Tornado History
Van Buren Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Van Buren, Michigan. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1954 through 2010, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.7M, with 0 deaths and 27 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Van Buren, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Van Buren, Michigan with 0 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 24.8 miles in Van Buren, Michigan
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Van Buren, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 30, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Van Buren, Michigan, May is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1989 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 1956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1956 | F3 | Van Buren, Michigan | 12 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 9 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1956 | F3 | Van Buren, Michigan | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 13, 1980 | F3 | Van Buren, Michigan | 21 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 15 | $2.5M |
| May 31, 1954 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 9.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 4, 1976 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 24.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 29, 1986 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 3.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 30, 1989 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 9, 1956 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 7, 1979 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 30, 1989 | F2 | Van Buren, Michigan | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 1966 | F1 | Van Buren, Michigan | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 28, 1977 | F1 | Van Buren, Michigan | 9.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.