Ogemaw storm history
Storm events recorded in Ogemaw, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
241
Total events
16
Tornadoes
51
Hail
4
Floods
2
Deaths
$40.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 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 |