Thunderstorm Wind — Otsego, Michigan

2018-08-28 · near Gaylord Otsego Arpt, Otsego, Michigan

Event narrative

A swath of widespread wind damage extended from west-southwest to east of the city of Gaylord. Some of the most concentrated damage was along Van Tyle Road between Hayes Tower Road and Dickerson Road. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted. Several buildings and vehicles were damaged by falling trees. At least two homes were destroyed. One person was taken to the local hospital for minor injuries after a tree landed their home. The roof of a small business on the west side of Gaylord was partially removed. Power was knocked out to much of the area.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe thunderstorms crossed northern Michigan during the very early morning hours of the 28th. These storms produced areas of wind damage, and in some places that damage was considerable.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 782786. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.