Monroe storm history
Storm events recorded in Monroe, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
624
Total events
41
Tornadoes
108
Hail
36
Floods
21
Deaths
$116.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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 …
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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.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The weak tornado touched down on Carleton Rockwood Road, one mile east of Telegraph Road. The tornado tracked eastward across Armstrong Road where there were numerous large tree limbs down. There were multiple trees that were snapped and tops taken off, along with some house shin…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over northeast Monroe county with up around 5 inches of rain reported caused flash flooding. Residential streets were submerged in water in and around Monroe.
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Tree reported blown down on house.
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Tree reported blown down on house in Monroe Township.
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Multiple trees reported blown down.
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Multiple trees reported blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Reports of downed trees and power lines.
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Several large tree limbs reported down.
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Trees and wires reported down.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado touched down near Dixie Highway and the north part of the Detroit Beach neighborhood. Damage in this area was mainly large limbs down with winds estimated to 70 mph. Tornado tracked east-northeast through Woodland Beach where greatest damaged occurred with large limbs dow…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Multiple trees reported down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 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 |