Tornado History

Mason Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mason, Michigan. The records below identify 5 tornadoes from 1966 through 2008, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.5M, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$2.5M
Avg Length0.7 mi
Avg Width85 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Mason, Michigan

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Mason, Michigan with 0 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 1.3 miles in Mason, Michigan
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Mason, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 12, 1972

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Mason, Michigan, April 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: 1972 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
F1
EF1
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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1972 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 12, 19721972F1 April 12, 19721972F1 April 12, 19721972EF1 June 12, 20082008F0 August 15, 19661966© 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
April 12, 1972F2Mason, Michigan0.1 mi27 yd08$2.5M
April 12, 1972F1Mason, Michigan0 mi33 yd00N/A
April 12, 1972F1Mason, Michigan0 mi33 yd00N/A
June 12, 2008EF1Mason, Michigan1.3 mi300 yd00N/A
August 15, 1966F0Mason, Michigan0 mi33 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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