Hazel Park, MI Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hazel Park, MI had?
Hazel Park has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hazel Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hazel Park was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
When is tornado season in Hazel Park?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hazel Park, with 15 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hazel Park
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Hazel Park since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Within 25 miles of Hazel Park. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Hazel Park
16 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hazel Park since 1950, across 6 events. 469 injuries have been reported across all events. 1964 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F4 on May 8, 1964, which caused 11 fatalities along a 3.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hazel Park
About Tornadoes in Hazel Park
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Hazel Park, Michigan, sits within a region that has experienced notable tornado activity over the past seven decades. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, 66 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of the city since 1950. The distribution across decades shows considerable variation, with the 1970s and 1980s each recording 18 events, while the 2000s saw only 2 tornadoes. The most recent event was an EF0 tornado on June 18, 2025, with a path length of 2.4 miles and a maximum width of 400 yards, causing no fatalities or property damage.
The majority of tornadoes in the area have been relatively weak, with 24 rated EF0 and 22 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornado intensity based on damage to structures and vegetation. However, the region has also experienced stronger storms: 12 tornadoes were rated EF2, 5 were rated EF3, and 3 reached EF4 intensity. June has been the peak month for tornado activity, accounting for 16 of the 66 recorded events, reflecting the broader national pattern of springtime tornado frequency when atmospheric conditions most favor severe thunderstorm development.
The deadliest tornado on record was an F4 that struck on May 8, 1964, claiming 11 lives and causing $2,750,000 in property damage along a 3.3-mile path with a maximum width of 833 yards. The costliest event occurred on May 2, 1983, when an F3 tornado carved a 23-mile path, resulting in $27,500,000 in damage but no fatalities. The longest-track tornado was an F3 on September 14, 1990, which traveled 24 miles with a maximum width of 90 yards and caused $2,750,000 in damage. The widest tornado was an F2 on July 2, 1997, reaching a maximum width of 2,500 yards over a 5-mile path, though it caused minimal damage of just $90.