Bay storm history

Trained spotters reported 3 to 4 inches of snow and one to two tenths of an inch of ice on top of the snow.

The water level at Essexville peaked at 70.60 above LWD at 1542 LST.

Lake shore flooding was reported in Bangor Township, with water reaching some homes.

Five to eight inches of rain fell, leading to widespread significant flooding. 145 homes were damaged. 50 roads and bridges damaged or destroyed.

A local newspaper reported that a coal stacker at the Karn-Weadock power plant was destroyed after being toppled by thunderstorm winds. A plant spokesman estimated wind gusts at 80 MPH. Total damages were estimated at roughly $1.5M.

Snowfall totals of 6.6 inches in Bay City.

Trees and power lines observed down, as well as a collapsed barn.

Numerous trees and power lines reported down.

Large tree uprooted and two large tree limbs reported down.

Pictures of a completely collpased wooden barn structure.

One large reported down, as well as large limbs.

Large tree uprooted.

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down.

Numerous trees and wires reported down through the county.

Multiple tree limbs and power lines down across the county.

Central dispatch reported 20 to 30 trees blown down across Bay City.

Bay County Central Dispatch reported numerous wires and trees down throughout the county. Just under 20 percent of the consumers energy customers lost power in Bay county.

The water level at Essexville peaked at 78.4 inches above chart datum during the evening of September 22nd. This value is within 1 inch of the record high since observations have been kept at this location.

A few large trees reported down in the Linwood area.

Six to eight inch diameter tree limbs reported down.