Mecosta County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
39
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
218
All events
0
Deaths
$31.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mecosta County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
Tornado touched down on Ferris State University in Big Rapids, 7 students injured, 5 others treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. The most serious injury was a broken arm.
Flooding from heavy rain resulted in road closures and damage to roads, bridges and culverts in Big Rapids with businesses and public spaces impacted. Ferris State University had multiple buildings take on water.
Peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
Significant flooding occurred on rivers and streams across Mecosta county due to significant rainfall from early to mid April.
A significant ice jam on the Muskegon River resulted in evacuations of over a dozen homes along the Muskegon River near Rogers Heights, all of which were flooded. Riverside Drive and 183rd Avenue (12th Mile Road) in particular were local areas of particularly significant flooding…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 5 and 8 inches of snow occurred across the county. Most of this fell in a 12 hour period.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow amounts in Mecosta County were 2-5 inches with winds gusting over 40 mph for much of the 26th and early on the 27th. Travel was significantly impacted.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down in Big Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large limbs and trees were blown down near Big Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power lines and trees were blown down near Big Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some wind damage and hail was reported near Stanwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
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 tree and a few limbs were blown down near Morley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around six inches of snow fell in Big Rapids and across much of Mecosta 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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around six to eight inches of snow fell across portions of Mecosta county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across Mecosta county.
Hail Hail
Up to one inch diameter hail was reported near Remus.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter sized covered portions of M-66.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred with a path length of about 3 miles. A wood-sided barn was destroyed just south of the 80th Avenue and 5 Mile intersection. The tornado passed over the power substation at 75th Avenue and 5 mile and then proceeded northe…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Flood Flood
The Chippewa Vista subdivision had some flooding due to flooding on the Chippewa River near Barryton.
Hail Hail
The public reported very large hail up to one and three quarters inches in diameter across portions of Mecosta county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Nine inches of snow was reported by CoCoRaHs observers near Big Rapids and Sylvester.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions were reported at times with wind gusts to near 50 mph that resulted in blowing snow and near zero visibilities.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Up 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
Twelve to as much as sixteen inches was reported.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado occurred over rural parts of Mecosta county. A manufactured home was destroyed at the start of the damage path near Washington Road and 137th Avenue. The tornado then snapped trees along Washington Road before lifting at 125th Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage from thunderstorm winds estimated at 75-90 mph stretched from Paris to Big Rapids to Stanwood. Numerous downed trees and damage to property from falling trees was found with the worst damage northwest of Stanwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An isolated afternoon severe thunderstorm brought down numerous trees and power lines across portions of Mecosta county. The most significant damage occurred near Horse Head Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four inches of heavy wet snow and some light ice accumulations were reported in Mecosta county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Eight inches of snow was reported in Barryton. 7.3 inches was reported in Sylvester.
Sleet Sleet
Two to four inches of sleet was reported.
Hail Hail
The media reported one inch diameter hail near Big Rapids.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Remus.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail near Mecosta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported that numerous trees were blown down with power outages in Big Rapids and that a trailer was blown over.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Three to four inches of new snow combined with very strong wind gusts of up to 50 to 55 mph to produce near whiteout conditions at times on the 21st.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph caused numerous power outages in Mecosta county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An amateur radio operator reported significant tree and structural damage on 80th avenue between M20 and Garfield. Boats were also flipped in a boat yard.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A severe thunderstorm produced multiple brief EF-0 tornadoes along a more than 50 mile path from Muskegon county northeast through Newaygo county into Mecosta county. The tornadoes were on the ground for very short periods of time. Mostly tree damage was incurred but there was al…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
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