Clare storm history
Storm events recorded in Clare, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
195
Total events
10
Tornadoes
38
Hail
8
Floods
2
Deaths
$14.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Two people were killed when the vehicle they were driving in on M-115 in Freeman township in Clare county was struck by a large tree at 4:25 pm. Peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
The first indications of tornado damage were near Bringold Avenue about one-third of a mile south of Mannsiding Road. The tornado traveled east northeast across Lake George and continued east near Cedar Road and continued on to the east northeast crossing US-127 and ending just s…
Significant flooding occurred on rivers and streams across Clare county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wind gusts over 50 mph with around 2 to 4 inches of snow county wide. Numerous traffic accidents and power outages occurred county wide. Blowing snow reduced visibilities to near zero at times for at least 12 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on several parked cars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were blown down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Eighteen to 24 inches of snow fell from the 12th through the early morning hours of the 17th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A state official reported that several trees were blown down near Harrison.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to twelve inches of snow was reported along with strong winds that resulted in near whiteout conditions as times.
Hail Hail
Hail up to ping pong ball sized was reported by the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down near Lake George and Arthur Avenues and around Lake George.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-0 tornado occurred with a path length of about a hundred yards. The upwind side of a barn wall was partly caved in. Tree limbs were snapped and a house attachment or garage-like structure on cinderblocks was destroyed. One large and health…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down five miles east of Harrison.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in and near Farwell.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Over eight inches of snow fell and there were numerous power outages due to gusty winds and the weight of the heavy wet snow.
Hail Hail
Large hail up to one and three quarters inches in diameter was reported near Clare.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions were reported at times with wind gusts to near 50 mph that resulted in blowing snow and near zero visibilities.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Twelve to sixteen inches was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped and there was damage to buldings and vehicles due to fallen trees. Leota was especially hard hit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were blown down in Garfield township.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Clare county road commission indicated numerous trees were blown down over roads, especially in Winterfield township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 911 call center reported that several trees were blown down near Budd Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down near Lake George in the area of Clarence Rd. and Bringold Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that numerous healthy poplar trees of around a foot and a half in diameter were blown down onto portions of Route 127 near Snow Snake Ski and Golf. Several trees were also blown down on the golf course.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around 5 to 6 inches of heavy wet snow and light freezing rain was reported.
Sleet Sleet
Three to four inches of sleet which mixed at times with snow was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered areas of downed trees were reported across portions of Clare county.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail up to one and three quarters inch in diameter near Farwell.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous power outages occurred as a result of 60 to 70 mph winds in Clare county.
Several trees and power lines were blown down and one person was injured by a falling tree. Part of US-10 was blocked by several downed large trees and one tree fell on a house.
Hail Hail
Three quarters inch hail was reported near Lake George.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Nine to ten inches of snow fell across Clare county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals reached 10 to 15 inches from December 20th through the 21st across extreme northwestern Clare county. Low Impacts to travel occurred as snow fell a couple inches at a time with hours between periods of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a house in Clare.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous reports of trees blown down in and around Clare.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down in and near Clare.
Hail Hail
Three quarters inch hail was reported in Clare.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The public reported multiple trees down on Timberland road between Highway 127 and County Farm road. Trees were unhealthy and previously damaged.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Twelve inches of snow was reported in Harrison in Clare county. Eleven inches of snow was reported in Leota.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported downed county wide, with the most noteworthy tree damage observed in a path from approximately 3 miles west southwest of Temple to 3 miles west northwest of Lake George as deduced by an NWS Storm Survey team. The area surrounding Little Norway Lake ap…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm brought heavy snow to Clare county where around 8 to 10 inches of snow was reported.
Clare county emergency management reported that two dozen accidents were attributable to icing from about a eighth of an inch of freezing rain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to eight inches of snow fell across the county. Snowfall rates of one-half to one inch per hour occurred occasionally throughout the storm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm conditions began during the late afternoon hours Tuesday, February 1st and continued into the early morning hours on Wednesday. Six to ten inches of snow fell across the county. Winds gusts up to 40 mph accompanied one inch per hour snowfall rates. Snow drifts of 1 t…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Nine to ten inches of heavy wet snow was reported across most of Clare county. Power outages were reported due to the strong wind and heavy wet snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Clare county emergency managers reported trees down in a subdivision north of Harrison.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A tenth to nearly a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was reported.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |