Clinton storm history
Storm events recorded in Clinton, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
321
Total events
19
Tornadoes
47
Hail
13
Floods
3
Deaths
$39.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Michigan State Police EMD's Damage and Injury Assessment Report indicated $502,700 in public damage costs, 910 homes damaged, 2 homes destroyed, and 131 businesses damaged. Private property damage estimates were not available. Damage was widespread across the county, with the cit…
There were numerous reports of downed power lines, trees and tree limbs across portions of Clinton county.
Downed tree limbs and power lines and widespread power outages occurred due to wind gusts of up to around 60 mph.
Up to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
A 64 mph peak wind gust was measured at the Capital City airport in Lansing. Peak wind gusts in the 60 to 70 mph range resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
Significant flooding occurred on rivers and streams across Clinton county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported between 6 and 8 inches of measured snow throughout the county.
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Large tree over the road.
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Trees and branches down in Eagle.
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Large trees down over the road.
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City of DeWitt reports three streets blocked by fallen trees.
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A peak wind gust to 64 mph was measured at Lansing Capital City airport. An injury was also reported in St. John's as a result of a tree that fell onto a house.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One to one and a half feet of snow fell from the morning of the 12th through the early morning hours of the 17th.
Hail Hail
Hail over an inch in diameter was reported near St. John's.
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The public reported that around six inches of snow fell in Haslett.
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Several inches of snow and sleet fell along with wind gusts to around 40 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to twelve inches of snow was reported along with strong winds that resulted in near whiteout conditions as times.
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A peak wind gust to 60 mph was reported at the ASOS station at the Lansing airport.
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Several power outages were reported and two trees were blown down south of St. John's.
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A 67 mph peak wind gust was reported at Lansing Capital City airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported eight to twelve inches of snow across most of Clinton county.
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Several trees and tree limbs were blown down.
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Several trees were blown down onto Herbison road.
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A 60 mph peak wind gust was measured at the Lansing airport ASOS.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter measured baseball sized hail in Ovid and also reported that several trees and wires were blown down.
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The public reported estimated wind gusts to 60 mph northwest of Lansing.
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Numerous trees were blown down across portions of Clinton county.
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There were several downed trees and power outages were reported.
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There were six reports of downed trees across roads and several clusters of power outages north of St. John's.
Flood Flood
Several roads were closed due to water over roads.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The majority of damage was concentrated in the last 1.5 miles of the path near Cutler Road to the intersection of Hollister and Round Lake Roads. Damage to trees and structures was common along the tornado path.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The temperature at Capital city airport reached 92 degrees with a dew point of 76 degrees. This resulted in a heat index reading of 105 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight to 10 inches of snow fell across Clinton county.
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Several power lines were blown down in DeWitt township.
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Several trees and tree limbs and power lines were downed in and near Eagle and Grand Ledge.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported north northeast of Lansing. A 63 mph measured wind gust was reported at Lansing Capital City airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Nine to ten inches of snow was reported in parts of Clinton county, which resulted in very hazardous travel conditions.
Sleet Sleet
Up to two inches of sleet was reported.
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The road commission in Clinton county reported that around 12 trees were blown down across the southern portion of the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ten to twelve inches of snow fell across southern Clinton county, and the combination of heavy snow and blowing and drifiting snow resulted in very hazardous travel conditions.
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Law enforcement reported that a large tree was blown down and blocked a road in DeWitt.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported near DeWitt.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1963 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 3 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |