How many tornadoes has Adrian, MI had?
Adrian has had 75 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Adrian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Adrian was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.
When is tornado season in Adrian?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Adrian, with 18 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 75 tornadoes on record near Adrian.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
75
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
5.3% of total
Peak Month
June
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Adrian
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
2
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
4
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
12
1970s
18
1980s
18
1990s
8
2000s
2
2010s
7
2020s
4
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
25
EF1
31
EF2
15
EF3
2
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
6
Apr
13
May
14
Jun
18
Jul
8
Aug
15
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Adrian
47 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Adrian since 1950, across 4 events. 651 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Adrian.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities along a 90.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Adrian
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 23 fatalities, 90.3 mi path, 1,760 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 90.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 30, 2025.
What the record shows near Adrian
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Adrian, with 18 of the 75 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Adrian record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Adrian, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Adrian is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Adrian has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 4, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Adrian, MI had?
Since 1950, 75 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Adrian. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Adrian?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Adrian was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Adrian?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Adrian, with 18 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Adrian been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Adrian, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Adrian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Adrian was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.
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