Tornado History
Branch Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Branch, Michigan. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $253.2M, with 22 deaths and 413 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Branch, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Branch, Michigan with 9 deaths
1965 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 15.5 miles in Branch, Michigan
Widest tornado: 1,333.0 yards in Branch, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 11, 1965
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Branch, Michigan, May is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1965 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1965 with at least $250.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1965 | F4 | Branch, Michigan | 15.5 mi | 1333 yd | 9 | 200 | $250.0M |
| April 11, 1965 | F4 | Branch, Michigan | 9.2 mi | 33 yd | 9 | 200 | N/A |
| May 15, 1986 | F3 | Branch, Michigan | 1.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 6, 2026 | EF3 | Branch, Michigan | 5.23 mi | 500 yd | 3 | 12 | N/A |
| May 21, 1975 | F2 | Branch, Michigan | 0.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 12, 1976 | F2 | Branch, Michigan | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 30, 1983 | F2 | Branch, Michigan | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | Branch, Michigan | 6.16 mi | 950 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 1989 | F1 | Branch, Michigan | 11.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Branch, Michigan | 7.42 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 29, 2011 | EF1 | Branch, Michigan | 0.33 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Branch, Michigan | 3.73 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.