How many tornadoes has Mount Pleasant, MI had?
Mount Pleasant has had 41 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Mount Pleasant?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant was an EF1 on June 26, 2021.
When is tornado season in Mount Pleasant?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mount Pleasant, with 12 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 41 tornadoes on record near Mount Pleasant.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
41
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mount Pleasant
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
2
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
7
1970s
7
1980s
4
1990s
5
2000s
9
2010s
2
2020s
2
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
15
EF1
16
EF2
10
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
8
May
10
Jun
12
Jul
6
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
2
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Mount Pleasant
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant since 1950, across 1 event. 16 injuries have been reported across all events. 1956 was the deadliest year on record near Mount Pleasant.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on May 12, 1956, which caused 1 fatality along a 3.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mount Pleasant
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on May 12, 1956 — 1 fatality, 3.8 mi path, 800 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 12, 1956 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on October 6, 1998 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 26, 2021.
What the record shows near Mount Pleasant
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Mount Pleasant, with 9 of the 41 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Mount Pleasant record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mount Pleasant, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mount Pleasant is rated EF2, of which 10 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Mount Pleasant has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Mount Pleasant, MI had?
Since 1950, 41 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mount Pleasant?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant was an F2 on May 12, 1956, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Mount Pleasant?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mount Pleasant, with 12 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Mount Pleasant?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant was an EF1 on June 26, 2021.
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