Michigan Tornado History — 1,141 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes does Michigan get per year?
Michigan has had 1,141 tornadoes on record since 1950, including 59 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes — averaging about 15.0 per year since 1950 (about 13.5 per year over the last decade). Counts come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center archive for Michigan. The 77 cities below report tornadoes within their own search radius, so those figures overlap each other and do not sum to the state total.
When was the most recent tornado in Michigan?
The most recent confirmed tornado in our Michigan dataset was an unrated tornado on September 22, 2025. Confirmed records are complete through December 29, 2025; more recent preliminary reports are listed below.
When is tornado season in Michigan?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Michigan, with 256 on record since 1950. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.
Michigan at a Glance
Notable Tornadoes in Michigan
23 preliminary tornado reports in Michigan since December 29, 2025
These are 23 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 preliminary reports.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.