, and fell back below flood stage at 4 pm on the 17th.",,1997,3
33194,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597148,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33200,199704,30,1900,199704,30,1900,2063610,5598593,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,30-APR-97 19:00:00,EST,30-APR-97 19:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CASSOPOLIS,,,CASSOPOLIS,41.92,-86.0,41.92,-86.0,Several trees downed.,,1997,4
33201,199704,30,1930,199704,30,1930,2063611,5598594,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,30-APR-97 19:30:00,EST,30-APR-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE RIVERS,,,THREE RIVERS,41.93,-85.63,41.93,-85.63,Trees downed in thunderstorm winds.,,1997,4
33212,199704,6,1600,199704,7,1600,2063615,5598600,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,38,LAKE,GRR,06-APR-97 16:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense early spring low pressure system moving across the Great Lakes brought gale force westerly winds to all of Lower Michigan behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved onshore in western Lower Michigan around 5 PM EDT Sunday, April 6th. Winds increased to sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph out of the west shortly after frontal passage. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph were common through midnight, Sunday night. Winds continued to gust to gale force through 5 PM EDT Monday, April 7th. The U.S. Coast Guard reported wave heights of 10 to 15 feet near the Lake Michigan shoreline.     Widespread wind damage and lake shore beach erosion was reported across the area. Area insurance companies estimated claims totaled nearly $5.0 million from the wind damage. However, no serious injuries were reported from the storm.      The winds downed trees and power lines and resulted in roof damage to area homes and businesses. Between 180,000 and 200,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power across the state Sunday evening. Nearly 70,000 customers were still without power Monday morning at 5 AM EDT.     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported severe beach erosion resulted in as much as 20 feet of beach loss in a few areas. Bluffs in Saugatuck township appeared to be hit hardest. The beach erosion was due in part to unusually high lake water levels, nearly 38 inches above average.     Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Roads were blocked in some areas due to downed wires, trees, and traffic lights. Downed wires set sporadic fires in a few instances. Some of the most signifcant damage reports are listed below:          -In Cedar Springs (Kent County), the wind caused an estimated $100,000 damage to heating and air conditioning units on the roof of Plainfield Lumber & Hardware Company. A tree, 3 feet in diameter, crashed onto a home.     -A mobile home was overturned at 7873 S. Derby Road in Fairplain Township in Montcalm County.     -Bleachers at Carson City-Crystal Schools (Montcalm County) were blown over onto a fence.     -Shingles were blown off several buildings in the Central Montcalm County Public Schools.     -The roof of Howard City Department of Public Works (Montcalm County) was blown off.     -In Muskegon County, several large trees were blown down onto residences and vehicles.     -In downtown Muskegon, roofing was torn off several businesses on Apple Avenue. Glass was blown out of several store-front windows.     -Winds gusts resulted in roof damage to the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.     -In Coopersville (Ottawa County), a section of the roof of the Owens-Corning manufacturing building was torn off.     -Winds ripped the doors off four large airplane hangars at the Grand Haven Municipal Airport.     -The steel framework of a new high school gymnasium under construction in Paw Paw (Van Buren County) was toppled by high winds.     -A 150 foot section of perimeter metal fence was blown down at Hartford Speedway (Van Buren County).     -A 70 foot tall maple tree was uprooted and fell on a house in Holland.     -A 75 foot tall tree crashed down on a home in East Grand Rapids.     -In Clinton County, a truck hauling a mobile home was overturned on U.S. Highway 27. Several large trees fell on homes in St. Johns.     -In Ionia County, extensive roof damage was done to Belding Area Public Schools. A barn was blown down north of Clarksville.     -In Evart (Osceola County), a grain elevator was damaged.",,1997,4
33232,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5590001,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,55,SANILAC,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
33277,199703,14,400,199703,14,1400,2059385,5588844,MICHIGAN,1997,Flood,Z,69,OAKLAND,DTX,14-MAR-97 04:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The same storm that brought heavy ice accumulations to southeast Michigan also brought flooding to many areas from Detroit south to the Ohio state-line.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches across that area.  Some of the higher totals included 2.27 inches at Tecumseh, 2.24 inches at Dundee and 2.18 inches at Morenci.  I-94 was flooded in southern Macomb county between 9 and 12 Mile roads during the morning of the 14th.  The Lodge freeway was also flooded in southern Oakland county during that time.  Lakeshore flooding along the west shore of Lake Erie was most severe at Estral Beach, where strong easterly winds associated with the storm pushed 2 feet of water onto the shore.  In addition, there was some minor river flooding throughout far southeast lower Michigan (details next section).",,1997,3
33375,199704,5,2120,199704,5,2120,2063590,5598468,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,05-APR-97 21:20:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:20:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COOPERSVILLE,,,COOPERSVILLE,43.07,-85.95,43.07,-85.95,Trees and power lines downed.,,1997,4
33376,199704,5,2130,199704,5,2130,2063591,5598469,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,81,KENT,GRR,05-APR-97 21:30:00,EST,05-APR-97 21:30:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRATTAN,,,GRATTAN,43.08,-85.38,43.08,-85.38,"Trees downed, which blocked the intersection of Lincoln Lake and Ten Mile Road.",,1997,4
33410,199703,13,1800,199703,16,700,2059378,5589989,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,7,LUCE,MQT,13-MAR-97 18:00:00,EST,16-MAR-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong low pressure system moved northeast through Iowa, southeast Wisconsin and northern Lower Michigan on the 14th and 15th. Heavy snow began on the afternoon of the 13th across south central Upper Michigan and overspread the entire region overnight. The snow continued until the morning of the 15th. Lake enhancement with northeast winds across Lake Superior, greatly increased snow totals over parts of northern Upper Michigan. The result was 32.4 inches of new snow at the Marquette County Airport. In a 24 hour period between 7 pm on the 13th and 7 pm on the 14th, the airport received 28 inches of snow, which broke the 24 hour snowfall record of 25.4 inches set on March 18-19, 1986. The storm also produced a record snow depth of 63 inches at the Marquette County Airport which exceeded the previous record depth of 59 inches recorded on March 13, 1976. Other locations that exceeded 20 inches included Phoenix in Keweenaw County with 29 inches, Herman in Baraga County with 25 inches and Shingleton in Alger County with 21 inches. Other snow totals included... Alger CountyMunising.... 19.5 inches Baraga CountyLanse........16 inchesPelkie.......14 inchesWatton.......12 inches Delta CountyBark River...13 inchesGogebic CountyIronwood.....18 inchesWatersmeet...18 inchesHoughton CountyCalumet......10 inchesIron CountyPaint Lake...14 inchesLuce CountyTwo Heart....18 inchesMarquette CountyChampion.....18 inchesGwinn........15 inches                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ontonagon CountyBruce Crossing.. 16 inches",,1997,3
33521,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5594060,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33525,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597152,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,50K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33546,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597149,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,68,LIVINGSTON,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,75K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33609,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595279,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,58,IONIA,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
33617,199703,13,2100,199703,14,1200,2059379,5589997,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,48,BAY,DTX,13-MAR-97 21:00:00,EST,14-MAR-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from the central Plains northeast across southeast lower Michigan late on the 13th through the 14th. The storm brought widespread precipitation to southeast Michigan from late on the 13th through midday on the 14th.  North of Detroit, nearly all of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain, with small amounts of snow and sleet noted in a few spots.  From Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the state-line, the freezing rain changed to rain, but not before heavy ice accumulations occurred.  Total precipitation amounts ranged from 1.5 to nearly 2.5 inches from Detroit and Ann Arbor south to the Ohio state-line. From the northern suburbs of Detroit north to Flint and Port Huron, amounts ranged from 0.8 to 1.5 inches.  North of that area, amounts ranged from 0.40 to 0.80 inches.        In the Detroit Metropolitan area, the ice storm resulted in power outages to over 425,000 homes and businesses; the 3rd largest outage in history, and the worst ever for an ice storm. Several thousand residents were without power for as long as 4 days.  In addition to powerlines, falling trees damaged dozens of cars and houses throughout the area.  Most schools were closed, and there were numerous auto accidents.",,1997,3
33625,199703,14,130,199703,14,1400,2060870,5595293,MICHIGAN,1997,Ice Storm,Z,81,HILLSDALE,GRR,14-MAR-97 01:30:00,EST,14-MAR-97 14:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An Ice Storm lasting slightly more than 12 hours blanketed much of West Central Lower Michigan and all of Southwest Lower Michigan.  The northern edge of accumulated ice included the south half of Muskegon County, the northern border of Kent County, the southern third of Montcalm County, and the northern border of Clinton County.  The storm covered all of the County Warning Area south of that line.  The worst hit areas included the counties of Jackson, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, and Hillsdale.  Ice accumulations in these areas were near 1 inch.  Power was out, up to 24 hours, in Kalamazoo County (29,000 customers) and Jackson County (38,000 customers).  Statewide, over 250,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the County Warning Area.  Automobile accidents occurred almost continuously throughout the storm.  Two multi-car accidents occurred along I-94; one 10 car mishap near Benton Harbor, and a 15 car pileup between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  In some areas it took 15 days to complete the cleanup with County Emergency Manager and Highway Department budgets being destroyed in the process.",,1997,3
33719,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597150,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,100K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33720,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5597153,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,69,OAKLAND,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,100K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33763,199704,6,1500,199704,7,500,2060968,5594061,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,63,ST. CLAIR,DTX,06-APR-97 15:00:00,EST,07-APR-97 05:00:00,0,0,0,0,75K,,,70.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the late afternoon on the 6th.  Very strong west to southwest winds accompanied the frontal passage, then continued through the night. Gusts to 70 mph were estimated in a few spots during the late afternoon.  In Belleville, about 15 miles southwest of Detroit, a 34-pound  four-year-old girl was  blown  several feet through the air, landing on the driveway by her house.  She suffered a head wound that required stitches.  Elsewhere, a five-story high metal frame for a building under construction in Ferndale was blown down, and two concrete walls under construction for an Ethan Allen furniture store were caved in at Sterling Heights.  In the thumb area, a large barn collapsed near Deckerville, damaging several thousand dollars of farm equipment inside, and a large cable TV tower was toppled near Port Hope.   The wind damaged trees and powerlines throughout southeast Michigan, resultig in a power loss to 125,000 customers.",,1997,4
33830,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623912,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,38,LAKE,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
33832,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623916,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
33839,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5624390,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,37,MASON,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
33923,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5624391,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,38,LAKE,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
33924,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5624392,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
33938,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623922,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,78,CASS,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
33939,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623923,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
33979,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5623272,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
33997,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623918,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
33998,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623919,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
33999,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5623271,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
34045,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624388,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,44,NEWAYGO,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34046,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624389,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,45,MECOSTA,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34094,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623917,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,57,KENT,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34096,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623927,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,44,NEWAYGO,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34143,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624384,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34164,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623911,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,37,MASON,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34198,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5623273,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
34199,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623277,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,78,CASS,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34200,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623278,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34201,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623279,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34348,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623920,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34425,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623913,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34441,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5623270,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
34546,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623928,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34547,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623929,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,39,OSCEOLA,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34548,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623930,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,45,MECOSTA,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34558,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624383,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,57,KENT,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34565,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624382,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34593,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623921,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34608,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623915,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34671,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623924,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34672,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623925,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,66,EATON,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34673,199712,22,1800,199712,22,2230,2071785,5623926,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,22-DEC-97 18:00:00,EST,22-DEC-97 22:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A brief period of freezing rain affected portions of central and southern Lower Michigan between 6:00 and 10:30pm EST, Monday evening, December 22nd. Although the precipitation was light, a thin sheet of ice formed on sidewalks and roads, resulting in many minor traffic accidents and slide-offs. No serious injuries were reported in the weather-related accidents.",,1997,2
34718,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5623274,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
34756,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624385,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34757,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624386,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,52,GRATIOT,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34802,199712,24,1600,199712,25,400,2071786,5624387,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,24-DEC-97 16:00:00,EST,25-DEC-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm tracked northeast from southern Illinois across Indiana and southeast Lower Michigan. The storm weakened as it moved across the state into southern Ontario. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across the mentioned counties after 4:00pm EST on Christmas Eve. The mixed precipitation was heavy at the onset and resulted in numerous traffic accidents from Kent and Ottawa counties northward. Three people were injured in weather-related traffic accidents in southern Kent County during the late afternoon hours. Snowfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 4 inches in the mention counties. Snowfall reports included 3.5 inches in Muskegon, 3.4 inches in Fremont, 3 inches in Grand Haven, Cedar Springs, Big Rapids, and Edmore, 2.8 inches in Sparta, and 1.3 inches at the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids.",,1997,2
34811,199712,30,700,199712,31,1300,2071787,5623275,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,78,CASS,GRR,30-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,31-DEC-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A northwest wind flow around a strong low pressure system which was moving up the East Coast brought a surge of arctic air south across Lake Michigan from Tuesday morning, December 30th, through midday Wednesday, December 31st. Lake effect snow brought accumulations which ranged from 2 to 12 inches across the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The only inland county which received significant accumulations was Cass County, which received 2 to 4 inches of snow. Major highways affected by the heavy snow showers included Interstate 94 west of Paw Paw, Interstate 196 south of Zeeland, Interstate 96 in Muskegon County, and U.S. Highway 31 along the length of the West Michigan lake shore. Snowfall reports included 12 inches in New Buffalo, 8-12 inches in South Haven area, around 6 inches in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area, and 5-8 inches across Muskegon, Oceana, and Lake Counties.",,1997,2
34812,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623276,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34871,199712,4,1900,199712,5,1700,2071784,5623914,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,44,NEWAYGO,GRR,04-DEC-97 19:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An upper level low pressure system brought colder air across Lake Michigan into western Lower Michigan during the night of Thursday, December 4th through late afternoon Friday, December 5th. West to northwest winds brought lake effect snow showers inland across most of the western counties of the lower peninsula, resulting in snow accumulations which ranged from 1 to 11 inches in the above noted counties. As is typically the case with lake effect, snowfall totals across the region were highly variable in nature. Roads became snow-covered and slippery in the region with the usual increased number of minor accidents associated with snowfall across West Michigan. The morning rush hour was especially hazardous, as heavier snow squalls were reported south of Grand Rapids and Holland across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. Snowfall reports indicated the most significant accumulations were across Mason, Oceana, northern Muskegon, Allegan, Van Buren, northern Cass, and western Kalamazoo Counties. In these areas, accumulations averaged 6 to 11 inches. Snow reports included 11.2 inches in Scottville, 8 inches in Plainwell and Oshtemo, 7.5 inches in Pentwater, and 6 inches in Cassopolis.",,1997,2
34910,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623281,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34911,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623282,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34912,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623283,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34913,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623284,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34914,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623285,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34915,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623286,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34916,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623280,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,81,HILLSDALE,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34917,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623287,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,66,EATON,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34918,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623288,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34947,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623293,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34948,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623294,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34961,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623290,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,57,KENT,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34962,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623291,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,58,IONIA,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34963,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623292,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,59,CLINTON,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34969,199712,10,100,199712,10,1600,2071788,5623289,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Storm,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,10-DEC-97 01:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A winter storm which tracked across the Ohio Valley region from southwest Indiana into northern Ohio produced an area of heavy, wet snow across the southern third of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Snow first moved into the southern border counties of the state shortly after midnight on Wednesday, December 10th. Snow ended from west to east during the early afternoon hours. The heaviest snow fell between 6 and 10 am, when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common along and south of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids to St. Johns in Clinton County. Snow accumulations across the mentioned counties ranged from 3 to 12 inches, with 8 to 12 inch totals concentrated in Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. 	With the heaviest snow falling during the morning rush hour, numerous accidents were reported. Three fatalities were blamed on weather-related, serious traffic accidents. One 18 year-old female was killed when the automobile she was riding in slid into the path of an oncoming school bus, shortly before 8 am in Mason, south of Lansing in Ingham County. The driver, a 17 year-old male was in serious condition upon arriving at a local hospital. Two cars collided on Michigan Highway 66 in Calhoun County around 10:30 am, resulting in a fatality. No information about the victim was available. Another fatal accident claimed the life of a Spring Arbor man who was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by oncoming traffic, after he lost control when trying to pass a county snow plow on southbound U.S. Highway 127 around 3 pm in Jackson County. Several other injury and property damage accidents were reported throughout the storm. Three school bus-car related accidents occurred in a one-hour period in Ingham County, between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Many area schools along and north of Interstate 94 started classes for the day because snow had not yet started falling at the decision-making time of 4-5:30 am, even though Winter Storm Warnings had been posted the night before. However, snow became heavy at the onset, catching many school bus drivers off-guard. Many schools which had opened for the day sent students home early. 	The weight of the wet snow caused power outages in Berrien, Branch, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Jackson Counties. Up to 18,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm due to arcing wires and downed branches. Flight delays and cancellations were common at airports across southern Michigan and local bus service was suspended for several hours of the day in Jackson.	Snowfall reports included 10-12 inches in Jackson County, 10 inches in Mason, 7.5 to 9 inches in the city of Lansing, 8.8 inches in Portland, 8 inches in Eaton Rapids, 7 inches in Hastings, 6-7 inches in Kalamazoo, 6.6 inches in Battle Creek, 6 inches in Plainwell, 5.2 inches in Grand Haven, 4-6 inches across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area (4.6 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids), and 4 inches in Muskegon and St. Johns.",,1997,2
34975,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626581,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
34989,199711,15,700,199711,15,2100,2071782,5623904,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,15-NOV-97 07:00:00,EST,15-NOV-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked across southern Lower Michigan on Saturday, November 15th, and produced a band of light snow. Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches across Branch, Jackson, and Hillsdale Counties during the 14 hour period. Two weather-related traffic accidents were reported in Union City in Branch County. One minor injury was associated with one of the accidents.",,1997,1
34990,199711,15,700,199711,15,2100,2071782,5623905,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,81,HILLSDALE,GRR,15-NOV-97 07:00:00,EST,15-NOV-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked across southern Lower Michigan on Saturday, November 15th, and produced a band of light snow. Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches across Branch, Jackson, and Hillsdale Counties during the 14 hour period. Two weather-related traffic accidents were reported in Union City in Branch County. One minor injury was associated with one of the accidents.",,1997,1
34991,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623896,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
35009,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626240,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
35096,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622384,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,31,MANISTEE,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
35120,199711,9,1700,199711,11,2300,2070740,5620086,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,09-NOV-97 17:00:00,EST,11-NOV-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first significant lake-effect snow of the 97-98 season brought heavy snow to the Keweenaw Peninsula and to North Central Upper Michigan. The snow began around 5 pm on Nov 9 and lasted into the evening of Nov 11.  Snow totals included Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) 18.5 inches, Marquette County Airport 18 inches,  Phoenix (25 NE of Houghton) 16 inches, Redridge (10 W of Houghton) 14 inches and Eben (15 SW of Munising) 11 inches.",,1997,1
35124,199709,19,1555,199709,19,1555,2069670,5616786,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:55:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:55:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CLIMAX,,,CLIMAX,,,,,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.","Climax Township Firefighters were called to 6680 S. 38th Street in Climax at 4:55 PM EDT for a house fire which started when lightning struck the home. Lightning struck a window frame near a bedroom and sparked a fire which did $ 20, 000 in damages.",1997,9
35141,199711,22,100,199711,24,800,2070741,5620093,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,3,HOUGHTON,MQT,22-NOV-97 01:00:00,EST,24-NOV-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A strong low pressure system moved east across Lake Superior on the 22nd bringing cold air over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior. This produced heavy lake-effect snow in areas favored by northwest winds that lasted into the morning of the 24th.  The heaviest snows occurred between Ironwood  and the Keweenaw Peninsula and between Munising and Grand Marais.  The highest snow total was Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) with 21.0 inches.Snow totals included:Alger County                                   Baraga County                    Gogebic CountyMelstrand        15.3 inches             Herman      12.0 inches       Ramsay      15.5 inchesShingleton      14.0  inches            Baraga       11.5 inches Munising         13.3 inchesGrand Marais   10.2 inchesHoughton County                        Keweenaw County                      Ontonagon CountyTrimountain    21.0 inches           Phoenix        18.0 inches           Bergland          15.0 inchesHoughton        18.6 inches                                                             Ontonagon      12.5 inchesHancock          18.4 inches,,1997,1
35191,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626241,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,66,EATON,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
35334,199709,19,1305,199709,19,1305,2069670,5616676,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,133,OSCEOLA,GRR,19-SEP-97 13:05:00,EST,19-SEP-97 13:05:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,EVART,,,EVART,43.9,-85.25,43.9,-85.25,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",,1997,9
35335,199711,22,100,199711,24,800,2070741,5620094,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,22-NOV-97 01:00:00,EST,24-NOV-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A strong low pressure system moved east across Lake Superior on the 22nd bringing cold air over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior. This produced heavy lake-effect snow in areas favored by northwest winds that lasted into the morning of the 24th.  The heaviest snows occurred between Ironwood  and the Keweenaw Peninsula and between Munising and Grand Marais.  The highest snow total was Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) with 21.0 inches.Snow totals included:Alger County                                   Baraga County                    Gogebic CountyMelstrand        15.3 inches             Herman      12.0 inches       Ramsay      15.5 inchesShingleton      14.0  inches            Baraga       11.5 inches Munising         13.3 inchesGrand Marais   10.2 inchesHoughton County                        Keweenaw County                      Ontonagon CountyTrimountain    21.0 inches           Phoenix        18.0 inches           Bergland          15.0 inchesHoughton        18.6 inches                                                             Ontonagon      12.5 inchesHancock          18.4 inches,,1997,1
35343,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616860,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,57,KENT,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
35346,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616942,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
35348,199709,19,1300,199709,19,1300,2069670,5616675,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,35,CLARE,GRR,19-SEP-97 13:00:00,EST,19-SEP-97 13:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CLARE,,,CLARE,43.82,-84.77,43.82,-84.77,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Clare County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines downed in and around the city of Clare at 2:00 PM EDT.,1997,9
35372,199709,19,1620,199709,19,1620,2069670,5616781,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:20:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:20:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,JACKSON,,,JACKSON,42.23,-84.4,42.23,-84.4,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.","Jackson County Central Dispatch reported trees, power lines, and traffic lights were downed in and around the city of Jackson. A large tree limb fell across a van parked at the corner of N. Wisner and Norfolk Streets in Jackson. A Consumers Energy spokesman reported 5,000 customers lost power across Jackson County because of the severe thunderstorms. Water was also knocked out briefly at the Jackson Water Department, which resulted in customers not having water or having reduced water pressure until backup systems kicked in.",1997,9
35386,199709,19,1320,199709,19,1320,2069670,5616677,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,35,CLARE,GRR,19-SEP-97 13:20:00,EST,19-SEP-97 13:20:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FARWELL,,,FARWELL,43.83,-84.87,43.83,-84.87,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Clare County Central Dispatch reported trees were downed in Farwell at 2:20 PM EDT.,1997,9
35421,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626575,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
35422,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626576,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
35423,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626577,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,68,LIVINGSTON,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
35504,199709,19,1715,199709,19,1715,2068754,5614171,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,19-SEP-97 17:15:00,EST,19-SEP-97 17:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WATERFORD,,,WATERFORD,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
35509,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616859,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
35539,199711,3,200,199711,3,1500,2071778,5624374,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,03-NOV-97 02:00:00,EST,03-NOV-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first lake effect snow event of the season brought very localized heavy wet snow to the immediate lake shore communities from Grand Haven and Ferrysburg south into far western Van Buren County. Accumulating snow only extended about 10-12 miles inland across western portions of Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties. Most locations from Grand Haven south to South Haven received 2-3 inches of snow, but a nearly stationary snow band which developed over southwest Allegan County resulted in snow accumulations of 8-10 inches in both Glenn and Ganges, along and west of Interstate 196, in Ganges Township. The weight of the heavy, wet snow caused tree limbs to snap, which resulted in downed power lines around 7:00 AM in Ferrysburg and Spring Lake Township. Power loss affected 557 customers of Consumers Energy in that area. Snow reports included 2 inches in Holland and 1.5 inches in South Haven.",,1997,1
35544,199711,15,1800,199711,16,1000,2071783,5623910,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,78,CASS,GRR,15-NOV-97 18:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense band of lake effect snow developed down the length of eastern Lake Michigan in a north wind flow and resulted in snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches across far western Van Buren County and most of Berrien County. As the wind flow turned slightly more northwest during the morning hours of Sunday, November 16th, lake effect snow bands moved further inland across western Ottawa, western Allegan, central Van Buren, and Cass Counties. Snow totals in these areas ranged from 2 to 5 inches by the time the lake effect diminished. The worst conditions were felt across southwest Berrien County, where storm accumulations reached 18 inches in the New Buffalo-Sawyer areas. The weight of the heavy, wet snow downed tree limbs and power lines which cut power to 3,000 American Electric Power customers in southwest Berrien County. Snow reports included 13 inches in Baroda, 12 inches in St. Joseph and Coloma, 11 inches in Buchanan, 10 inches in Stevensville, 6 inches in South Haven, 4.7 inches in Holland, and 4.5 inches in Fennville.",,1997,1
35582,199708,16,2115,199708,16,2115,2069346,5619310,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 21:15:00,EST,16-AUG-97 21:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,STURGIS,,,STURGIS,41.8,-85.42,41.8,-85.42,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",St. Joseph County Central Dispatch reported trees downed and minor street flooding in Sturgis.,1997,8
35587,199709,19,1218,199709,19,1218,2069670,5616570,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,19-SEP-97 12:18:00,EST,19-SEP-97 12:18:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,JENISON,,,JENISON,42.97,-85.68,42.97,-85.68,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",,1997,9
35588,199709,19,1222,199709,19,1222,2069670,5616571,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,19-SEP-97 12:22:00,EST,19-SEP-97 12:22:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRANDVILLE,,,GRANDVILLE,42.9,-85.77,42.9,-85.77,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",,1997,9
35599,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626582,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,63,ST. CLAIR,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
35601,199712,4,800,199712,5,1200,2071566,5626339,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,3,HOUGHTON,MQT,04-DEC-97 08:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The combination of a surface trough across Upper Michigan, an upper low over Wisconsin and cold northerly winds blowing over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior combined to produce heavy lake effect snows over the Lake Superior shoreline counites of west and central Upper Michigan. Heavy snow began across Gogebic and Ontonagon counties around 800 am EST on the 4th. The heavy snow spread east to include  parts of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga,  and  Marquette counties by the afternoon of the 4th. The snow was concentrated in lake effect snow bands producing widely varying accumulations across the region.  The heavy snow diminished to light snow around noon on the 5th.  Here is a listing of the heavier snow totals by county:Baraga                         Gogebic                        Houghton           Keweenaw          Herman   12.0              Ironwood       15.1          Alston  9.0         Phoenix    11.0        Watton   10.4               Ramsay         11.0                                   Watersmeet    9.7                               Marquette                                 OntonagonMarquette Airport    16.3           Bergland      21.0                Carlshend               10.0           Ontonagon    16.0",,1997,2
35603,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626732,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,76,WAYNE,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
35617,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616943,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
35667,199709,19,1635,199709,19,1635,2069670,5616847,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:35:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:35:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BROOKLYN,,,BROOKLYN,42.1,-84.25,42.1,-84.25,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",A barn under construction on Cement City Highway near Hayes Road was severely damaged.,1997,9
35687,199709,19,1550,199709,19,1550,2069670,5616775,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:50:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NORTH HALF OF COUNTY,,,NORTH HALF OF COUNTY,42.38,-85.0,42.38,-85.0,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Calhoun County officials relayed numerous reports of trees having been downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. One large tree limb fell onto a vehicle parked below.,1997,9
35826,199709,9,2300,199709,10,700,2069672,5616856,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,09-SEP-97 23:00:00,EST,10-SEP-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALLEN,,,ALLEN,,,,,,The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department reported several rural roads in Allen Township were washed out.,1997,9
35827,199709,9,2300,199709,10,700,2069672,5616857,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,09-SEP-97 23:00:00,EST,10-SEP-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HILLSDALE,,,HILLSDALE,,,,,,The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department reported parts of Michigan Highway 99 were flooded in and around the city of Hillsdale.,1997,9
35876,199709,17,120,199709,17,120,2069671,5616855,MICHIGAN,1997,Flash Flood,C,81,KENT,GRR,17-SEP-97 01:20:00,EST,17-SEP-97 01:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND RAPIDS,,,GRAND RAPIDS,,,,,,Urban flooding in the northeast quadrant of Grand Rapids left standing water at the intersection of Plainfield Road and 4-Mile Road. Three vehicles were stranded while trying to cross the flooded intersection.,1997,9
35901,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623897,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,81,HILLSDALE,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
35910,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623901,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,45,MECOSTA,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
35911,199711,13,2200,199711,14,1000,2071781,5623902,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,13-NOV-97 22:00:00,EST,14-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The first significant snow of the season caused slippery road conditions which contributed to 5 traffic accidents and 2 resultant injuries. Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 2.5 inches were reported across Branch County and the city of Coldwater.,1997,1
35930,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622379,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,21,ANTRIM,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
35931,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622380,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,19,CHARLEVOIX,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
35972,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622382,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,26,GRAND TRAVERSE,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
35973,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622383,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,27,KALKASKA,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
36024,199709,19,1645,199709,19,1645,2068754,5614172,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,19-SEP-97 16:45:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,CHELSEA,,,CHELSEA,42.32,-84.02,42.32,-84.02,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
36067,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626008,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,57,KENT,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36068,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626009,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,58,IONIA,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36069,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626010,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,59,CLINTON,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36105,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616946,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,81,HILLSDALE,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
36107,199709,19,1230,199709,19,1230,2068754,5614170,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,111,MIDLAND,DTX,19-SEP-97 12:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 12:30:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COLEMAN,,,COLEMAN,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
36114,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622381,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,16,EMMET,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
36265,199711,15,1800,199711,16,1000,2071783,5623908,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,15-NOV-97 18:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense band of lake effect snow developed down the length of eastern Lake Michigan in a north wind flow and resulted in snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches across far western Van Buren County and most of Berrien County. As the wind flow turned slightly more northwest during the morning hours of Sunday, November 16th, lake effect snow bands moved further inland across western Ottawa, western Allegan, central Van Buren, and Cass Counties. Snow totals in these areas ranged from 2 to 5 inches by the time the lake effect diminished. The worst conditions were felt across southwest Berrien County, where storm accumulations reached 18 inches in the New Buffalo-Sawyer areas. The weight of the heavy, wet snow downed tree limbs and power lines which cut power to 3,000 American Electric Power customers in southwest Berrien County. Snow reports included 13 inches in Baroda, 12 inches in St. Joseph and Coloma, 11 inches in Buchanan, 10 inches in Stevensville, 6 inches in South Haven, 4.7 inches in Holland, and 4.5 inches in Fennville.",,1997,1
36266,199711,15,1800,199711,16,1000,2071783,5623909,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,15-NOV-97 18:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense band of lake effect snow developed down the length of eastern Lake Michigan in a north wind flow and resulted in snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches across far western Van Buren County and most of Berrien County. As the wind flow turned slightly more northwest during the morning hours of Sunday, November 16th, lake effect snow bands moved further inland across western Ottawa, western Allegan, central Van Buren, and Cass Counties. Snow totals in these areas ranged from 2 to 5 inches by the time the lake effect diminished. The worst conditions were felt across southwest Berrien County, where storm accumulations reached 18 inches in the New Buffalo-Sawyer areas. The weight of the heavy, wet snow downed tree limbs and power lines which cut power to 3,000 American Electric Power customers in southwest Berrien County. Snow reports included 13 inches in Baroda, 12 inches in St. Joseph and Coloma, 11 inches in Buchanan, 10 inches in Stevensville, 6 inches in South Haven, 4.7 inches in Holland, and 4.5 inches in Fennville.",,1997,1
36272,199708,16,1410,199708,16,1410,2069346,5619197,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,16-AUG-97 14:10:00,EST,16-AUG-97 14:10:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,KINDERHOOK,,,KINDERHOOK,41.8,-85.0,41.8,-85.0,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",A National Weather Service spotter reported several 4 to 5 inch diameter limbs downed 5 miles north of Kinderhook.,1997,8
36353,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626011,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36354,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626012,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36355,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626013,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,66,EATON,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36356,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626014,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36357,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626015,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36391,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626237,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,57,KENT,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
36449,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626016,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36450,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626017,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,1.2M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
36457,199709,16,2330,199709,16,2330,2069671,5616851,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,16-SEP-97 23:30:00,EST,16-SEP-97 23:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SPRING LAKE,,,SPRING LAKE,43.07,-86.18,43.07,-86.18,,"Trees and power lines were downed in Spring Lake. Consumers Energy reported 300 customers in the Tri-Cities, Fruitport, and Coopersville areas lost power because of downed trees and wires.",1997,9
36458,199709,16,2345,199709,16,2345,2069671,5616852,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,16-SEP-97 23:45:00,EST,16-SEP-97 23:45:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NUNICA,,,NUNICA,43.08,-86.07,43.08,-86.07,,Trees and power lines were downed in Nunica.,1997,9
36459,199709,17,0,199709,17,0,2069671,5616853,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,17-SEP-97 00:00:00,EST,17-SEP-97 00:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COOPERSVILLE,,,COOPERSVILLE,43.07,-85.95,43.07,-85.95,,Trees and power lines were downed in Coopersville.,1997,9
36460,199709,17,2330,199709,17,2330,2069671,5616854,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,121,MUSKEGON,GRR,17-SEP-97 23:30:00,EST,17-SEP-97 23:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FRUITPORT,,,FRUITPORT,43.12,-86.15,43.12,-86.15,,Trees and power lines were downed in Fruitport.,1997,9
36478,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5624379,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,38,LAKE,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
36691,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623898,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,39,OSCEOLA,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
36701,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5624381,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
36796,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616862,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
36825,199708,16,1445,199708,16,1445,2069346,5619200,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,16-AUG-97 14:45:00,EST,16-AUG-97 14:45:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LITCHFIELD,,,LITCHFIELD,42.05,-84.75,42.05,-84.75,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Hillsdale County Central Dispatch reported trees downed in Litchfield.,1997,8
36863,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623900,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,44,NEWAYGO,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
36865,199711,15,1800,199711,16,1000,2071783,5623907,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,15-NOV-97 18:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense band of lake effect snow developed down the length of eastern Lake Michigan in a north wind flow and resulted in snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches across far western Van Buren County and most of Berrien County. As the wind flow turned slightly more northwest during the morning hours of Sunday, November 16th, lake effect snow bands moved further inland across western Ottawa, western Allegan, central Van Buren, and Cass Counties. Snow totals in these areas ranged from 2 to 5 inches by the time the lake effect diminished. The worst conditions were felt across southwest Berrien County, where storm accumulations reached 18 inches in the New Buffalo-Sawyer areas. The weight of the heavy, wet snow downed tree limbs and power lines which cut power to 3,000 American Electric Power customers in southwest Berrien County. Snow reports included 13 inches in Baroda, 12 inches in St. Joseph and Coloma, 11 inches in Buchanan, 10 inches in Stevensville, 6 inches in South Haven, 4.7 inches in Holland, and 4.5 inches in Fennville.",,1997,1
36904,199709,19,1625,199709,19,1625,2069670,5616782,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:25:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:25:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LEONI,,,LEONI,42.25,-84.27,42.25,-84.27,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Jackson County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines were downed in Leoni Township.,1997,9
36905,199709,19,1530,199709,19,1530,2069670,5616684,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,42.65,-85.28,42.65,-85.28,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Barry Central Dispatch and a trained weather spotter in Hastings reported trees were downed in and around Hastings at approximately 4:30 PM EDT.,1997,9
36906,199709,19,1530,199709,19,1530,2069670,5616685,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:30:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DELTON,,,DELTON,42.5,-85.4,42.5,-85.4,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Barry Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines downed in Delton.,1997,9
36973,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623892,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,74,JACKSON,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
36974,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623893,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,77,BERRIEN,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
37077,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626005,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,51,MONTCALM,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
37079,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626006,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,52,GRATIOT,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
37080,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626007,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
37098,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616861,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
37211,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616806,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,53,SAGINAW,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
37240,199709,19,1710,199709,19,1710,2068754,5614177,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,91,LENAWEE,DTX,19-SEP-97 17:10:00,EST,19-SEP-97 17:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,CLINTON,,,CLINTON,42.07,-83.97,42.07,-83.97,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
37435,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623895,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,79,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
37458,199709,19,1530,199709,19,1530,2069670,5616785,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,15,BARRY,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:30:00,1,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HASTINGS,,,HASTINGS,,,,,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",A young boy was treated and released from Pennock Community Hospital in Hastings after lightning struck next to him. He received minor injuries.,1997,9
37480,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626579,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,83,MONROE,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
37481,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626580,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,69,OAKLAND,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
37488,199708,16,1835,199708,16,1835,2069346,5619302,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,16-AUG-97 18:35:00,EST,16-AUG-97 18:35:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SCHOOLCRAFT,,,SCHOOLCRAFT,42.12,-85.63,42.12,-85.63,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Kalamazoo County Central Dispatch reported trees downed in Schoolcraft.,1997,8
37557,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5624378,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,37,MASON,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
37581,199709,19,1520,199709,19,1520,2069670,5616784,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:20:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARTIN,,,MARTIN,42.53,-85.63,42.53,-85.63,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Michigan State Police closed U.S. Highway 131 briefly near Martin in Martin Township to allow Consumers Energy crews restore electrical lines downed by fallen trees.,1997,9
37610,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5624380,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
37615,199709,19,1738,199709,19,1738,2068754,5614178,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,115,MONROE,DTX,19-SEP-97 17:38:00,EST,19-SEP-97 17:38:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,DUNDEE,,,DUNDEE,41.95,-83.65,41.95,-83.65,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
37660,199709,19,1700,199709,19,1700,2068754,5614179,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,19-SEP-97 17:00:00,EST,19-SEP-97 17:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WESTLAND,,,WESTLAND,,,,,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
37679,199709,19,1630,199709,19,1630,2069670,5616783,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRASS LAKE,,,GRASS LAKE,42.25,-84.22,42.25,-84.22,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Jackson County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines were downed across Grass Lake Township.,1997,9
37683,199709,19,1500,199709,19,1500,2069670,5616848,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:00:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,200K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SOUTH HAVEN,,,SOUTH HAVEN,,,,,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.","South Haven Community Hospital received a direct lightning strike on the northwest corner of the building. The radio tower for the HERN radio, which is the communications link with area ambulances, sustained the strike, which then grounded through the building directly through the telephone communications center on the basement level. The entire telephone system was disabled beyond repair.",1997,9
37704,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616939,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
37722,199708,16,1910,199708,16,1910,2069346,5619303,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 19:10:00,EST,16-AUG-97 19:10:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE RIVERS,,,THREE RIVERS,41.93,-85.63,41.93,-85.63,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.","The Three Rivers Police Department and weather spotters reported several large tree limbs downed in the city. American Electric Power reported 12 transformer losses and a broken utility pole, which resulted in approximately 1,500 power outages.",1997,8
37755,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616863,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,58,IONIA,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
37852,199709,19,1653,199709,19,1653,2068754,5614173,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,93,LIVINGSTON,DTX,19-SEP-97 16:53:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:53:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOWELL,,,HOWELL,42.6,-83.93,42.6,-83.93,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
37853,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616808,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,54,TUSCOLA,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
37854,199710,27,700,199710,27,700,2069810,5616809,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,27-OCT-97 07:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 07:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ANN ARBOR,,,ANN ARBOR,,,,,,"Lightning struck at transformer pole in Ann Arbor, knocking out power to about 500 Detroit Edison customers.",1997,0
38029,199709,19,1510,199709,19,1510,2069670,5616679,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:10:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:10:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND,,,HOLLAND,42.78,-86.12,42.78,-86.12,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.","Ottawa County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines downed in the city of Holland around 14th Street. Consumers Energy reported 3,200 customers lost power across southern Ottawa County during the storm. In northern Ottawa County, a lightning strike at a communications tower in Grand Haven stopped emergency radio communications across the entire county. Ottawa County Central Dispatch was forced to use backup towers at emergency operations centers in Allendale and Holland.",1997,9
38092,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626578,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,70,MACOMB,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
38130,199709,19,1508,199709,19,1508,2069670,5616678,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:08:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:08:00,0,0,0,0,,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOLLAND TULIP ARPT,,,HOLLAND TULIP ARPT,42.75,-86.1,42.75,-86.1,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",,1997,9
38243,199709,19,1740,199709,19,1740,2068754,5614174,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,163,WAYNE,DTX,19-SEP-97 17:40:00,EST,19-SEP-97 17:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,DETROIT,,,DETROIT,42.33,-83.07,42.33,-83.07,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
38246,199709,19,1715,199709,19,1715,2068754,5614175,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,125,OAKLAND,DTX,19-SEP-97 17:15:00,EST,19-SEP-97 17:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FARMINGTON,,,FARMINGTON,42.47,-83.37,42.47,-83.37,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
38249,199709,16,2315,199709,16,2315,2069671,5616849,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,105,MASON,GRR,16-SEP-97 23:15:00,EST,16-SEP-97 23:15:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,50.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,LUDINGTON,,,LUDINGTON,43.95,-86.45,43.95,-86.45,,"A peak wind gust of 57 mph registered at the Mason County Airport just east of Ludington when a line of severe thunderstorms moved onshore around 12:15 AM EDT, Wednesday, September 17, 1997. The Mason County Road Commission reported trees and power lines were downed across the county, cutting power to 500 customers of Consumers Energy and Western Michigan Electric Cooperative. One tree, nine feet in circumference,  toppled onto the roof of the Ludington Outboard Club building along the Pere Marquette Lake.",1997,9
38250,199709,16,2345,199709,16,2345,2069671,5616850,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,105,MASON,GRR,16-SEP-97 23:45:00,EST,16-SEP-97 23:45:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FOUNTAIN,,,FOUNTAIN,44.05,-86.18,44.05,-86.18,,Trees and power lines were downed in Fountain.,1997,9
38255,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616858,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
38320,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616940,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
38355,199710,27,704,199710,27,704,2069810,5616810,MICHIGAN,1997,Lightning,C,161,WASHTENAW,DTX,27-OCT-97 07:04:00,EST,27-OCT-97 07:04:00,0,0,0,0,2K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,YPSILANTI,,,YPSILANTI,,,,,,"Lightning struck a house, blowing a hole in a wall and doing about 2000 dollars worth of damage.",1997,0
38365,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616941,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
38374,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616800,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,48,BAY,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
38406,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616807,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,60,SHIAWASSEE,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
38455,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626583,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,75,WASHTENAW,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
38534,199711,15,1100,199711,16,240,2070457,5621665,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,63,ST. CLAIR,DTX,15-NOV-97 11:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 02:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from Iowa early on the 15th, across the Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana borders, to Lake Ontario early on the morning of the 16th.  Light snow fell across southern lower Michigan with snow fall accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.  However, cold north and northeast winds off of the relatively warmer waters of Lake Huron enhanced the snowfall amounts in eastern Sanilac and northeast St. Clair counties where accumulations were generally 4 to 8 inches.  Port Sanilac received 8 inches of snowfall, but Sheriff Departments reported localized areas of eastern Sanilac county received up to 12 inches.",,1997,1
38570,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616802,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,49,HURON,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
38571,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616803,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,62,LAPEER,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
38642,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616937,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,66,EATON,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
38657,199709,19,1515,199709,19,1515,2069670,5616680,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:15:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:15:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALLEGAN,,,ALLEGAN,42.53,-85.85,42.53,-85.85,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Local media reported trees and power lines downed in the city of Allegan.,1997,9
38771,199708,16,645,199708,16,645,2069346,5619193,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,16-AUG-97 06:45:00,EST,16-AUG-97 06:45:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HANOVER,,,HANOVER,42.1,-84.55,42.1,-84.55,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Trees reported downed in Hanover.,1997,8
38784,199708,16,2045,199708,16,2045,2069346,5619307,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,16-AUG-97 20:45:00,EST,16-AUG-97 20:45:00,0,0,0,0,20K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,JONES,,,JONES,41.9,-85.8,41.9,-85.8,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.","The Cass County Road Commission reported numerous trees downed in the Birch Lake area of Porter Township, resulting in about 3,000 power outages there. Trees were reported downed south of Michigan Highway 60 along Michigan Highway 40 in Porter Township.",1997,8
39028,199709,19,1620,199709,19,1620,2069670,5616780,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:20:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:20:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,STOCKBRIDGE,,,STOCKBRIDGE,42.45,-84.18,42.45,-84.18,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Ingham County Central Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were downed across Stockbridge Township. Local law enforcement in Stockbridge estimated wind gusts reached 75 mph during the severe thunderstorm. Some area roads were blocked for a brief time by downed limbs. Consumers Power reported 600 customers lost power in the area because of the storm damage.,1997,9
39042,199712,10,700,199712,10,2000,2071132,5626574,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,82,LENAWEE,DTX,10-DEC-97 07:00:00,EST,10-DEC-97 20:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure over Missouri on the evening of the 9th, moved east-northeast into eastern Ohio by the evening of the 10th.  A broad area of 3 to 8 inches of snow was left across Southeast Lower Michigan.  The heaviest snow fell from Livingston county to St. Clair county, south to the Ohio border.  Some of the heaviest snow accumulations included 7.0 inches at Dover in Lenawee county, 8.0 inches at Dexter in Washtenaw county, 7.5 inches at Brighton in Livingston county, 7.1 inches at Ortonville in Oakland county, and 9.0 inches at Port Huron in St. Clair county.  Numerous accidents were reported as a result of the snow.",,1997,2
39043,199709,19,1615,199709,19,1615,2069670,5616779,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:15:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:15:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LESLIE,,,LESLIE,42.45,-84.43,42.45,-84.43,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Ingham County Central Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were downed in Leslie Township.,1997,9
39057,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616805,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,47,MIDLAND,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
39164,199709,19,1215,199709,19,1215,2069670,5616569,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,19-SEP-97 12:15:00,EST,19-SEP-97 12:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.25,,,,,,,,,,,7.0,NW,HUDSONVILLE,7.0,NW,HUDSONVILLE,42.93,-85.98,42.93,-85.98,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",,1997,9
39171,199708,16,2110,199708,16,2110,2069346,5619308,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 21:10:00,EST,16-AUG-97 21:10:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WHITE PIGEON,,,WHITE PIGEON,41.8,-85.63,41.8,-85.63,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",St. Joseph County Central Dispatch reported trees downed and minor street flooding in the White Pigeon area.,1997,8
39174,199708,16,1345,199708,16,1345,2069346,5619196,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,25,CALHOUN,GRR,16-AUG-97 13:45:00,EST,16-AUG-97 13:45:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,42.25,-85.0,42.25,-85.0,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Scattered reports of trees downed across southern Calhoun County.,1997,8
39196,199711,11,1600,199711,12,900,1049386,5622385,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,22,OTSEGO,APX,11-NOV-97 16:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 09:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lake effect snows developed during the evening of the 11th. The snows became heavy at times overnight producing localized accumulations of 6 to 9 inches by the morning of the 12th.,,1997,1
39236,199709,19,1830,199709,19,1830,2069670,5616787,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,19-SEP-97 18:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 18:30:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COLDWATER,,,COLDWATER,41.95,-85.0,41.95,-85.0,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",A large tree was downed onto a home on Polk Street in Coldwater.,1997,9
39253,199709,19,1610,199709,19,1610,2069670,5616778,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:10:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:10:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PARMA,,,PARMA,42.25,-84.6,42.25,-84.6,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Jackson County Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines were downed in Parma Township.,1997,9
39386,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616804,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,68,LIVINGSTON,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
39456,199708,16,1315,199708,16,1315,2069346,5619306,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,16-AUG-97 13:15:00,EST,16-AUG-97 13:15:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,JONES,,,JONES,41.9,-85.8,41.9,-85.8,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Cass Central Dispatch reported trees downed near Jones.,1997,8
39682,199709,19,1653,199709,19,1653,2068754,5614176,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,93,LIVINGSTON,DTX,19-SEP-97 16:53:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:53:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,4.0,W,PINCKNEY,4.0,W,PINCKNEY,42.45,-84.02,42.45,-84.02,"A strong cold front tracked across southeast Michigan during the afternoon of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms downed trees and powerlines at Chelsea, Howell, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Clinton and Dundee.  Lighthing struck a farm near Coleman, in Midland county, killing 4 horses.  Lightning also damaged 2 houses in Waterford (Oakland county), and damaged an apartment building in Westland (Wayne county).  About 20,000 people were left without power.",,1997,9
39688,199708,16,1520,199708,16,1520,2069346,5619299,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 15:20:00,EST,16-AUG-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE RIVERS,,,THREE RIVERS,41.93,-85.63,41.93,-85.63,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Scattered reports of trees downed across Three Rivers area.,1997,8
39735,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626238,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,58,IONIA,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
39770,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616945,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
39802,199711,9,1700,199711,11,2300,2070740,5620089,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,09-NOV-97 17:00:00,EST,11-NOV-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first significant lake-effect snow of the 97-98 season brought heavy snow to the Keweenaw Peninsula and to North Central Upper Michigan. The snow began around 5 pm on Nov 9 and lasted into the evening of Nov 11.  Snow totals included Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) 18.5 inches, Marquette County Airport 18 inches,  Phoenix (25 NE of Houghton) 16 inches, Redridge (10 W of Houghton) 14 inches and Eben (15 SW of Munising) 11 inches.",,1997,1
39803,199711,22,100,199711,24,800,2070741,5620090,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,6,ALGER,MQT,22-NOV-97 01:00:00,EST,24-NOV-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A strong low pressure system moved east across Lake Superior on the 22nd bringing cold air over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior. This produced heavy lake-effect snow in areas favored by northwest winds that lasted into the morning of the 24th.  The heaviest snows occurred between Ironwood  and the Keweenaw Peninsula and between Munising and Grand Marais.  The highest snow total was Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) with 21.0 inches.Snow totals included:Alger County                                   Baraga County                    Gogebic CountyMelstrand        15.3 inches             Herman      12.0 inches       Ramsay      15.5 inchesShingleton      14.0  inches            Baraga       11.5 inches Munising         13.3 inchesGrand Marais   10.2 inchesHoughton County                        Keweenaw County                      Ontonagon CountyTrimountain    21.0 inches           Phoenix        18.0 inches           Bergland          15.0 inchesHoughton        18.6 inches                                                             Ontonagon      12.5 inchesHancock          18.4 inches,,1997,1
39809,199709,19,1230,199709,19,1230,2069670,5616674,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,139,OTTAWA,GRR,19-SEP-97 12:30:00,EST,19-SEP-97 12:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND HAVEN,,,GRAND HAVEN,43.07,-86.23,43.07,-86.23,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",,1997,9
39843,199712,4,800,199712,5,1200,2071566,5626338,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,04-DEC-97 08:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The combination of a surface trough across Upper Michigan, an upper low over Wisconsin and cold northerly winds blowing over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior combined to produce heavy lake effect snows over the Lake Superior shoreline counites of west and central Upper Michigan. Heavy snow began across Gogebic and Ontonagon counties around 800 am EST on the 4th. The heavy snow spread east to include  parts of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga,  and  Marquette counties by the afternoon of the 4th. The snow was concentrated in lake effect snow bands producing widely varying accumulations across the region.  The heavy snow diminished to light snow around noon on the 5th.  Here is a listing of the heavier snow totals by county:Baraga                         Gogebic                        Houghton           Keweenaw          Herman   12.0              Ironwood       15.1          Alston  9.0         Phoenix    11.0        Watton   10.4               Ramsay         11.0                                   Watersmeet    9.7                               Marquette                                 OntonagonMarquette Airport    16.3           Bergland      21.0                Carlshend               10.0           Ontonagon    16.0",,1997,2
39973,199710,5,1055,199710,5,1100,2068365,5615969,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,43,DICKINSON,MQT,05-OCT-97 10:55:00,EST,05-OCT-97 11:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,FELCH,,,FELCH,46.0,-87.85,46.0,-87.85,,8 to 12 inch diameter trees downed,1997,0
39974,199710,5,1115,199710,5,1115,2068365,5615970,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,103,MARQUETTE,MQT,05-OCT-97 11:15:00,EST,05-OCT-97 11:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,60.0,,,,,,,,,,,1.0,N,ARNOLD,1.0,N,ARNOLD,46.07,-87.48,46.07,-87.48,,20 trees averaging 16 inches in diameter uprooted.,1997,0
39975,199710,5,1205,199710,5,1230,2068365,5615971,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,153,SCHOOLCRAFT,MQT,05-OCT-97 12:05:00,EST,05-OCT-97 12:30:00,0,0,0,0,100K,,,1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,COOKS,,,GULLIVER,45.93,-86.42,45.98,-86.02,,Hail damaged several homes and vehicle in the city of Manistique.,1997,0
39976,199710,5,1200,199710,5,1230,2068365,5615972,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,153,SCHOOLCRAFT,MQT,05-OCT-97 12:00:00,EST,05-OCT-97 12:30:00,0,0,0,0,600K,613K,,100.0,,,,,,,,,,,3.0,W,COOKS,,,GULLIVER,45.93,-86.48,45.98,-86.02,,"A bow echo moved rapidly east through Delta and Schoolcraft Counties producing a series of damaging microbursts. The damaging winds started around Rock and proceeded east in a 12 mile wide swath that included Rapid River,  Maplewood, and  Garden Corners in Delta County; and Cooks, Thompson, Indian Lake, Manistique and Gulliver in Schoolcraft County.  Several thousands of trees were downed by the winds, which were estimated to be in excess of 100 miles an hour.  600 buildings sustained wind and hail  damage along with numerous vehicles.The most severe property damage locations included Maplewood, Thompson, 7 miles northeast of Manistique and 4 miles west of Gulliver.  In Maplewood, a mobile home had its roof blown off and foundation shifted. Two sections of the Hiawatha National Forest suffered extensive tree damage. Those areas were along Delta County Road 509 between Rapid River and Haymeadow Falls (8 N of Rapid River) and east of Indian Lake north of Manistique in Schoolcraft County where 18 areas of  damage were located. The U. S. Forest Service estimated 9000 acres of forest very seriously damaged in Delta County  with 30 million board feet of timber down and a net loss of $2.25 million.   The Michigan Department of Natural Resources suffered 500 acres of tree loss in Schoolcraft County between Cooks and Thompson with a net loss of $500 thousand. Corporate owned forest land also suffered over 200 acres of tree loss valued at $113 thousand between Cooks and Wiggins Point on the Garden Peninsula and near Gulliver.  In Thompson,  several trees, mostly 8-16 inch diameter pines, were snapped off between 6 and 12 feet above the ground. Three vehicles and several hundred structures sustained wind and/or hail damage.  Northeast of Manistique, a roof was blown off a large metal garage and metal barn and a 30 inch diameter pine tree fell puncturing a roof on a house. Four miles west of Gulliver, a garage was destroyed by high winds.  Other damage included a pole garage one mile east of Rock.",1997,0
40014,199709,19,1535,199709,19,1535,2069670,5616686,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:35:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:35:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,RICHLAND,,,RICHLAND,42.37,-85.45,42.37,-85.45,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department reported trees and power lines downed in and around Richland in Ross Township.,1997,9
40015,199709,19,1535,199709,19,1535,2069670,5616687,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,77,KALAMAZOO,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:35:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:35:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AUGUSTA,,,AUGUSTA,42.33,-85.35,42.33,-85.35,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department reported trees and power lines downed in and around Augusta in Ross Township.,1997,9
40067,199710,5,1230,199710,5,1235,2068365,5615973,MICHIGAN,1997,Tornado,C,41,DELTA,MQT,05-OCT-97 12:30:00,EST,05-OCT-97 12:35:00,0,0,0,0,3K,,,,,,,F1,0.1,50.0,,,,,1.0,W,GARDEN CORNERS,1.0,NW,GARDEN CORNERS,45.88,-86.52,45.9,-86.52,,Brief tornado touchdown left pine trees 15-20 inches in diameter uprooted. A camp suffered structural damage to small building.,1997,0
40068,199710,5,1127,199710,5,1200,2068365,5615974,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,41,DELTA,MQT,05-OCT-97 11:27:00,EST,05-OCT-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,300K,2.25M,,100.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,ROCK,3.0,E,GARDEN CORNERS,46.07,-87.17,45.88,-86.43,,,1997,0
40083,199709,19,1225,199709,19,1225,2069670,5616673,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,81,KENT,GRR,19-SEP-97 12:25:00,EST,19-SEP-97 12:25:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,WYOMING,,,WYOMING,42.93,-85.73,42.93,-85.73,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.","The National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids received several reports of hail to 1 1/2"" in diameter in and around the city of Wyoming. Reports came from the intersections of 36th Street and Burlingame Avenue SW, 44th Street and Clyde Park Avenue SW, and along the Grandville/Wyoming city limits border.",1997,9
40154,199712,4,800,199712,5,1200,2071566,5626340,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,5,MARQUETTE,MQT,04-DEC-97 08:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The combination of a surface trough across Upper Michigan, an upper low over Wisconsin and cold northerly winds blowing over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior combined to produce heavy lake effect snows over the Lake Superior shoreline counites of west and central Upper Michigan. Heavy snow began across Gogebic and Ontonagon counties around 800 am EST on the 4th. The heavy snow spread east to include  parts of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga,  and  Marquette counties by the afternoon of the 4th. The snow was concentrated in lake effect snow bands producing widely varying accumulations across the region.  The heavy snow diminished to light snow around noon on the 5th.  Here is a listing of the heavier snow totals by county:Baraga                         Gogebic                        Houghton           Keweenaw          Herman   12.0              Ironwood       15.1          Alston  9.0         Phoenix    11.0        Watton   10.4               Ramsay         11.0                                   Watersmeet    9.7                               Marquette                                 OntonagonMarquette Airport    16.3           Bergland      21.0                Carlshend               10.0           Ontonagon    16.0",,1997,2
40184,199709,19,1525,199709,19,1525,2069670,5616683,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,15,BARRY,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:25:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:25:00,0,0,0,0,10K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ORANGEVILLE,,,ORANGEVILLE,42.55,-85.52,42.55,-85.52,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Barry Central Dispatch reported trees and power lines were downed in Orangeville Township.,1997,9
40258,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616944,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,78,CASS,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
40260,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626242,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
40517,199709,19,1625,199709,19,1625,2069670,5616846,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:25:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:25:00,0,0,0,0,15K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MUNITH,,,MUNITH,42.38,-84.25,42.38,-84.25,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",The Jackson County Sheriff's Department reported trees and power lines were downed in Munith. One tree fell on the roof of a home and another across a vehicle in the area.,1997,9
40619,199709,19,1550,199709,19,1550,2069670,5616688,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:50:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:50:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BELLEVUE,,,BELLEVUE,42.45,-85.02,42.45,-85.02,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Eaton County Central Dispatch reported trees were downed in Bellevue Township.,1997,9
40624,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626239,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
40657,199710,5,1330,199710,5,1330,2070099,5621701,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,47,EMMET,APX,05-OCT-97 13:30:00,EST,05-OCT-97 13:30:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,N,CARP LAKE,2.0,N,CARP LAKE,45.67,-84.73,45.67,-84.73,The Coast Guard received reports of several waterspouts in Northern Lake Michigan as these thunderstorms moved through the region. In addition...a report of a wind gust of around 90 knots was received from a ship on Northern Lake Michigan.,Numerous trees of various sizes were downed.,1997,0
40658,199710,5,1338,199710,5,1338,2070099,5621702,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,31,CHEBOYGAN,APX,05-OCT-97 13:38:00,EST,05-OCT-97 13:38:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,S,CHEBOYGAN,2.0,S,CHEBOYGAN,45.62,-84.48,45.62,-84.48,The Coast Guard received reports of several waterspouts in Northern Lake Michigan as these thunderstorms moved through the region. In addition...a report of a wind gust of around 90 knots was received from a ship on Northern Lake Michigan.,Numerous trees of various sizes were downed.,1997,0
40680,199708,16,1555,199708,16,1555,2069346,5619300,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,27,CASS,GRR,16-AUG-97 15:55:00,EST,16-AUG-97 15:55:00,0,0,0,0,,,,1.5,,,,,,,,,,,,,EDWARDSBURG,,,EDWARDSBURG,41.8,-86.08,41.8,-86.08,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",A  trained National Weather Service spotter reported golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg.,1997,8
40681,199708,16,2110,199708,16,2110,2069346,5619309,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 21:10:00,EST,16-AUG-97 21:10:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,CENTREVILLE,,,CENTREVILLE,41.92,-85.53,41.92,-85.53,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",St. Joseph County Central Dispatch reported a few trees downed in Centreville.,1997,8
40884,199708,16,1445,199708,16,1445,2069346,5619199,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,75,JACKSON,GRR,16-AUG-97 14:45:00,EST,16-AUG-97 14:45:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,JACKSON,,,JACKSON,42.23,-84.4,42.23,-84.4,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Jackson County Central Dispatch relayed report of 60 mph wind gust in the city of Jackson.,1997,8
40885,199708,16,1415,199708,16,1415,2069346,5619198,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 14:15:00,EST,16-AUG-97 14:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COUNTY-WIDE,,,COUNTY-WIDE,41.92,-85.53,41.92,-85.53,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Scattered reports of trees downed across St. Joseph County.,1997,8
40896,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616864,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,59,CLINTON,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
40910,199708,16,625,199708,16,625,2069346,5619192,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,16-AUG-97 06:25:00,EST,16-AUG-97 06:25:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MOSCOW,,,MOSCOW,42.05,-84.5,42.05,-84.5,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed across Moscow Township.,1997,8
40911,199708,16,1910,199708,16,1910,2069346,5619304,MICHIGAN,1997,Waterspout,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,16-AUG-97 19:10:00,EST,16-AUG-97 19:10:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MICHIANA,,,MICHIANA,,,,,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.","Local law enforcement officials sighted a waterspout approximately 5 miles west of Michiana, just offshore, over Lake Michigan. The waterspout dissipated before moving ashore.",1997,8
40940,199711,3,200,199711,3,1500,2071778,5624375,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,64,ALLEGAN,GRR,03-NOV-97 02:00:00,EST,03-NOV-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first lake effect snow event of the season brought very localized heavy wet snow to the immediate lake shore communities from Grand Haven and Ferrysburg south into far western Van Buren County. Accumulating snow only extended about 10-12 miles inland across western portions of Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties. Most locations from Grand Haven south to South Haven received 2-3 inches of snow, but a nearly stationary snow band which developed over southwest Allegan County resulted in snow accumulations of 8-10 inches in both Glenn and Ganges, along and west of Interstate 196, in Ganges Township. The weight of the heavy, wet snow caused tree limbs to snap, which resulted in downed power lines around 7:00 AM in Ferrysburg and Spring Lake Township. Power loss affected 557 customers of Consumers Energy in that area. Snow reports included 2 inches in Holland and 1.5 inches in South Haven.",,1997,1
40941,199711,3,200,199711,3,1500,2071778,5624376,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,03-NOV-97 02:00:00,EST,03-NOV-97 15:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first lake effect snow event of the season brought very localized heavy wet snow to the immediate lake shore communities from Grand Haven and Ferrysburg south into far western Van Buren County. Accumulating snow only extended about 10-12 miles inland across western portions of Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties. Most locations from Grand Haven south to South Haven received 2-3 inches of snow, but a nearly stationary snow band which developed over southwest Allegan County resulted in snow accumulations of 8-10 inches in both Glenn and Ganges, along and west of Interstate 196, in Ganges Township. The weight of the heavy, wet snow caused tree limbs to snap, which resulted in downed power lines around 7:00 AM in Ferrysburg and Spring Lake Township. Power loss affected 557 customers of Consumers Energy in that area. Snow reports included 2 inches in Holland and 1.5 inches in South Haven.",,1997,1
41002,199708,16,1810,199708,16,1810,2069346,5619301,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,159,VAN BUREN,GRR,16-AUG-97 18:10:00,EST,16-AUG-97 18:10:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PAW PAW,,,PAW PAW,42.22,-85.88,42.22,-85.88,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Scattered reports of power lines downed in and around Paw Paw.,1997,8
41052,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616865,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,65,BARRY,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
41187,199711,22,100,199711,24,800,2070741,5620092,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,9,GOGEBIC,MQT,22-NOV-97 01:00:00,EST,24-NOV-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A strong low pressure system moved east across Lake Superior on the 22nd bringing cold air over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior. This produced heavy lake-effect snow in areas favored by northwest winds that lasted into the morning of the 24th.  The heaviest snows occurred between Ironwood  and the Keweenaw Peninsula and between Munising and Grand Marais.  The highest snow total was Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) with 21.0 inches.Snow totals included:Alger County                                   Baraga County                    Gogebic CountyMelstrand        15.3 inches             Herman      12.0 inches       Ramsay      15.5 inchesShingleton      14.0  inches            Baraga       11.5 inches Munising         13.3 inchesGrand Marais   10.2 inchesHoughton County                        Keweenaw County                      Ontonagon CountyTrimountain    21.0 inches           Phoenix        18.0 inches           Bergland          15.0 inchesHoughton        18.6 inches                                                             Ontonagon      12.5 inchesHancock          18.4 inches,,1997,1
41220,199709,19,1520,199709,19,1520,2069670,5616682,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:20:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WAYLAND,,,WAYLAND,42.68,-85.63,42.68,-85.63,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Local media reported large tree limbs were downed in Wayland Township.,1997,9
41227,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623899,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,43,OCEANA,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
41255,199711,15,700,199711,15,2100,2071782,5623903,MICHIGAN,1997,Winter Weather,Z,80,BRANCH,GRR,15-NOV-97 07:00:00,EST,15-NOV-97 21:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked across southern Lower Michigan on Saturday, November 15th, and produced a band of light snow. Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches across Branch, Jackson, and Hillsdale Counties during the 14 hour period. Two weather-related traffic accidents were reported in Union City in Branch County. One minor injury was associated with one of the accidents.",,1997,1
41278,199708,16,1930,199708,16,1930,2069346,5619305,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,21,BERRIEN,GRR,16-AUG-97 19:30:00,EST,16-AUG-97 19:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GRAND BEACH,,,GRAND BEACH,41.77,-86.8,41.77,-86.8,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.","Berrien County Central Dispatch reported several large tree limbs downed and pea-sized hail in Grand Beach. One tree fell in the Three Oaks area and 3,000 American Electric Power customers lost power due to lightning strikes and downed limbs.",1997,8
41286,199708,16,1315,199708,16,1315,2069346,5619194,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,27,CASS,GRR,16-AUG-97 13:15:00,EST,16-AUG-97 13:15:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MARCELLUS,,,MARCELLUS,42.03,-85.82,42.03,-85.82,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Trees downed in Marcellus.,1997,8
41287,199708,16,1330,199708,16,1330,2069346,5619195,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,149,ST. JOSEPH,GRR,16-AUG-97 13:30:00,EST,16-AUG-97 13:30:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THREE RIVERS,,,THREE RIVERS,41.93,-85.63,41.93,-85.63,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Trees downed across the Three Rivers area.,1997,8
41297,199710,5,1320,199710,5,1320,2070099,5621700,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,47,EMMET,APX,05-OCT-97 13:20:00,EST,05-OCT-97 13:20:00,0,0,0,0,,,,52.0,,,,,,,,,,,2.0,N,BLISS,2.0,N,BLISS,45.72,-84.85,45.72,-84.85,The Coast Guard received reports of several waterspouts in Northern Lake Michigan as these thunderstorms moved through the region. In addition...a report of a wind gust of around 90 knots was received from a ship on Northern Lake Michigan.,Numerous trees of various sizes were downed in Wilderness State Park.,1997,0
41323,199709,19,1555,199709,19,1555,2069670,5616776,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:55:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:55:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OLIVET,,,OLIVET,42.43,-84.93,42.43,-84.93,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Eaton County Central Dispatch reported trees were downed in and around Olivet.,1997,9
41385,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623891,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,73,CALHOUN,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
41453,199709,19,1600,199709,19,1600,2069670,5616777,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,45,EATON,GRR,19-SEP-97 16:00:00,EST,19-SEP-97 16:00:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BROOKFIELD,,,BROOKFIELD,42.45,-84.78,42.45,-84.78,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",Eaton County Central Dispatch reported trees were downed in Brookfield Township.,1997,9
41461,199708,16,621,199708,16,621,2069346,5619191,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,16-AUG-97 06:21:00,EST,16-AUG-97 06:21:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HILLSDALE,,,HILLSDALE,41.92,-84.62,41.92,-84.62,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.","Minor tree damage reported, with limbs strewn along portions of U.S. Highway 12.",1997,8
41467,199708,6,1615,199708,6,1615,1048023,5619189,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,65,INGHAM,GRR,06-AUG-97 16:15:00,EST,06-AUG-97 16:15:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,OKEMOS,,,OKEMOS,42.72,-84.42,42.72,-84.42,,Okemos Police Department reported 3/4 inch diameter hail in Okemos.,1997,8
41488,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5626243,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,71,VAN BUREN,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
41499,199711,9,1700,199711,11,2300,2070740,5620087,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,3,HOUGHTON,MQT,09-NOV-97 17:00:00,EST,11-NOV-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first significant lake-effect snow of the 97-98 season brought heavy snow to the Keweenaw Peninsula and to North Central Upper Michigan. The snow began around 5 pm on Nov 9 and lasted into the evening of Nov 11.  Snow totals included Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) 18.5 inches, Marquette County Airport 18 inches,  Phoenix (25 NE of Houghton) 16 inches, Redridge (10 W of Houghton) 14 inches and Eben (15 SW of Munising) 11 inches.",,1997,1
41500,199711,9,1700,199711,11,2300,2070740,5620088,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,1,KEWEENAW,MQT,09-NOV-97 17:00:00,EST,11-NOV-97 23:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The first significant lake-effect snow of the 97-98 season brought heavy snow to the Keweenaw Peninsula and to North Central Upper Michigan. The snow began around 5 pm on Nov 9 and lasted into the evening of Nov 11.  Snow totals included Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) 18.5 inches, Marquette County Airport 18 inches,  Phoenix (25 NE of Houghton) 16 inches, Redridge (10 W of Houghton) 14 inches and Eben (15 SW of Munising) 11 inches.",,1997,1
41504,199708,16,600,199708,16,600,2069346,5619190,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,23,BRANCH,GRR,16-AUG-97 06:00:00,EST,16-AUG-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,25K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EAST LONG LAKE,,,EAST LONG LAKE,41.85,-84.95,41.85,-84.95,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Thunderstorm winds stripped the tops off 3-4 mature maple trees and 5 cottages along East Long Lake received minor damage.,1997,8
41525,199709,19,1520,199709,19,1520,2069670,5616681,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,5,ALLEGAN,GRR,19-SEP-97 15:20:00,EST,19-SEP-97 15:20:00,0,0,0,0,2.5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DORR,,,DORR,42.73,-85.72,42.73,-85.72,"A strong cold front moving across the Great Lakes region collided with warm, moist, and unstable air across the southern Lower Peninsula on Friday afternoon, September 19, 1997. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One mini supercell formed over Lake Michigan shortly after Noon EDT, then moved across Ottawa and Kent Counties before dissipating. The supercell produced hail up to 1 1/2"" in diameter and yielded many reports of a rotating wall cloud, however no funnel clouds were reported. Later in the afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across southwest and south central Lower Michigan, producing wind gusts to 70 mph and small hail. Trees and power lines were downed in a line from Allegan County east-southeast through Jackson County. Around 10,000 customers in this swath lost power, nearly half of which occurred in Jackson County.",A trained National Weather Service spotter reported 4-6 inch diameter tree limbs were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.,1997,9
41552,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623894,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,78,CASS,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
41557,199710,26,2200,199710,27,600,2069809,5616801,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,61,GENESEE,DTX,26-OCT-97 22:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio late on the 26th through early morning on the 27th.  Rain changed to snow over the Saginaw Valley and Flint area during the evening on the 26th, and snow continued until around daybreak on the 27th.  Accumulations were mostly from 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches reported at Saint Charles, in Saginaw county.  The combination of the heavy wet snow, and the fact that many trees had not yet lost their leaves, resulted in widespread tree damage and downed powerlines.  Around 40000 homes lost power on the 27th.  Measurable snow fell as far south as the northern suburbs of Detroit.",,1997,0
41593,199711,11,2100,199711,12,1000,2071780,5623890,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,72,KALAMAZOO,GRR,11-NOV-97 21:00:00,EST,12-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A cold front moved across western Lower Michigan during the early morning hours of November 12th, resulting in a lake-enhanced snow event which began late evening, Tuesday, November 11th. In general, 1 to 5 inches of snow fell across western and southern Lower Michigan, with 3 to 5 inch amounts confined to Lake, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, and Kalamazoo Counties. The snow-covered and icy roads caught many overnight and early morning motorists by surprise. Slippery conditions are believed to have contributed to a seven-car pile-up on the northbound span of the U.S. 31 drawbridge late Tuesday night in Grand Haven. Two injuries were reported. The snow initially melted on road surfaces overnight, then froze early Wednesday morning as temperatures fell below freezing. This resulted in extremely icy conditions and an unusually high number of minor accidents, which included many slide-offs into ditches. Accidents with injuries were reported in Battle Creek, St. Joseph and Cass Counties, Hillsdale County (a rollover accident), and  Branch, Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo Counties. Snow reports included 5.0 inches in Grandville, 4.8 inches at the National Weather Service Office in southeast Grand Rapids, 4.5 inches in Hudsonville, 3.6-4.0 inches in Allegan, 3.2 inches in Hastings, 3.0 inches in Oshtemo, 3.0 inches in East Lansing, and 1.5 inches in Battle Creek.",,1997,1
41610,199711,15,1800,199711,16,1000,2071783,5623906,MICHIGAN,1997,Lake-Effect Snow,Z,56,OTTAWA,GRR,15-NOV-97 18:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 10:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An intense band of lake effect snow developed down the length of eastern Lake Michigan in a north wind flow and resulted in snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches across far western Van Buren County and most of Berrien County. As the wind flow turned slightly more northwest during the morning hours of Sunday, November 16th, lake effect snow bands moved further inland across western Ottawa, western Allegan, central Van Buren, and Cass Counties. Snow totals in these areas ranged from 2 to 5 inches by the time the lake effect diminished. The worst conditions were felt across southwest Berrien County, where storm accumulations reached 18 inches in the New Buffalo-Sawyer areas. The weight of the heavy, wet snow downed tree limbs and power lines which cut power to 3,000 American Electric Power customers in southwest Berrien County. Snow reports included 13 inches in Baroda, 12 inches in St. Joseph and Coloma, 11 inches in Buchanan, 10 inches in Stevensville, 6 inches in South Haven, 4.7 inches in Holland, and 4.5 inches in Fennville.",,1997,1
41681,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5625999,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,39,OSCEOLA,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
41682,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626000,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,40,CLARE,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
41683,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626001,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,44,NEWAYGO,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
41684,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626002,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,45,MECOSTA,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
41685,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626003,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,46,ISABELLA,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
41686,199710,26,1600,199710,27,400,2071521,5626004,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,50,MUSKEGON,GRR,26-OCT-97 16:00:00,EST,27-OCT-97 04:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"An early season winter storm which tracked south of Michigan, across Indiana and Ohio, produced a band of heavy, wet snow across much of southwest, south central, and central Lower Michigan. This was the first measurable snowfall of the season and because of significant foliage still left on the trees, limbs and branches were more vulnerable to bending and snapping under the added weight of the heavy snow. This resulted in numerous power outages and reports of property damage from downed trees. 	At the height of the storm, which occurred late Sunday evening, October 26th into early Monday morning, October 27th, power outages affected 333,000 utility customers statewide. Of these, approximately 195,000 occurred in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area alone. Total property damage was estimated at $1.2 Million area-wide. Of this total, approximately $500,000 occurred in Kent County, $275,000 in Kalamazoo County, and $150,000 in the Lansing metropolitan area. The hardest hit areas included the northwest and northeast sections of the city of Grand Rapids, northern Kent County including Sparta and Rockford, and the city of Kalamazoo. Because of widespread power outages, some of which lasted between 36 and 72 hours, the American Red Cross opened emergency shelters to take care of senior citizens and others vulnerable to the cold in Grand Rapids/Kent County (3), Barry County (1), Kalamazoo (1), and Battle Creek (1). The storm closed many area schools and businesses on Monday, October 27th. Many remained closed on October 28th due to power still being out.	Many weather-related traffic accidents were reported during the storm, with many cars in ditches and skidding off the road. Traffic lights were out from power loss and fallen trees blocked several roads in hardest hit areas of northern Kent County. Large tree limbs falling on vehicles resulted in significant property damage, much of which was not available in damage cost estimates. No injuries were directly related to the storm, however several injuries and one fatality occurred in traffic accidents judged to be weather-related.	Snowfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell in a band from northeast Ottawa County across northwest Kent County, western Montcalm County, eastern Mecosta County, into eastern Osceola County. Snowfall across the Grand Rapids metropolitan area ranged from 2.4 inches at the Kent County International Airport, southeast of downtown, to 8.0 inches in the Sparta and Peach Ridge areas in the northwest quarter of Kent County. Other reports included 8 inches in Howard City (Montcalm County), 5 inches in Kalamazoo and Big Rapids, 4 inches in Battle Creek and downtown Grand Rapids, and 3 inches in Lansing.",,1997,0
41706,199712,4,800,199712,5,1200,2071566,5626341,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,04-DEC-97 08:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The combination of a surface trough across Upper Michigan, an upper low over Wisconsin and cold northerly winds blowing over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior combined to produce heavy lake effect snows over the Lake Superior shoreline counites of west and central Upper Michigan. Heavy snow began across Gogebic and Ontonagon counties around 800 am EST on the 4th. The heavy snow spread east to include  parts of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga,  and  Marquette counties by the afternoon of the 4th. The snow was concentrated in lake effect snow bands producing widely varying accumulations across the region.  The heavy snow diminished to light snow around noon on the 5th.  Here is a listing of the heavier snow totals by county:Baraga                         Gogebic                        Houghton           Keweenaw          Herman   12.0              Ironwood       15.1          Alston  9.0         Phoenix    11.0        Watton   10.4               Ramsay         11.0                                   Watersmeet    9.7                               Marquette                                 OntonagonMarquette Airport    16.3           Bergland      21.0                Carlshend               10.0           Ontonagon    16.0",,1997,2
41757,199711,15,1100,199711,16,240,2070457,5621664,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,55,SANILAC,DTX,15-NOV-97 11:00:00,EST,16-NOV-97 02:40:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Low pressure tracked from Iowa early on the 15th, across the Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana borders, to Lake Ontario early on the morning of the 16th.  Light snow fell across southern lower Michigan with snow fall accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.  However, cold north and northeast winds off of the relatively warmer waters of Lake Huron enhanced the snowfall amounts in eastern Sanilac and northeast St. Clair counties where accumulations were generally 4 to 8 inches.  Port Sanilac received 8 inches of snowfall, but Sheriff Departments reported localized areas of eastern Sanilac county received up to 12 inches.",,1997,1
41794,199711,22,100,199711,24,800,2070741,5620095,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,2,ONTONAGON,MQT,22-NOV-97 01:00:00,EST,24-NOV-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A strong low pressure system moved east across Lake Superior on the 22nd bringing cold air over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior. This produced heavy lake-effect snow in areas favored by northwest winds that lasted into the morning of the 24th.  The heaviest snows occurred between Ironwood  and the Keweenaw Peninsula and between Munising and Grand Marais.  The highest snow total was Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) with 21.0 inches.Snow totals included:Alger County                                   Baraga County                    Gogebic CountyMelstrand        15.3 inches             Herman      12.0 inches       Ramsay      15.5 inchesShingleton      14.0  inches            Baraga       11.5 inches Munising         13.3 inchesGrand Marais   10.2 inchesHoughton County                        Keweenaw County                      Ontonagon CountyTrimountain    21.0 inches           Phoenix        18.0 inches           Bergland          15.0 inchesHoughton        18.6 inches                                                             Ontonagon      12.5 inchesHancock          18.4 inches,,1997,1
41837,199708,16,1505,199708,16,1505,2069346,5619201,MICHIGAN,1997,Thunderstorm Wind,C,59,HILLSDALE,GRR,16-AUG-97 15:05:00,EST,16-AUG-97 15:05:00,0,0,0,0,5K,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OSSEO,,,OSSEO,41.88,-84.53,41.88,-84.53,"On Saturday, August 16, 1997, a cold front moved slowly south across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. One low pressure wave moved along the front early that morning, resulting in severe thunderstorm development over south central Lower Michigan. Later that afternoon, with very humid and unstable air in place across far southern Lower Michigan, another frontal wave caused severe thunderstorm development along the southern 2 tier of counties across southern Michigan. The thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches in the counties bordering northern Indiana and northern Ohio, along with isolated reports of wind damage from 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. One thunderstorm produced golfball-sized hail in Edwardsburg in Cass County on Saturday afternoon. Local utility companies reported approximately 55,000 power outages during the afternoon and evening across far southern Michigan, most a result of lightning strikes, but some due to downed trees and utility poles.",Hillsdale County Central Dispatch reported power lines downed in Osseo and Jefferson Township.,1997,8
41846,199709,29,1200,199709,30,600,2069673,5616938,MICHIGAN,1997,High Wind,Z,67,INGHAM,GRR,29-SEP-97 12:00:00,EST,30-SEP-97 06:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,42.0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"A strong pressure gradient developed across much of the southern Lower Peninsula Monday afternoon, September 29, 1997, and continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20th. An intense low pressure center was moving east, just north of Lake Superior, while high pressure was building to the south. The gradient between the two systems brought southwest, then west winds which gusted between 40 and 50 mph through much of Monday afternoon and night. Peak wind gusts reached 48 mph late Monday afternoon at the Kent County International Airport in Grand Rapids, the Capitol City Airport in Lansing, and W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport in Battle Creek. Gusts reached 46 mph at Jackson County Airport Monday evening and 40 mph at Muskegon County Airport Monday night, just after Midnight EDT.     The winds caused some trees and power lines to come down, which resulted in 35,000 power outages across the region. Felled trees blocked a few isolated roads across the area for a brief time including Vicary Road in Hillsdale, Woodbridge and Union Streets in Jackson, and Grove Street in Greenville. The roof of a business in Plainwell was damaged. A tree fell on a home in Kalamazoo and another on a home in East Lansing. A tree came down onto 2 cars in the village of Marcellus in Cass County. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates were not available for the event.",,1997,9
41874,199711,22,100,199711,24,800,2070741,5620091,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,22-NOV-97 01:00:00,EST,24-NOV-97 08:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A strong low pressure system moved east across Lake Superior on the 22nd bringing cold air over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior. This produced heavy lake-effect snow in areas favored by northwest winds that lasted into the morning of the 24th.  The heaviest snows occurred between Ironwood  and the Keweenaw Peninsula and between Munising and Grand Marais.  The highest snow total was Trimountain (10 SW of Houghton) with 21.0 inches.Snow totals included:Alger County                                   Baraga County                    Gogebic CountyMelstrand        15.3 inches             Herman      12.0 inches       Ramsay      15.5 inchesShingleton      14.0  inches            Baraga       11.5 inches Munising         13.3 inchesGrand Marais   10.2 inchesHoughton County                        Keweenaw County                      Ontonagon CountyTrimountain    21.0 inches           Phoenix        18.0 inches           Bergland          15.0 inchesHoughton        18.6 inches                                                             Ontonagon      12.5 inchesHancock          18.4 inches,,1997,1
41895,199712,4,800,199712,5,1200,2071566,5626337,MICHIGAN,1997,Heavy Snow,Z,4,BARAGA,MQT,04-DEC-97 08:00:00,EST,05-DEC-97 12:00:00,0,0,0,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"The combination of a surface trough across Upper Michigan, an upper low over Wisconsin and cold northerly winds blowing over the relatively warmer waters of Lake Superior combined to produce heavy lake effect snows over the Lake Superior shoreline counites of west and central Upper Michigan. Heavy snow began across Gogebic and Ontonagon counties around 800 am EST on the 4th. The heavy snow spread east to include  parts of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga,  and  Marquette counties by the afternoon of the 4th. The snow was concentrated in lake effect snow bands producing widely varying accumulations across the region.  The heavy snow diminished to light snow around noon on the 5th.  Here is a listing of the heavier snow totals by county:Baraga                         Gogebic                        Houghton           Keweenaw          Herman   12.0              Ironwood       15.1          Alston  9.0         Phoenix    11.0        Watton   10.4               Ramsay         11.0                                   Watersmeet    9.7                               Marquette                                 OntonagonMarquette Airport    16.3           Bergland      21.0                Carlshend               10.0           Ontonagon    16.0",,1997,2
41986,199709,18,1947,199709,18,1947,2402794,5615968,MICHIGAN,1997,Hail,C,103,MARQUETTE,MQT,18-SEP-97 19:47:00,EST,18-SEP-97 19:47:00,0,0,0,0,,,,0.75,,,,,,,,,,,,,GWINN,,,GWINN,46.28,-87.43,46.28,-87.43,,,1997,9