Ogemaw County, Michigan tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1974). Most recent: August 28, 2018, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMarch5 of 17
StrongestF3Mar 30, 1976
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries22whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Ogemaw County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 2May: 0Jun: 4Jul: 3Aug: 2Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 5 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 6: 23 PM: 1: 1: 46 PM: 2: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
6
EF2
3
EF3
4

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, March 30, 1976

1 deaths, 7 injuries Strongest

F3, March 30, 1976

6.4 mile path Longest path

35 miles, F3

March 27, 1991, whole path Widest

440 yards, F2

April 24, 1993
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 28, 2018EF10.16 mi40 yd00
Aug 17, 2017EF00.26 mi75 yd00
Sep 8, 2015EF18.93 mi75 yd00
Jun 6, 2008EF01.08 mi100 yd00
Jun 25, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 13, 1995F00.1 mi23 yd00
Jul 13, 1995F12.5 mi50 yd01
Jul 6, 1994F10.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 1993F27 mi440 yd03
Mar 27, 1991F321 mi100 yd00
Mar 27, 1991F26 mi100 yd00
Mar 27, 1991F335 mi100 yd00
Jun 13, 1984F10.8 mi37 yd00
Jun 20, 1982F19 mi70 yd01
Mar 30, 1976F36.4 mi117 yd17
Mar 30, 1976F311.4 mi100 yd010
Apr 12, 1974F20.8 mi100 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.