Tornado History
Saginaw Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Saginaw, Michigan. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $12.8M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Saginaw, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Saginaw, Michigan with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 19 miles in Saginaw, Michigan
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Saginaw, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jul 2, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Saginaw, Michigan, June is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 4 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 1996 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 1996 | F3 | Saginaw, Michigan | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| June 15, 1982 | F2 | Saginaw, Michigan | 19 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| April 28, 1986 | F2 | Saginaw, Michigan | 8.1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 5, 1953 | F2 | Saginaw, Michigan | 5.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 12, 1956 | F2 | Saginaw, Michigan | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 2, 1997 | F1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| July 2, 1997 | F1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 0.3 mi | 45 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| April 14, 1967 | F1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 1.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 1, 1973 | F1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 12.8 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 20, 1982 | F1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 7 mi | 180 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 14, 2004 | F1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 4 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 11, 2014 | EF1 | Saginaw, Michigan | 5.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.