Mackinac storm history
Storm events recorded in Mackinac, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
157
Total events
4
Tornadoes
18
Hail
5
Floods
2
Deaths
$478K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 16 year old male was carried by rip currents away from the beach and out to deeper water. His 66 year old grandfather attempted a rescue, but was also overcome by waves and/or rip currents. Onlookers at the scene managed to retrieve the two, but revival attempts were unsuccessf…
Hail Hail
Report of nickel size hail 7.5 miles WNW of Hessel in eastern Mackinac county.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail in Hessel. Time estimated by radar.
Blizzard Blizzard
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A camper was flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge. A 60 mph gust was measured at the Mackinac Island Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
High Wind High Wind
Some tree damage was observed along the Lake Michigan coastline, and near St Ignace.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
High Wind High Wind
Scattered downed trees and power outages were reported across all of Mackinac County.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed on the north side of the city of St Ignace, as well as on Mackinac Island.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts to 60 mph were estimated in the Curtis area.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The waterspout formed from an otherwise unimpressive rain shower on the Helmer Bay portion of Manistique Lake in Luce County. It drifted south, crossing into Mackinac County, and soon dissipated over the southeastern portion of the lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
High Wind High Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A large culvert washed out, rendering East Lake Road impassable just north of Moran. A pick-up truck fell into the washed-out section, which the driver did not see just after rounding a corner.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |