Tornado History

Gladwin Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gladwin, Michigan. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1955 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $293K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes10
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$293K
Avg Length2.7 mi
Avg Width58 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Gladwin, Michigan

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Gladwin, Michigan with 0 deaths
1974 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 10.3 miles in Gladwin, Michigan
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Gladwin, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 7, 1955

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Gladwin, Michigan, June is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1974 was the most active year with 2 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 4 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.

$100K$10K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2024 with at least $100K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 March 30, 19761976F2 June 7, 19551955F2 May 21, 19751975EF1 June 22, 20242024F1 June 9, 20012001F1 September 12, 19741974F1 June 18, 19761976F1 June 7, 19741974F0 July 23, 19791979F0 May 12, 20002000© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
March 30, 1976F3Gladwin, Michigan0 mi100 yd00$30
June 7, 1955F2Gladwin, Michigan3.8 mi100 yd00$25K
May 21, 1975F2Gladwin, Michigan1.6 mi33 yd00$2K
June 22, 2024EF1Gladwin, Michigan10.3 mi200 yd00$100K
June 9, 2001F1Gladwin, Michigan3 mi30 yd00$90K
September 12, 1974F1Gladwin, Michigan0 mi33 yd00$25K
June 18, 1976F1Gladwin, Michigan1 mi33 yd00$25K
June 7, 1974F1Gladwin, Michigan0.2 mi13 yd00N/A
July 23, 1979F0Gladwin, Michigan0.2 mi17 yd00$25K
May 12, 2000F0Gladwin, Michigan1.5 mi20 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

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.

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