Tornado History
Ionia Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ionia, Michigan. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1960 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.4M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Ionia, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Ionia, Michigan with 0 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 9.9 miles in Ionia, Michigan
Widest tornado: 240.0 yards in Ionia, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jun 17, 1992
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Ionia, Michigan, June 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: 1992 was the most active year with 5 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 2015 with at least $3.2M 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 21, 1967 | F2 | Ionia, Michigan | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 6 | $250K |
| November 27, 1989 | F2 | Ionia, Michigan | 6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 20, 1976 | F2 | Ionia, Michigan | 9.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 22, 2015 | EF1 | Ionia, Michigan | 4.61 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 | $3.2M |
| August 20, 2016 | EF1 | Ionia, Michigan | 7.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| June 26, 2021 | EF1 | Ionia, Michigan | 4.95 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 14, 1988 | F1 | Ionia, Michigan | 1 mi | 240 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| September 14, 1990 | F1 | Ionia, Michigan | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 17, 1992 | F1 | Ionia, Michigan | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 10, 2017 | EF1 | Ionia, Michigan | 2.01 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 27, 1960 | F1 | Ionia, Michigan | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 27, 1973 | F1 | Ionia, Michigan | 0.2 mi | 133 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.