East Tawas, MI Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
Hot Rankings
The chance of earthquake damage in East Tawas is about the same as Michigan average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in East Tawas is much lower than Michigan average and is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #560
| East Tawas, MI | 0.01 |
| Michigan | 0.04 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| East Tawas, MI | 0.0000 |
| Michigan | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #703
| East Tawas, MI | 58.79 |
| Michigan | 140.33 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 1,071 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of East Tawas, MI were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 18 | Cold: | 10 | Dense Fog: | 4 | Drought: | 0 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 36 | Hail: | 312 | Heat: | 2 | Heavy Snow: | 110 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 7 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 15 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 429 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 3 | Winter Storm: | 66 | Winter Weather: | 25 |
| Other: | 34 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near East Tawas, MI.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near East Tawas, MI.
No historical earthquake events found in or near East Tawas, MI.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 24 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near East Tawas, MI.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 7.0 | 1953-06-08 | 2 | 44°20'N / 83°38'W | 44°27'N / 83°20'W | 16.60 Miles | 833 Yards | 4 | 13 | 250K | 0 | Iosco |
| 18.4 | 1991-03-27 | 3 | 44°23'N / 83°54'W | 44°30'N / 83°41'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Iosco |
| 18.5 | 1991-03-27 | 3 | 44°30'N / 83°41'W | 44°37'N / 83°19'W | 23.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Alcona |
| 19.3 | 1977-07-04 | 2 | 44°03'N / 83°41'W | 2.50 Miles | 90 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Arenac | |
| 21.8 | 1991-03-27 | 3 | 44°27'N / 83°53'W | 44°30'N / 83°48'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Iosco |
| 21.8 | 1991-03-27 | 3 | 44°30'N / 83°48'W | 44°39'N / 83°33'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Alcona |
| 21.9 | 1976-03-30 | 3 | 44°16'N / 83°56'W | 44°22'N / 83°55'W | 6.40 Miles | 117 Yards | 1 | 7 | 250K | 0 | Ogemaw |
| 22.7 | 1991-03-27 | 3 | 44°20'N / 83°58'W | 44°23'N / 83°54'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Ogemaw |
| 23.8 | 1974-04-12 | 2 | 44°10'N / 83°56'W | 0.80 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Ogemaw | |
| 24.4 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 44°36'N / 83°41'W | 44°39'N / 83°36'W | 4.90 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Alcona |
| 27.8 | 1993-04-24 | 2 | 44°09'N / 84°08'W | 44°13'N / 83°55'W | 7.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 3 | 50K | 0 | Arenac And Ogemaw |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down in Alger in extreme northwest Arenac County around 1822 EST. The tornado moved northeast and lifted briefly after crossing Highway M-33. The tornado touched down with greater strength just before crossing into Ogemaw County where the Rifle River crosses the Ogemaw/Arenac County line. The tornado then moved into Mills Township/Skidway Lake through a subdivision comprised mainly of mobile homes and cottages, reaching F2 strength. It lifted briefly, about 0.75 mile northeast of the river, then touched down again and traveled another 6 miles, moving out of dense woods and into mostly open fields. A total of 17 mobile homes, 3 homes or cottages, 7 travel trailers, 4 garages, a barn, and 3 vehicles were destroyed or badly damaged. Six people, in 3 of the mobile homes that were completely destroyed were warned by the approaching roar, and in each case, took some action that ultimately saved their lives. Three were hospitalized with injuries. The tornado lifted just west of Prescott. Tree and power line damage occurred with the tornado itself, and up to 0.1 mile either side of the tornado path. Structure damage and personal property loss in Ogemaw County is estimated at around $250,000, with another $110,000 in tree damage or loss. | |||||||||||
| 31.9 | 1991-03-27 | 3 | 44°29'N / 84°03'W | 44°30'N / 84°05'W | 7.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Ogemaw |
| 32.3 | 1984-06-12 | 3 | 43°42'N / 83°44'W | 43°57'N / 83°08'W | 38.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Huron |
| 34.2 | 1991-03-27 | 2 | 44°15'N / 84°16'W | 44°19'N / 84°05'W | 6.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Ogemaw |
| 34.3 | 1976-03-30 | 3 | 44°10'N / 84°12'W | 44°20'N / 84°09'W | 11.40 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 10 | 250K | 0 | Ogemaw |
| 36.3 | 1953-06-08 | 3 | 44°49'N / 83°28'W | 1.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Alcona | |
| 36.5 | 1973-07-31 | 2 | 43°53'N / 84°00'W | 43°54'N / 83°56'W | 2.30 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bay |
| 37.1 | 1976-03-30 | 3 | 44°08'N / 84°13'W | 44°10'N / 84°12'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Gladwin | ||
| 41.9 | 1974-07-04 | 2 | 43°41'N / 83°15'W | 43°45'N / 83°10'W | 5.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Huron |
| 44.8 | 2007-10-18 | 2 | 44°56'N / 83°37'W | 44°56'N / 83°36'W | 0 | 0 | 245K | 0K | Alpena | ||
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The third tornado from this parent thunderstorm, and sixth and final tornado of the day, this one was only on the ground momentarily, with a quarter-mile long track. However, this quick touchdown produced substantial damage near Borke Road. One home had its second story ripped off. A nearby mobile home was destroyed, and two barns were significantly damaged. Some livestock (cows and chickens) were killed. Trees in the area were also heavily damaged. Winds were estimated at up to 110 mph, making it an EF2. EPISODE NARRATIVE: An historic tornado outbreak rocked Northern Lower Michigan on the afternoon and evening of October 18th. The day started out cool and rainy, but a dry slot aloft allowed sunshine to break out in the afternoon. Temperatures rose into the lower to middle 70s in parts of the area. The warm and humid air was unstable enough to fuel multiple rounds of thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening hours. There was a tremendous amount of shear in the atmosphere, and many storms quickly became supercells with rotating updrafts. This was an environment conducive to tornadoes, as several lines of discrete supercells crossed Northern Lower Michigan. Northern Lower Michigan had a record six tornadoes on the day. The previous high was five, set on June 17 1992. Unfortunately, the Kalkaska tornado produced a fatality. That was the first tornado fatality in Northern Lower Michigan since March 30 1976, when a single death occurred in Ogemaw County. | |||||||||||
| 45.2 | 2007-10-18 | 2 | 44°38'N / 84°18'W | 44°45'N / 84°07'W | 12.00 Miles | 865 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.4M | 0K | Oscoda |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The Oscoda County tornado may have been the strongest of the six on the day. Thankfully, it spent almost all of its lifetime in unpopulated areas of the Huron National Forest, though that makes its strength difficult to estimate. Tens of thousands of trees were estimated to have been uprooted or otherwise downed, and many power lines were downed. About 16 structures were damaged, mostly outbuildings or cabins. Three cabins, near Cherry Lane and Cherry Creek Road, were destroyed. Winds were estimated at 115 mph, making it an EF2. EPISODE NARRATIVE: An historic tornado outbreak rocked Northern Lower Michigan on the afternoon and evening of October 18th. The day started out cool and rainy, but a dry slot aloft allowed sunshine to break out in the afternoon. Temperatures rose into the lower to middle 70s in parts of the area. The warm and humid air was unstable enough to fuel multiple rounds of thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening hours. There was a tremendous amount of shear in the atmosphere, and many storms quickly became supercells with rotating updrafts. This was an environment conducive to tornadoes, as several lines of discrete supercells crossed Northern Lower Michigan. Northern Lower Michigan had a record six tornadoes on the day. The previous high was five, set on June 17 1992. Unfortunately, the Kalkaska tornado produced a fatality. That was the first tornado fatality in Northern Lower Michigan since March 30 1976, when a single death occurred in Ogemaw County. | |||||||||||
| 45.3 | 1999-07-03 | 2 | 44°52'N / 84°09'W | 44°46'N / 83°55'W | 16.00 Miles | 120 Yards | 0 | 2 | 1.5M | 0 | Oscoda |
| Brief Description: Continuation of Montmorency County tornado. Most extensive area of damage occurred here. See narrative below. Tornado continued into Alcona county. A thunderstorm developed rapidly over the city of Gaylord around 7 pm. The storm brought only very heavy rains to the city of Gaylord, then raced southeast toward Lewiston. By 720 pm, the storm was moving at 50 mph and strong rotation was noted, prompting a Tornado Warning. An F1 tornado formed just minutes after passing southeast of Lewiston. It then moved out of Montmorency county into Oscoda county. By 732 pm, the storm strengthened to an F2 and reached the city of Comins, cutting it in two. It completely destroyed a Parsonage, Mennonite Church, Township Hall, Fire Department and Post Office within the town of Comins. The storm also destroyed 10 homes and damaged 45 others, in addition to destroying 4 businesses and damaging 4 others. The park facilities on the east side of Comins also sustained substantial damage. The tornado continued out of Comins as an F1, continuing into Alcona county where 16 homes were damaged along the path from the county line to Barton City. The tornado lifted in the vicinity of Barton City around 8 pm. Extensive tree damage was also noted along the 20 mile damage path of the tornado, with path widths ranging from 60 to 120 yards. | |||||||||||
| 47.3 | 1965-04-11 | 2 | 43°34'N / 83°38'W | 43°39'N / 83°29'W | 9.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tuscola |
| 48.1 | 1984-06-12 | 3 | 43°35'N / 83°56'W | 43°42'N / 83°44'W | 10.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 2 | 2.5M | 0 | Bay |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.