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Allen Park, MI Tornado History — 80 Tornadoes Since 1950

Michigan · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Allen Park, MI had?

Allen Park has had 80 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Allen Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Allen Park was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Allen Park?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Allen Park, with 24 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 80 tornadoes on record near Allen Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
80
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
13.8% of total
Peak Month
June
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Allen Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

2026 0+3 prelim
2025 1
2024 1
2023 6
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 4
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 4
2009 0
2008 1
2007 1

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Allen Park since December 29, 2025

These are 3 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary EF2° September 3, 2026
2 NE Comerica Park, Wayne County, MI
An EF-2 tornado impacted east Detroit on the afternoon of September 3... touching down near the Poletown East neighborhood and tracking southeastward... eventually cros (DTX)
Preliminary EF1° April 15, 2026
1 SW Melvindale, Wayne County, MI
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred in Lincoln Park on April 15. A brief tornado touched down near Wall Ave and Ruth Ave... and continued across res (DTX)
Preliminary EF1° April 4, 2026
2 NE Willis, Wayne County, MI
NWS storm survey confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred in Van Buren Twp on April 4. The tornado started just south of Martz Rd between Rawsonville Rd and Hoeft Rd... contin (DTX)

Within 25 miles of Allen Park. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Allen Park

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Allen Park and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 18, 2025 and the most recent on June 18, 2025. It is already counted in the Allen Park totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

June 18, 2025
1 NE Fraser, Macomb County, MI
Probable tornado with downed large limbs near Kelly Rd between 14 and 15 Mile Rd. (DTX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 9
1970s 20
1980s 15
1990s 8
2000s 3
2010s 9
2020s 8

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 26
EF1 26
EF2 17
EF3 6
EF4 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 10
May 6
Jun 24
Jul 13
Aug 12
Sep 9
Oct 1
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Allen Park

48 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Allen Park since 1950, across 6 events. 868 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Allen Park.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities along a 90.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Allen Park

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
F2 on July 2, 1997 — 2,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 90.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Allen Park

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Allen Park, with 20 of the 80 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Allen Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Allen Park, 52 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Allen Park is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Allen Park has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 6, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Allen Park, MI had?
Since 1950, 80 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Allen Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Allen Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Allen Park was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Allen Park?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Allen Park, with 24 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 Allen Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Allen Park, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 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 Allen Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Allen Park was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Allen Park?
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