Tornado History

Menominee Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Menominee, Michigan. The records below identify 9 tornadoes from 1972 through 2016, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.3M, with 1 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes9
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries12
Property Damage$3.3M
Avg Length8.4 mi
Avg Width201 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Menominee, Michigan

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Menominee, Michigan with 1 deaths
1991 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Menominee, Michigan
Widest tornado: 750.0 yards in Menominee, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 28, 1991

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Menominee, Michigan, June is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1991 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: F3 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1986 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 July 4, 19861986F3 May 28, 19911991F3 July 11, 19871987F2 September 16, 19721972F2 May 28, 19911991EF1 August 11, 20162016F1 June 8, 19851985EF0 June 7, 20072007EF0 August 19, 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 4, 1986F3Menominee, Michigan16.3 mi750 yd012$2.5M
May 28, 1991F3Menominee, Michigan10 mi150 yd00$250K
July 11, 1987F3Menominee, Michigan20 mi150 yd00$25K
September 16, 1972F2Menominee, Michigan13.1 mi200 yd00$250K
May 28, 1991F2Menominee, Michigan12 mi80 yd00$250K
August 11, 2016EF1Menominee, Michigan1.25 mi200 yd00$10K
June 8, 1985F1Menominee, Michigan2.5 mi50 yd10$2K
June 7, 2007EF0Menominee, Michigan0.25 mi125 yd00$20K
August 19, 2011EF0Menominee, Michigan0.29 mi100 yd00$5K
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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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