Isabella County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
50
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
261
All events
0
Deaths
$93.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Isabella County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The Isabella County Road Commission reported that at one point over 100 roads across portions of Isabella county in and around Mount Pleasant were closed due to flooding. A mesonet station near Mt. Pleasant reported that 6.88 inches of rain fell from June 22nd into the early morn…
Peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding on rivers and streams across Isabella county.
Isabella county emergency management and law enforcement reported that several roads were flooded and washed out and that the Central Michigan Community Hospital also was partially flooded due to over 4 inches of rain that fell in just two and a half hours during the evening hour…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across southern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees on power lines by River Rd and Shepherd Rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 6 and 9 inches of snow were measured in various spots around the county. Significant travel disruption occurred at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in and near Mt. Pleasant.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One and a half to two feet of snow fell from the morning of the 12th through the early morning hours of the 17th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 911 center reported multiple trees were blown down across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around six to eight inches of snow fell in Big Rapids and across much of Isabella county along with wind gusts to around 40 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to eight inches of snow was reported along with strong winds that resulted in near whiteout conditions as times.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fourteen trees and several power lines were blown down across Isabella county.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A narrow funnel cloud briefly developed in Rosebush.
Flood Flood
Flooded fields and some minor road damage in and around Rosebush.
High Wind High Wind
A 59 mph peak wind gust was reported at Mt. Pleasant airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down and signs were ripped off some buildings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were blown down near the CMU campus in Mt. Pleasant.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Isolated tree damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down and some blocked area roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down and blocked area roads several miles east of Brinton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down just south of Mt. Pleasant. A 66 mph peak wind gust was recorded.
Flood Flood
A few buildings were flooded in Mt. Pleasant.
Hail Hail
The public reported one inch diameter hail near Sheperd.
Flood Flood
Multiple cars were flooded on Mission street in Mt. Pleasant. One unit in an apartment complex also had flooding in that area.
Hail Hail
Hail up to an inch and a half was reported at Central Michigan University.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Seven inches of snow was reported in Weidman.
Blizzard Blizzard
Wind gusts to near 50 mph resulted in blizzard conditions with blowing snow and near zero visibilities.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A half to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Eight to eleven inches was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A dozen reports of trees down across area roads were received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Area law enforcement reported that a few trees were blown down and blocked area roads in southern Isabella county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The temperature at Mt. Pleasant municipal airport reached 93 degrees with a dew point of 75 degrees. This resulted in a heat index reading of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Isabella county central dispatch reported that several 10-14 inch diameter trees were blown down near Beal City. One inch diameter hail was also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported that the north side of a barn was blown out by strong winds. The east facing doors of the barn were also blown out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported that wind driven hail caused damage to the siding of two homes just north of Mt. Pleasant. Shingle damage was also incurred to the roof of one home and one tree was blow down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported near Blanchard.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four inches of heavy wet snow and some light ice accumulations were reported in Isabella county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to seven inches of snow reported in portions of Isabella county resulting in very hazardous travel conditions.
Sleet Sleet
Two to four inches of sleet was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Isabella county emergency manager reported that scattered trees were blown down across portions of Isabella county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was blown down and several cattle were killed near Brinton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Isabella county officials reported that severeal treees were blown down on University Avenue in and near Mt. Pleasant and that at least one home was damaged by a fallen tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Isabella county road commission reported that multiple trees were blown down on Winn road just south of M-20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down near Blanchard.
Hail Hail
Trained spotters reported inch to inch an a quarter diameter hail near Blanchard and Rosebush.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line winds of up to around 80 mph destroyed a barn and snapped off several trees as well as lofted a pontoon boat into an open field.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof was blown off and several trees were blown down near Weidman and Edmore.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1969 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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