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Tornado History

Mecosta Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mecosta, Michigan. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1966 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.5M, with 0 deaths and 22 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries22
Property Damage$4.5M
Avg Length13.3 mi
Avg Width68 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Mecosta, Michigan

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Mecosta, Michigan with 0 deaths
1974 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 100 miles in Mecosta, Michigan
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Mecosta, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 20, 1966

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Mecosta, Michigan, June 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: 1974 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: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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 1968 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 23, 19681968F2 June 9, 19741974F2 June 8, 19851985F2 April 20, 19661966F1 October 6, 19981998EF1 June 26, 20212021F1 July 14, 19741974F1 March 27, 19911991F1 July 10, 19841984EF0 September 1, 20182018EF0 November 17, 20132013© 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
April 23, 1968F3Mecosta, Michigan9.5 mi100 yd08$2.5M
June 9, 1974F2Mecosta, Michigan1.5 mi100 yd02$250K
June 8, 1985F2Mecosta, Michigan24 mi150 yd00$250K
April 20, 1966F2Mecosta, Michigan0.1 mi33 yd00$25K
October 6, 1998F1Mecosta, Michigan100 mi50 yd012$1.2M
June 26, 2021EF1Mecosta, Michigan2.86 mi100 yd00$100K
July 14, 1974F1Mecosta, Michigan1.5 mi20 yd00$2K
March 27, 1991F1Mecosta, Michigan1 mi20 yd00$2K
July 10, 1984F1Mecosta, Michigan4.5 mi30 yd00$30
September 1, 2018EF0Mecosta, Michigan0.75 mi100 yd00$150K
November 17, 2013EF0Mecosta, Michigan0.25 mi50 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.