Roscommon storm history
Storm events recorded in Roscommon, Michigan between 1950 and 2025.
261
Total events
9
Tornadoes
54
Hail
3
Floods
2
Deaths
$52.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm winds did widespread tree damage across all but extreme southeast Roscommon County, with well over 100,000 trees down. Most of the trees brought down were the largest and healthiest, as they had the highest tops and heaviest foliage. Widespread damage to residences, …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports of 6-12 inches in central Roscommon county, with highest totals near South Higgins Lake. Some reports of closer to 15 inches on the Crawford/Roscommon county line near/north of the town of Roscommon.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Official snow observer for the Houghton Lake area reported a storm total of 7.2inches. Additional reports of 7 inches in the Roscommon and St. Helen areas within the county.
High Wind High Wind
The Houghton Lake Roscommon County Airport, KHTL, recorded a gust to 61mph at 636pm.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Houghton Lake Roscommon County Airport reported gust to 39mph associated with the wake low passage.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station khtl Houghton Lake - Roscommon County Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Central dispatch reports trees down on top of powerlines near Old US-27 and W Emery Rd. Time estimated via radar.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice Storm Ice Storm
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Tree fell through roof and into home.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County dispatch reports multiple trees down across Roscommon county.
Hail Hail
Time estimated via radar.
Hail Hail
Pea to dime size hail reported in Higgins Lake. Time estimated from radar.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Numerous trees and large limbs were snapped. Eyewitness reported seeing a counter clockwise circulation and debris.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed just east of Prudenville, across Roscommon Road and Misty Pine Trail.
Flood Flood
Areal flooding developed in central and southeast Roscommon County on the 18th. Some creeks and rivers rose out of their banks. Many roads across the county were impacted by high water, and that included a few closures. There was some property damage due to flooding, especially i…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many trees and power lines were downed. Some vehicles, homes, cottages, and other buildings were damaged by falling trees.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Blizzard Blizzard
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed onto a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees were downed, and some homes and cabins were damaged by falling trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power poles were downed in the Twin Lakes area.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large limbs were downed on the southwest side of Higgins Lake, extending up to near Roscommon.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About 35 large trees were downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and multiple power lines were downed near Lake James.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 58 mph gust was measured at the Roscommon County Airport. Large tree limbs were also downed in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and a power line were downed by strong thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and several large tree limbs were downed. A carport was thrown into a stand of trees. Wind gusted to 59 mph at the Roscommon County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |