Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1975 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
0
Floods since 1996
119
All events
0
Deaths
$1.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Schoolcraft County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a tree blocking Southside Rd a half mile north of M-94. Time approximated by broadcast media who forwarded the report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A MDOT mesonet station near Manistique reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Eight 12-inch diameter trees were snapped and uprooted by thunderstorm outflow winds from decaying cluster of thunderstorms to the west. Report was from social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report from Facebook of trees and branches down near Indian Lake. Time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A public report of observed and measured tennis ball sized hail along White Head Road and Forest Service Highway 13 near the Alger and Schoolcraft County line. Time of the report was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Two-inch diameter hail was reported eight miles west-northwest of Steuben. A photo was sent of a hailstone about 30-45 minutes after it fell so some melting occurred. Time of the report was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A WFO Marquette storm survey team observed widespread microburst damage around Straits Lake in Schoolcraft County on the evening of the 10th. Significant tree damage was observed, including uprooted and snapped large pine trees. In addition, multiple trees had fallen on some stru…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A microburst struck Indian River Campground southeast of Steuben in Schoolcraft County on the afternoon of the 14th. Over 50 large trees were snapped or uprooted over a 300 x 200 yard area. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph. Fortunately, all of the campsites were empty…
Hail Hail
There was a public report of nickel-sized hail in Manistique.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
The Director of Public Safety for Manistique submitted a photo of a funnel cloud near Manistique. The time of the report was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a delayed report from the local hospital emergency coordinator of several trees down in and around Manistique resulting in power outages around town and at the hospital.
Hail Hail
There was a public report of penny-sized hail four miles northwest of Manistique.
Hail Hail
There was public report of estimated one inch diameter hail west of Indian Lake. The observer arrived onsite around 30 minutes after the hail had fallen and found nickel-sized hail covering the ground at the time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a delayed report of three fruit trees of approximately six inches in diameter uprooted.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A trained spotter measured 2.46 inches of rainfall in Manistique in less than 12 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Two-day rainfall totals across the county generally ranged between two and three inches with the highest amounts reported near Manistique in southern Schoolcraft County.
Hail Hail
Dime to penny sized hail observed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
There was a public report of 2.79 inches of rain at Manistique in approximately 10 hours. Germfask measured 2.56 inches over the same period.
Hail Hail
There was a delayed public report of golf ball sized hail near Germfask. Hail size was estimated between 1.50 and 1.75 inches with hail nearly covering the ground.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station at Germfask measured 2.10 inches of rainfall in 36 hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The observer near Cooks measured over five inches of rainfall over an approximate 24-hour period. Over five inches of rain also fell in Manistique.
Hail Hail
Penny to nickel-sized hail was reported along with 40 mph wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Hail measured at 1.5 inches in diameter fell at the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The spotter four miles west of Gulliver measured 1.90 inches of storm total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The observer near Cooks measured 2.06 inches of rainfall.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A six-inch diameter tree limb was reported down on Birch Street near Indian Lake, MI. Storms also dumped three to four inches of rain between Manistique and Gulliver.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees were observed along Highway 94 north of Steuben.
Hail Hail
Small branches were also snapped from trees.
Hail Hail
The hail lasted about four minutes and covered the ground.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees knocked down in the vicinity of Cooks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree down on Triangle Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large trees down
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail reported.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees blown down along Highway M-94 just north of the Indian River Bridge.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along Highway M-77 and adjoining side roads.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines down near Indian Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Awnings blown off campers. Trees down.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
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