Allendale, MI Tornado History — 67 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Allendale, MI had?
Allendale has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Allendale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Allendale was an EF0 on May 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in Allendale?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Allendale, with 13 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 67 tornadoes on record near Allendale.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Allendale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Allendale
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Allendale and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 15, 2025 and the most recent on May 15, 2025. It is already counted in the Allendale totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
The tornado developed near Sandy Pines campground and became more intense near the intersection of 138th Avenue and 24th Street. Primary damage consisted of numerous tr (GRR)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Allendale
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Allendale since 1950, across 4 events. 495 injuries have been reported across all events. 1956 was the deadliest year on record near Allendale.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on April 3, 1956, which caused 17 fatalities along a 58.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Allendale
What the record shows near Allendale
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Allendale, with 14 of the 67 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Allendale record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Allendale, 49 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Allendale is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Allendale is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Allendale has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 4, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.