Ogemaw 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.
16
Tornado reports
51
Hail reports
4
Floods since 1996
247
All events
2
Deaths
$40.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ogemaw County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
A tree was downed onto an occupied vehicle on Sage Lake Road near Craun Road. The driver was killed, while a passenger suffered minor injuries.
A lightning strike injured six people at the Rifle River State Recreation Area. All were transported to a hospital in West Branch, where they were treated and released.
These were the largest known hailstones in northern lower Michigan history. Hail reached just slightly larger than softballs, a few miles north of West Branch. Immense property destruction resulted, with many, many vehicles considered to be total losses, and roofs and siding dent…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widspread tree and infrastructure damage across the county, with radial ice accretion of around 0.25 inches, resulting in nearly half the county's utility customers being without power by the morning of the 16th.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
West Branch Community Airport reported an apparent temperature of -20F. Lows in the area were as low as -11.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills as low as -26F reported at the West Branch Community Airport, KY31. Actual low temperature of -16F measured at West Branch cooperative observer site.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Apparent temperatures near West Branch, MI as low as -26F on the morning of the the 23rd, and -28F on the morning of the 24th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals of 7-8 inches countywide. Highest total of 8.0 inches near West Branch.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple reports of 8-12 inches of snow across northern Ogemaw county, near the Rose City/Lupton areas.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of hail up to the size of golf balls in the vicinity of Rose City in northern Ogemaw county, Michigan.
Hail Hail
Hail up to golf ball size in west central Ogemaw county between West Branch and Rose City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of some tree damage in west central Ogemaw county, including a large tree down on W. Clear Lake Rd. near Fairview Rd. Power outages in the area. Additional reports of some damage to a deck near West Branch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts downed powerlines. Heavy rain accompanied thunderstorms as well, leading to localized ponding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts resulted in downed tree limbs and powerlines, resulting in several power outages in northeastern Ogemaw County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports to local law enforcement of several trees down.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
West Branch airport reported 40mph gust associated with wake low passage. Power outages and trees down on lines were reported in the West Branch area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in front of the Dollar General in Rose City. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down. Time estimated via radar.
High Wind High Wind
Trees down/power outages through the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager estimates 60 mph wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ogemaw county dispatch reports numerous areas with trees downed and power outages, including Peach Lake and W Finerty Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines down in Skidway/Prescott area of Ogemaw county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed onto a pickup truck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed onto a pole barn.
Flood Flood
Widespread areal flooding developed in central and southern Ogemaw County on the 18th. Many creeks and rivers rose out of their banks, including the Rifle River system. Many roads across the county were closed. The Prescott area was especially hard hit, with some property damage …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto power lines. The tree ignited and partially burned.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home lost most of its roof to a thunderstorm wind gust.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph touched down 4 miles northeast of West Branch, crossing Mud Lake Road. Damage was mostly confined to two homes on the east side of Mud Lake Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were broken off of trees. Several power poles were knocked over.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado developed over George Lake, and crossed Maple Avenue at the north end of the lake before dissipating. Maximum winds were estimated at 80 mph. Damage was done to docks, outbuildings, and the siding of a few homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A single, large tree was downed, taking down a power line and landing on a parked vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many trees were downed in central portions of Ogemaw County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A single, large tree was uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed near Sage Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed onto houses.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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