Tornado History
Gratiot Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gratiot, Michigan. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.8M, with 2 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gratiot, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Gratiot, Michigan with 1 deaths
1965 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 9.7 miles in Gratiot, Michigan
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Gratiot, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 11, 1965
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Gratiot, Michigan, May 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.
Summary: 1965 was the most active year with 4 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 1956 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1956 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 3.8 mi | 800 yd | 1 | 4 | $250K |
| June 26, 1956 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 9.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 11, 1965 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 9.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 15, 1982 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 5.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 11, 1968 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 0 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 0 | $25K |
| October 14, 1954 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 11, 1965 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 11, 1965 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 11, 1965 | F2 | Gratiot, Michigan | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 21, 2001 | F1 | Gratiot, Michigan | 3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $150K |
| August 9, 2011 | EF0 | Gratiot, Michigan | 0.14 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 21, 2001 | F0 | Gratiot, Michigan | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.