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Tornado History

Muskegon Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Muskegon, Michigan. The records below identify 8 tornadoes from 1956 through 2013, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $78K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$78K
Avg Length2.2 mi
Avg Width118 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Muskegon, 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: Unknown in Muskegon, Michigan with 0 deaths
1956 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 3.86 miles in Muskegon, Michigan
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Muskegon, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 13, 1956

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Muskegon, 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: 1956 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
F2
Unknown

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.

$50K$5K$500$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2013 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 September 4, 19651965F1 April 16, 19671967EF0 November 17, 20132013F0 April 21, 19671967F0 November 10, 19981998F0 April 11, 20012001Unknown May 13, 19561956Unknown May 13, 19561956© 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
September 4, 1965F2Muskegon, Michigan0 mi33 yd00$25K
April 16, 1967F1Muskegon, Michigan0 mi20 yd00$2K
November 17, 2013EF0Muskegon, Michigan3.86 mi75 yd00$50K
April 21, 1967F0Muskegon, Michigan0 mi33 yd00N/A
November 10, 1998F0Muskegon, Michigan2.5 mi700 yd00N/A
April 11, 2001F0Muskegon, Michigan0.1 mi20 yd00N/A
May 13, 1956UnknownMuskegon, Michigan0 mi33 yd00N/A
May 13, 1956UnknownMuskegon, Michigan0 mi33 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.