Thunderstorm Wind — Ottawa, Michigan

2008-06-08 · near Spring Lake, Ottawa, Michigan

Event narrative

A two foot diameter tree fell on a car in motion in Spring Lake. As a result the driver was killed and the passenger incurred minor injuries.

Wider weather episode

NWS storm survey teams determined that one EF1 tornado struck Osceola county. Another EF1 tornado struck Eaton county and continued into extreme western Ingham county before dissipating. Extensive damage was documented in association with both tornadoes. Severe thunderstorms also produced numerous reports of wind damage and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 118097. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.