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Tornado History

Oakland Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Oakland, Michigan. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $52.7M, with 3 deaths and 78 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes35
Total Deaths3
Total Injuries78
Property Damage$52.7M
Avg Length4.0 mi
Avg Width96 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Oakland, Michigan

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Oakland, Michigan with 1 deaths
1988 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 26.9 miles in Oakland, Michigan
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Oakland, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 12, 1956

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Oakland, Michigan, July is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

5420

Summary: 1988 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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F1
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F4

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 12 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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1976 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 March 20, 19761976F4 July 4, 19571957F3 June 8, 19531953F3 September 14, 19901990F2 June 21, 19871987F2 May 12, 19561956F2 May 12, 19561956F2 September 10, 19861986F2 July 7, 19911991F2 May 8, 19641964F2 June 26, 19731973EF1 July 24, 20212021EF1 August 24, 20072007F1 September 14, 19901990F1 July 2, 1997F1 October 24, 2001EF1 September 21, 2014F1 April 18, 1975F1 May 14, 1987F1 May 5, 2003F1 July 14, 1974F1 May 2, 1976F1 August 17, 1988F1 July 15, 1955F1 April 3, 1988F1 April 3, 1988F0 May 21, 2001EF0 July 11, 2022F0 April 27, 1957F0 September 26, 1986F0 June 12, 1996F0 August 5, 1988F0 July 22, 1988EF0 October 3, 2021EF0 November 10, 2024© 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
March 20, 1976F4Oakland, Michigan3.8 mi117 yd155$25.0M
July 4, 1957F4Oakland, Michigan26.9 mi50 yd02$250K
June 8, 1953F3Oakland, Michigan9.1 mi200 yd04$2.5M
September 14, 1990F3Oakland, Michigan24 mi90 yd00$2.5M
June 21, 1987F2Oakland, Michigan0.3 mi80 yd16$2.5M
May 12, 1956F2Oakland, Michigan0 mi100 yd00$250K
May 12, 1956F2Oakland, Michigan4.5 mi100 yd00$250K
September 10, 1986F2Oakland, Michigan7.7 mi50 yd00$250K
July 7, 1991F2Oakland, Michigan2.5 mi50 yd00$250K
May 8, 1964F2Oakland, Michigan0 mi500 yd01$25K
June 26, 1973F2Oakland, Michigan0 mi33 yd00$2K
July 24, 2021EF1Oakland, Michigan1.65 mi400 yd00$8.5M

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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.