Tornado History

Mackinac Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mackinac, Michigan. The records below identify 3 tornadoes from 1984 through 2011, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$25K
Avg Length3.5 mi
Avg Width70 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Mackinac, Michigan

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Mackinac, Michigan with 0 deaths
1984 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 9 miles in Mackinac, Michigan
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Mackinac, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 14, 1984

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Mackinac, Michigan, July is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1984 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 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.

$25K$2K$250$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1984 with at least $25K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 14, 19841984F1 August 16, 19881988EF0 May 23, 20112011© 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
July 14, 1984F2Mackinac, Michigan9 mi100 yd01$25K
August 16, 1988F1Mackinac, Michigan0.6 mi60 yd00N/A
May 23, 2011EF0Mackinac, Michigan1 mi50 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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