Tornado Alerts Near Topinabee, MI 49791

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Topinabee

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Topinabee area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.5 tornados

Peak season month August

Total on record 23 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Topinabee

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 75 yd	None	56 mi	Aug 11, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 30 yd	None	18 mi	Sep 1, 2014
EF2	Considerable damage	4.1 mi × 430 yd	None	46 mi	Oct 18, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	10.2 mi × 215 yd	None	13 mi	Oct 18, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	44 mi	Jun 13, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	17 mi	Aug 1, 2002
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	16 mi	Aug 1, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 110 yd	None	27 mi	Aug 1, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	45 mi	Jun 15, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 9, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 50 yd	None	31 mi	Aug 21, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	54 mi	Sep 3, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	3.3 mi × 70 yd	None	51 mi	Aug 12, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 40 yd	None	20 mi	Aug 12, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	1.1 mi × 40 yd	None	22 mi	Aug 12, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	13 mi	Aug 18, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	5.1 mi × 40 yd	None	44 mi	Jul 12, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	71 mi	Apr 1, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1.7 mi × 20 yd	None	38 mi	Aug 8, 1986
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	66 mi	Apr 19, 1980
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 60 yd	None	11 mi	Aug 16, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	67 mi	Aug 5, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	3.8 mi × 33 yd	None	31 mi	Jul 31, 1977

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Topinabee over 13 years

23

Total tornados on record

0.5

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Aug

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

13

EF1

8

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1977 2021

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 ALPENA, MI Oct 18, 2007

4.1 mi path

EF2 CHARLEVOIX, MI Jul 31, 1977

3.8 mi path

EF1 CHEBOYGAN, MI Oct 18, 2007

10.2 mi path

EF1 CHIPPEWA, MI Jul 12, 1987

5.1 mi path

EF1 CHEBOYGAN, MI Aug 12, 1988

4 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Topinabee sees the most tornado activity in Aug. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

PEAK

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Topinabee

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Topinabee with live tracking