Muskegon County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
66
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
399
All events
1
Deaths
$63.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Muskegon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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.
Many roads across Muskegon county were flooded and there were also numerous reports of flooded basements. 67 homes sustained major damage and 3 homes incurred minor damage.
Up to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
Peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
Heavy rain caused significant flooding on rivers and streams across Muskegon county.
A peak wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Muskegon airport. Wind gusts of at least 75 mph were estimated based on damage across far southern Muskegon county in the Fruitport area, where hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were blown down. The entire village was left w…
Michigan State Police EMD Damage and Injury Assessment Report indicated $2,458,958 in public damage costs, 42 homes destroyed, 1805 homes damaged, 5 businesses destroyed, and 73 businesses damaged. Two injuries were reported. Total public and private costs have been estimated at …
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Tree down across Harrisburg Road.
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At Muskegon County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow of 3 to 8 inches with some reports of over 12 inches of snow occurred near the lakeshore.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread 6 to 12 inches of snow across the County. This fell in combined with wind gusts over 45 mph. Travel disruption was significant with scattered power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wind gusts over 60 mph with sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph. Around 4 to 7 inches of snow county wide. Numerous traffic accidents and power outages occurred county wide. Blowing snow reduced visibilities to near zero at times. Travel was near impossible at times.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported between 8 and 12 inches of near Lake Michigan in Muskegon County. Travel was disrupted and the bulk of snow fell in a 6-12 hour period.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 8 to 12 inches of snow fell countywide.
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Muskegon County Airport measured wind.
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Multiple large trees down.
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Part of a school gym roof blown off.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple reports of 8 to 12 inches of snow with winds over 45 mph. Some snow totals were at and above 18 inches for this event. Travel disruptions and school closures also reported.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Whitehall. Scattered power outages occurred.
Hail Hail
Hail up to an inch in diameter was reported near Muskegon.
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Wind gusts to near 70 mph downed numerous trees and power lines and caused considerable damage.
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A peak wind gust to 71 mph was recorded at the Muskegon airport ASOS. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Hail Hail
Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported near Montague.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Observers across Muskegon county reported two to two and a half feet of snow fell from the morning of the 12th through the early morning hours of the 17th.
Hail Hail
The public reported seven eighths inch diameter hail near Twin Lake. A report of three quarters inch diameter hail was also received from the public from five miles south southeast of Whitehall.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Muskegon received nearly a foot of snow on October 31st (11.5 inches). A report of nine inches of snow was received from Whitehall. The weight of the heavy wet snow brought down numerous trees and limbs and power lines and close to 40,000 power outages occurred in Muskegon county…
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An emergency manager reported that an isolated severe storm blew down several old barns.
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A peak wind gust to 59 mph was measured with a thunderstorm at the Muskegon county airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Several inches of snow and sleet fell wind gusts to around 40 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions occurred across Muskegon county with eight inches to a foot of snow and very strong winds which gusted to around 50 to 55 mph at times.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to eight inches of snow fell across portions of Muskegon county.
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A tree was blown down onto a road.
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A mesonet station in Muskegon recorded a peak wind gust to 72 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to twelve inches of snow fell across Muskegon county January 5th.
High Wind High Wind
A 63 mph peak wind gust was recorded at Muskegon airport.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust to 68 mph was recorded in Muskegon.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 58 mph was reported at Muskegon airport.
Hail Hail
Hail up to an inch in diameter was reported.
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Severe storms resulted in several reports of wind damage.
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Multiple trees were blown down across eastern Muskegon county.
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Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Merrill Avenue and Fourth Street which also damaged several homes in that area.
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Several trees were blown down across southern Muskegon county.
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Law enforcement reported several trees were blown down across the county.
Hail Hail
Hail up to one and three quarters inches in diameter was reported near Whitehall.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Approximately 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across Muskegon county.
Hail Hail
A public report of hail up to one and three quarters inches in diamter was received from near Twin Lake.
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Several trees were blown down.
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A peak wind gust of 62 mph was reported.
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A 56 knot gust was recorded at the Muskegon county airport.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 1 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 5 | 2 |
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