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Tornado History

Chippewa Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chippewa, Michigan. The records below identify 6 tornadoes from 1977 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $278K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$278K
Avg Length1.8 mi
Avg Width137 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Chippewa, Michigan

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Chippewa, Michigan with 0 deaths
1987 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 5.1 miles in Chippewa, Michigan
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Chippewa, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 5, 1977

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Chippewa, Michigan, August is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1987 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1978 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 August 5, 19771977F1 July 12, 19871987F0 April 1, 19871987F0 July 11, 19871987EF0 August 11, 20212021Unknown August 16, 19781978© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
August 5, 1977F1Chippewa, Michigan0 mi170 yd00$25K
July 12, 1987F1Chippewa, Michigan5.1 mi40 yd00$250
April 1, 1987F0Chippewa, Michigan0.1 mi10 yd00$2K
July 11, 1987F0Chippewa, Michigan2 mi500 yd00$250
August 11, 2021EF0Chippewa, Michigan1.5 mi75 yd00N/A
August 16, 1978UnknownChippewa, Michigan0.5 mi27 yd00$250K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.