Monroe County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
41
Tornado reports
112
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
644
All events
21
Deaths
$116.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Monroe County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 41 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.
Freezing fog, accompanied by near zero visibilities, created very slippery conditions on area roads. This led to numerous accidents during the morning rush hour traffic. A semi-truck rollover accident at the northbound I-75 and I-275 junction resulted in the death of a person (in…
The River Raisin at Dundee crested at flood stage of 650 feet at 1 am on the 13th. Further downstream, the River Raisin at Monroe rose above flood stage of 9 feet at 7 pm on the 10th. The river crested at 9.4 feet at noon on the 13th.Flooded basements and roads were common across…
A tornado touched down at 211 am at County Line Road and Rankin Road in Monroe county. This tornado then tracked east southeast, moving through Dundee at 217 AM. Maximum sustained winds of 130 to 135 mph where estimated just west of Dundee, which is classified at a high end EF2. …
Homes had to be evacuated in Luna Pier. Lake shore flooding was reported in Bangor Township, with water reportedly reaching houses. Several streets reported flooding along the Monroe Shoreline, specifically in La Salle Township. Significant flooding reported over Grand Beach and …
A tornado touched down at 233 am just southwest of Woodland Beach. The tornado tracked 5 miles to the northeast, reaching Estral Beach at 239 am before moving into Lake Erie. The path width was 500 yards with estimated maximum winds of 90 mph, which is classified at an EF1. This …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Monroe AWOS (KTTF) observed heat index values between 100 degrees and 108 degrees on June 30th. That night, heat index values remained above 80 degrees.
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Multiple large trees and wires were reported down across northern Monroe County.
Heat Heat
Heat index values of 100 to 103 degrees were observed in Monroe during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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Measured on a handheld anemometer.
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Multiple trees and power lines were reported down countywide, with the highest concentration across northern sections.
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Damage to trees and power lines started around the I-275 and I-75 interchange and spread east toward Estral Beach.
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Metal tower attached to the north side and on top of the grain elevators blown east and collapsed on the train tracks in front of the grain elevators. Tarp roofing damage also noted across the street on Lynch Road.
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Numerous trees downed in the vicinity of Piehl Rd., Summerfield Rd., Erie Rd., and St. Anthony Rd. Damage to two homes reported on Piehl Rd.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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Power line reported down.
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A few trees reported blown blown.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado developed south of Milan, tracking northeast and impacting a neighborhood along Wabash Road. A couple of homes sustained damage to siding and lost roofing materials. A few large tree limbs and trees were also snapped. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.
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Downed electrical pole reported.
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Downed electrical pole reported.
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Numerous trees blown down across the County, especially north of the city of Monroe.
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A tree and several large tree limbs observed down in Carleton, along with power lines.
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A large tree was snapped in half.
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Multiple trees and wires reported down in Exeter Township.
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Multiple large trees and wires reported blown down, some of which fell onto houses in Bedford Township.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The weak tornado touched down in a farm field in Ash Township north of Newport Road and half a mile west of North Telegraph Road. The tornado tracked southeast and hit Frenchtown Villa Mobile Home Park where the bulk of the damage occurred on the north side of the park. Roofs wer…
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MDOT reported a tree down.
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MDOT reported a tree down.
Flood Flood
Flood waters from the flash flooding slowly receded.
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Large trees observed blown down.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 2 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | 27 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 3 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 1 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 4 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 |
| 1973 | 6 | 4 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 3 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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