Tornado History
Montcalm Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Montcalm, Michigan. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1956 through 2007, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.2M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Montcalm, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Montcalm, Michigan with 0 deaths
1956 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 9.1 miles in Montcalm, Michigan
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Montcalm, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 3, 1956
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Montcalm, 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.
Summary: 1956 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1994 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1956 | F5 | Montcalm, Michigan | 1.9 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 4, 1994 | F2 | Montcalm, Michigan | 0.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 12, 1956 | F2 | Montcalm, Michigan | 9.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 11, 1965 | F2 | Montcalm, Michigan | 5.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 23, 2007 | EF1 | Montcalm, Michigan | 0.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| August 8, 1973 | F1 | Montcalm, Michigan | 1.9 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 6 | $25K |
| July 4, 1977 | F1 | Montcalm, Michigan | 4.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 23, 1960 | F1 | Montcalm, Michigan | 7.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 14, 1990 | F1 | Montcalm, Michigan | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 13, 2004 | F0 | Montcalm, Michigan | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 6, 1971 | F0 | Montcalm, Michigan | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.