Ingham storm history
Storm events recorded in Ingham, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
371
Total events
29
Tornadoes
71
Hail
12
Floods
8
Deaths
$171.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
There were numerous reports of downed trees and tree limbs in and especially east to southeast and south of Lansing. One woman was killed when a tree fell onto her home.
The tornado moved east northeast and onto I-96 where it remained for around 1.5 miles before turning southeast. The tornado crossed M-52 South of I-96 where it remained just south of I-96 until it crossed into Livingston County after Wallace Road north of Van Orden Road. The torn…
A National Weather Service storm survey was conducted in Ingham county following the tornado that occurred on the night of October 18th. Based on extensive damage to buildings and trees the tornado was rated EF-2 with top winds estimated between 120 and 130 mph. The tornado began…
Person killed when dead tree fell over onto truck.
The public reported that many large trees and tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
Many reports of downed trees, branches and power lines were received from across Ingham county.
Wind gusts up to around 60 mph downed tree limbs and power lines and resulted in widespread power outages.
Peak wind gusts in the 60 to 70 mph range resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
A half to three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation occurred across nearly all of Ingham county, causing widespread power outages and downed trees, tree limbs and lines. Thousands of people did not have power restored until 5 to 6 days after the storm hit.
Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding on rivers and streams across Ingham county.
Six to eight inches of rain fell across roughly the southwestern half of Ingham county from the late evening hours of July 27 through the early morning hours of July 29. This caused flash flooding and numerous road closures and washouts. Water reached as high as street side mailb…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters and law enforcement reported between 6 and 10 inches of snow in Ingham County. Significant travel disruption occurred.
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Trees down.
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Large trees were impacted around Ingham County.
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Section of wood truss and sheet metal roof lifted off one small older outbuilding.
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Semi truck pushed over on US 127.
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Trees down on Kensington Road.
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A number of large trees snapped and uprooted in Okemos.
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Multiple trees and wires down.
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Multiple trees down with one power pole down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Caused tree damage along the path as well as minor damage to homes. Several outbuildings were lost along the path.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado caused damage to multiple homes including a two story home that lost its rood. Several other homes had roof and siding damage. There was also damage to barn and outbuildings along the path. Tree damage was also noted during the survey.
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Large trees down.
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Assisted living facility had roof partially torn off.
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Numerous trees, limbs and power lines were brought down.
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Several large trees were blown down near Haslett.
Hail Hail
Large hail over an inch in diameter and damaging winds were reported.
Hail Hail
There were several reports of large hail from across much of Ingham county.
Hail Hail
There were numerous reports of large hail in the vicinity of Lansing and Dimondale.
Hail Hail
Numerous reports of hail of around an inch in diameter were received in the vicinity of Lansing.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to ten inches of snow fell from the morning of the 12th through the early morning hours of the 17th.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported by the Stockbridge fire department.
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A wind gust to 55 knots was measured at WLNS tv. Several trees and limbs and power lines were blown down.
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Several trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported east of Dansville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Seven inches of snow fell in Okemos and Mason and six to seven inches of snow fell across most of Ingham county.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A half an inch of freezing rain was reported across portions of Ingham county. A half an inch of freezing rain was reported in Okemos.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Five to thirteen inches of snow was reported along with strong winds that resulted in near whiteout conditions as times.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Lansing area received 7 to 8 inches of snow and approximately six to ten inches of snow fell across portions of Ingham county.
Hail Hail
Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported.
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Several trees were blown down across portions of Ingham county.
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Several trees were blown down in and near Leslie.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported eight to fourteen inches of snow across the county and Lansing set a daily record snowfall for the date of 13.3 inches.
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Tree damage was reported near Lansing.
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Trained spotters reported that several tree limbs were blown down across the area.
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Several trees and tree limbs were blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail up to one inch in diameter was reported just east of Leslie.
Hail Hail
The public reported one inch diameter hail.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1 |
| 2007 | 22 | 2 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 13 | 3 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 9 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |