Saginaw County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
30
Tornado reports
126
Hail reports
40
Floods since 1996
647
All events
0
Deaths
$68.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Saginaw County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 30 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.
The Saginaw River experienced moderate flooding due to the heavy rainfall across the Tri-cities, with the river cresting at 22.32 feet during the evening of May 22nd. In Saginaw County, there were numerous structures that suffered flood damage. A total of 148 buildings suffered m…
The Saginaw River at Saginaw crested at 22.42 feet on April 21st at 1045Z.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
During the afternoon and evening hours, heat index values at the Saginaw Airport (KMBS) reached 100 to 103 degrees. Overnight heat index values of 80 to 85 degrees were also observed.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down in Freeland, along with power outages in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Saginaw Township.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down in Freeland, Michigan, just south of the Freeland Road, Washington Road, and Webster Road intersection. The tornado caused roof damage to businesses just south of Freeland and Washington Roads, then continued north-northwest. Several homes sustained siding …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A healthy, 24-inch-diameter tree was reported down.
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Multiple trees down near Harry Browne Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started in a field on northwest side of W Birch Run Rd and Amman Rd. It first produced EF-0 damage with two rows of pine trees uprooted, along with removing siding from an outbuilding. The tornado then continued northeast toward Fergus Rd and Gasper Rd where more pine…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down just to the northwest of Roedel Rd and S Reimer Rd. EF-0 damage occurred along the path of the tornado as it moved southeast. Two barns were damaged and lost the majority of roofing. Some siding on an adjacent house was also ripped off. Pine trees were up…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall totals of 7.8 inches in St. Charles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof suffered wind damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs repored down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down in the vicinity of Dempsey Road and Walnut Street, southwest of the Kimberly Oaks Golf Club, where numerous soft and hardwood trees were uprooted. A few stands of pine trees were also sheared off. The tornado continued to track northeast, crossing the Bad…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree fell onto house collpasing a portion of the roof.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Reports from local media, emergency management, and fire officials. Damage started near the intersection of Ditch and Gasper Roads with a couple of barns damaged, a garage blown off of the foundation and another garage with a door and wall blown out. Also in this area were a few …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down on houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wall damage, foundation damage, and a bent door to residential property.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two to four inch diameter tree limbs downed, along with a pine tree uprooted.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limb fell onto a power line.
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Trees reported down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
High Wind High Wind
Measured gust at Saginaw International Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured at Saginaw International Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A car port was blown into the air and landed about 200 feet away, taking down power lines in the process.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several 6-8 inch diameter tree limbs reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Saginaw International Airport.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 2 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 | 42 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 38 | 1 |
| 2004 | 28 | 3 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 2 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 4 |
| 1996 | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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