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Tornado History

Marquette Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marquette, Michigan. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1973 through 2016, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $75K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes10
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$75K
Avg Length2.2 mi
Avg Width92 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Marquette, Michigan

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Marquette, Michigan with 0 deaths
2016 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 7.8 miles in Marquette, Michigan
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Marquette, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 24, 2016

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Marquette, 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: 2016 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: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$60K$6K$600$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2016 with at least $60K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 May 24, 20162016EF1 June 8, 20122012EF1 May 24, 20162016F1 August 19, 19731973F1 June 10, 20002000EF0 July 6, 20142014F0 September 8, 19801980F0 August 18, 19871987F0 June 20, 19791979EF0 August 11, 20112011© 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
May 24, 2016EF1Marquette, Michigan3.87 mi200 yd00$50K
June 8, 2012EF1Marquette, Michigan7.8 mi200 yd00$10K
May 24, 2016EF1Marquette, Michigan3.78 mi200 yd00$10K
August 19, 1973F1Marquette, Michigan0.5 mi33 yd00$2K
June 10, 2000F1Marquette, Michigan1 mi100 yd00N/A
July 6, 2014EF0Marquette, Michigan2.15 mi100 yd00$2K
September 8, 1980F0Marquette, Michigan0 mi33 yd00$250
August 18, 1987F0Marquette, Michigan0.1 mi20 yd00$250
June 20, 1979F0Marquette, Michigan0.1 mi33 yd00N/A
August 11, 2011EF0Marquette, Michigan0.05 mi5 yd00N/A

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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.