Lightning — Genesee, Michigan

1997-06-21 · near Otisville, Genesee, Michigan

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5604127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.